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THBRoman Marble Torso of Cherub
Lot 35b
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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Jul 19, 2018
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2018-07-19 10:00:00
2018-07-19 10:00:00
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Featuring classical antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art from cultures encompassing the globe, plus fine art. Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
Featuring classical antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art from cultures encompassing the globe, plus fine art. Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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- Lot Description
Rome, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A finely carved torso of a nude cherub, probably originally part of a sarcophagus. The body is depicted dynamically, turned towards the viewer, with the legs splayed, and one arm holding something round and a space for the hand that was clearly made as a separate piece (a common practice in Roman marble statuary). The cherub's body is chubby and childlike, with the sculptor emphasizing his ample body and rotund thighs. A delightful depiction, carved from a pretty piece of pale marble with a few faint grey bands through it. Size: 11.7" W x 7.25" H (29.7 cm x 18.4 cm)
In the 2nd century CE, sarcophagi became common in Rome, representing a shift from cremation to inhumation. These coffins could be made of wood, stone, lead, and, most luxuriously, marble. Most of these were low, rectangular shapes with flat lids, made to be placed on a wall or niche inside a mausoleum, so sides left visible would be highly decorated. Battle, hunting scenes, and mythological figures, like this one, were popular. It seems likely that individuals or their families commissioned specific subjects in order to commemorate the dead, and that artisans would have worked closely with them to realize their designs.
Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection
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#136167A fragment with losses as shown, earthen encrustation, and mineral deposits on the surface. What remains has nice detail and the form is very clear.Condition
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