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Italian, 18th/ 19th century — Herm of Dionysus
Italian, 18th/ 19th century

Herm of Dionysus

An 18th or 19th century Italian marble herm depicting Dionysus, combining white marble with cipollino marble elements. This neoclassical work represents the period's revival of classical subject matter and sculptural forms.

Medium
white marble and cipollino marble
Spotted At
Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

TOMASSO: The More a Thing is Perfect

April 21, 2021

Estimate: $8,000 – $12,000

Lot 160

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Italian, 18th/ 19th century, Herm of Dionysus

An 18th or 19th century Italian marble herm depicting Dionysus, combining white marble with cipollino marble elements. This neoclassical work represents the period's revival of classical subject matter and sculptural forms.

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

Related themes

Marble, 19th Century, Sculpture, Italian, Herm, Neoclassical, Dionysus, 18th Century