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A Roman Marble Herm Bust of the Young Dionsyos — A Roman Marble Herm Bust of the Young Dionsyos, circa 2nd Century A.D.

A Roman Marble Herm Bust of the Young Dionsyos

A Roman Marble Herm Bust of the Young Dionsyos, circa 2nd Century A.D.

This Roman marble herm bust of the young Dionysus, dating to the 2nd century A.D., exemplifies Classical sculptural portraiture. The work combines religious significance with masterful marble carving technique characteristic of the Roman period.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

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Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art Part II

December 2, 2021

Estimate: $1,500 – $2,500

Lot 164

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A Roman Marble Herm Bust of the Young Dionsyos, A Roman Marble Herm Bust of the Young Dionsyos, circa 2nd Century A.D.

This Roman marble herm bust of the young Dionysus, dating to the 2nd century A.D., exemplifies Classical sculptural portraiture. The work combines religious significance with masterful marble carving technique characteristic of the Roman period.

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

Related themes

Roman, Monochrome, Marble, Serene, Sculpture, Classical, Portrait, Dionysus, Mythological, Ancient