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Ercole Rosa — Phryne
Ercole Rosa

Phryne

"Phryne" by Ercole Rosa is a white marble sculpture depicting the celebrated ancient Greek courtesan and model, capturing her with the refined elegance characteristic of neoclassical art. The work showcases Rosa's skillful carving technique in rendering the delicate surfaces and idealized form of the female figure. This sculpture exemplifies the 19th century artistic fascination with classical subjects and the heroic or celebrated figures of antiquity.

Medium
white marble

🔨 Auction Lot

19th & 20th Century Sculpture

November 26, 2024

Estimate: $6,000$8,000

Lot 539

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Ercole Rosa, Phryne

"Phryne" by Ercole Rosa is a white marble sculpture depicting the celebrated ancient Greek courtesan and model, capturing her with the refined elegance characteristic of neoclassical art. The work showcases Rosa's skillful carving technique in rendering the delicate surfaces and idealized form of the female figure. This sculpture exemplifies the 19th century artistic fascination with classical subjects and the heroic or celebrated figures of antiquity.

Medium
white marble
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Sensual Aesthetic, Academic Art, Marble sculpture influence, 19th Century, Female Figure, Italian Artist, Historical Narrative, Oil Painting, Classical Mythology, Neoclassicism