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THBSensitive Roman Marble Head of a Child
Lot 37a
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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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Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st century CE. A sweet, sensitive marble sculpture of a child's head, with a lifelike face comprised of heavy-lidded almond-shaped eyes, delicate brow line leading to a petite nose, full, heart-shaped lips delineated with a naturalistic philtrum above, a petite chin, and pudgy apple cheeks confirming his childlike traits - all framed by a wavy coiffure of thick locks, carved as ringlets, with wispy curls above his forehead. The head gazes straight ahead, as if looking at the viewer, and the irises are delineated, further enhancing the lifelike appearance. Size: 5.15" W x 6" H (13.1 cm x 15.2 cm); 10.5" H (26.7 cm) on included custom stand.
During the Roman Imperial period, children were popular subjects for sculpture displayed in both the private and public arena. Ancient literature confirms that the Romans cherished childhood and appreciated a nostalgia for its innocence, playful behavior, and gentleness. In addition, children played a role in mythology - i.e. the well-known myth of a boy strangling a goose may have been a domesticated parody of Hercules (Greek Herakles) strangling serpents as an infant. Children were also often depicted interacting with animals in a friendly manner - suggesting that the ancients appreciated the emotional and social benefits of keeping pets.
Provenance: private J.H. collection, Beaverton, Oregon, USA, acquired in 2019; ex-Aphrodite Ancient Art, New York, USA
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#151047A section from a larger statue with losses to the neck, coiffure, and other high-pointed areas as shown. Expected surface wear and weathering commensurate with age, but the facial features and nice areas of the coiffure are still vivid.Condition
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