Lot Essay
Roman women of the upper classes were commonly depicted fully draped and veiled in order to convey an image of virtue, modesty, and piety.
CIRCA 1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
Details
A ROMAN MARBLE FEMALE TORSO
circa 1st-2nd century a.d.
The draped figure in high relief, her mantle pulled tightly around her body and originally veiling her now-missing head, her right arm bent under the drapery at an acute angle, her left arm angled down
41 in. (105.4 c.) high
circa 1st-2nd century a.d.
The draped figure in high relief, her mantle pulled tightly around her body and originally veiling her now-missing head, her right arm bent under the drapery at an acute angle, her left arm angled down
41 in. (105.4 c.) high
Provenance
James la Pere, New York