Lot 728
Finely Sculpted Bronze of a Goddess. Roman, c. 2nd century AD. The demure maiden in archaistic raiment, with boldly patterned pleatings and folds. She stands with one foot slightly forward, her dress hitched up in one hand. One arm extends forward, her hand (now missing) likely would have held a flower. Long straight plaits of hair frame her face, while atop her head a modius(?) crowns her and is overflowing with fruit and produce. Seen from behind, her back with square opening to fit a tenon; the back of her legs narrow and slab like -- thus suggesting the piece was an elaborate fitting for furniture. The maid could be a personification of one of the seasons, or perhaps the goddess Pomona. Object well preserved, aside from the loss of a foot and a hand, with black-green patina. Height: 7-1/4", on custom stand. Quality Roman art.
Estimated Value $3,500 - 5,500.
Ex Superior Fine Antiquities, June 8-9, 1993, lot 423.
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