A sculpted alabaster group of Mars and Venus, the couple in an embrace, the Warrior standing naked, wearing a plumed helmet and holding an associated lance, the semi draped Godess wearing a tiara, on a rectangular stepped plinth -- 22½in. high. | Christie's

Sale 4825

Decorative Objects

London, South Kensington

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11 November 1992

Browse Sale

Lot 171

A sculpted alabaster group of Mars and Venus, the couple in an embrace, the Warrior standing naked, wearing a plumed helmet and holding an associated lance, the semi draped Godess wearing a tiara, on a rectangular stepped plinth -- 22½in. high.

Price realised

GBP 605

Estimate

GBP 250 - GBP 400

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A sculpted alabaster group of Mars and Venus, the couple in an embrace, the Warrior standing naked, wearing a plumed helmet and holding an associated lance, the semi draped Godess wearing a tiara, on a rectangular stepped plinth -- 22½in. high.
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