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A Hellenistic Marble Head of a Ptolemaic Queen — A Hellenistic Marble Head of a Ptolemaic Queen, 3rd/2nd Century B.C.

A Hellenistic Marble Head of a Ptolemaic Queen

A Hellenistic Marble Head of a Ptolemaic Queen, 3rd/2nd Century B.C.

A marble sculptural head depicting a Ptolemaic queen from the Hellenistic period, showcasing the refined classical style of the 3rd to 2nd century B.C. The work reflects the artistic traditions of the Hellenistic Greek world and the Egyptian royal court's cultural sophistication.

Spotted At
Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art

June 30, 2023

Estimate: $6,000 – $9,000

Lot 235

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A Hellenistic Marble Head of a Ptolemaic Queen, A Hellenistic Marble Head of a Ptolemaic Queen, 3rd/2nd Century B.C.

A marble sculptural head depicting a Ptolemaic queen from the Hellenistic period, showcasing the refined classical style of the 3rd to 2nd century B.C. The work reflects the artistic traditions of the Hellenistic Greek world and the Egyptian royal court's cultural sophistication.

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

Related themes

Marble, Ptolemaic, Sculpture, Classical, Queen, Hellenistic, Portrait, 2nd Century B.C., 3rd Century B.C., Ancient Egypt