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Lot: 99
Greek terracotta figure of Aphrodite

"Greek terracotta sculpture of the figure of Aphrodite and Eros, 100 BC". The ancient Greeks were great sculptors, precursors of the sinuosity of the human body and of the contrapuntal postures that give the body movement and wonderful theatrical stability. The goddess Aphrodite, goddess of beauty, love, protector of fertility. The Greek icon of beauty equated to the goddess Venus in Ancient Rome. The goddess is presented with a fallen himation that leaves half of her body uncovered, represented with Eros, on top of a low wall and both on a pedestal.

Very good state of conservation.

Provenance: Swiss private collection acquired at Münzen und Medallen, in 1973.

Bibliography: Antiquities, London. Bonham''s. 10/02/2014. Page 79, number 399. 23.5cm height

Title
Greek terracotta sculpture of the figure of Aphrodite and Eros, 100 BC
Country
Greece
Measures
23.5cm height

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DECORATIVE ARTS
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