Lot Essay
For similar cf. Statue of Priapus, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, accession no. res.08.34a.
.jpg?w=1)
CIRCA 2ND CENTURY A.D.
Details
A ROMAN MARBLE PRIAPUS
CIRCA 2ND CENTURY A.D.
Standing with his weight on his left foot, holding up the front of his belted chiton to cradle fruits and flowers, revealing his enlarged phallus, a dagger tucked into his belt on the proper left side, remains of integral plinth
20 in. (51 cm.) high
CIRCA 2ND CENTURY A.D.
Standing with his weight on his left foot, holding up the front of his belted chiton to cradle fruits and flowers, revealing his enlarged phallus, a dagger tucked into his belt on the proper left side, remains of integral plinth
20 in. (51 cm.) high
Provenance
Private collection, Basel, Switzerland.
European private collection, acquired July 1988.
European private collection, acquired July 1988.
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 20% on the buyer's premium.
Brought to you by
Georgina Aitken
Check the condition report or get in touch for additional information about this
If you wish to view the condition report of this lot, please sign in to your account.