
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
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Sotheby's
🔨 Auction Lot
19th & 20th Century Sculpture
November 26, 2024
Estimate: $6,000 – $8,000
Lot 524
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