Lot Essay
This example is after a popular Hellenistic Aphrodite type showing the goddess removing her sandals before bathing, and was a favoured votive offering in sanctuaries of Aphrodite across the Mediterranean.
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HELLENISTIC PERIOD, CIRCA 2ND-1ST CENTURY B.C.
Details
A GREEK ALABASTER TORSO OF APHRODITE
HELLENISTIC PERIOD, CIRCA 2ND-1ST CENTURY B.C.
The goddess depicted nude, bending forward, with weight on right leg, right hand stretching down to adjust her sandal
3¾ in. (9.5 cm.) high
HELLENISTIC PERIOD, CIRCA 2ND-1ST CENTURY B.C.
The goddess depicted nude, bending forward, with weight on right leg, right hand stretching down to adjust her sandal
3¾ in. (9.5 cm.) high
Provenance
The Thétis Collection, Geneva, Switzerland; acquired prior to 1970.
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 20% on the buyer's premium.
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