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Italian, 19th century — Bust of Isis
Italian, 19th century

Bust of Isis

This 19th century Italian marble bust depicts Isis, the ancient Egyptian goddess of magic and fertility, rendered in neoclassical style characteristic of the period's revival of classical antiquity. Carved from white marble and mounted on a matching marble socle, the work exemplifies the refined sculptural techniques and idealized aesthetic conventions favored by Italian sculptors of the era. The sculpture reflects the 19th century European fascination with Egyptian culture and mythology, translating the divine subject into the restrained elegance of neoclassical form.

Medium
white marble, on a white marble socle

🔨 Auction Lot

19th & 20th Century Sculpture

November 26, 2024

Estimate: $6,000$8,000

Lot 524

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Italian, 19th century, Bust of Isis

This 19th century Italian marble bust depicts Isis, the ancient Egyptian goddess of magic and fertility, rendered in neoclassical style characteristic of the period's revival of classical antiquity. Carved from white marble and mounted on a matching marble socle, the work exemplifies the refined sculptural techniques and idealized aesthetic conventions favored by Italian sculptors of the era. The sculpture reflects the 19th century European fascination with Egyptian culture and mythology, translating the divine subject into the restrained elegance of neoclassical form.

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

Related themes

Marble Sculpture, 19th Century, Reverent, Allegorical Subject, Bust Format, Decorative Arts, Italian Artist, Idealized Beauty, Neoclassical, Egyptian Mythology

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