Lot no. 68
ISIS-APHRODITE STATUETTE
The syncretic divinity is depicted standing on a round moulded base. Her sensual nudity is marked by a contrapposto, with her right leg slightly bent forward and her left leg further back. In her right hand she is holding a crown and in her left an apple from the Hesperides. The head is adorned with the isiac crown. Very well preserved. Right foot restored. For a similar model see Musée du Louvre, Paris, MN 353 (fig.1)
Bronze with green patina. Height 21 cm
Roman art, 1st-3rd century
A Roman Bronze statuette of Isis-Aphrodite. The syncretic deity is represented standing on a round moulded base. Her sensual nudity is marked by a contrapposto, the right leg slightly bent forward and the left leg serving as support further back. In her right hand she holds a crown and in her left, an apple of the Hesperides. The head decorated with the Isiac crown. Very beautiful conservation. Restored right foot. 2nd-3rd Century A.D. For a similar example see Louvre Museum, Paris, MN 353 (fig.1)
Provenance
Private collection, Holland, before 2002
Ex G. Hirsch Auction 377, lot 114
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