Description
A Roman bronze statuette of the goddess Aphrodite
A bronze statuette depicting the goddess nude and standing very gracefully. The right arm is raised, hand near the shoulder in a gesture, while the left hand is drawn across the chest in the modest “Venus Pudica” gesture popularized by the Praxitelean tradition. The head shows centrally parted hair bound by a fillet, with softly modeled, idealized features.
The surface carries a mottled green-red-ochre patina consistent with genuine ancient corrosion
REFERENCE #
SI-RM-1120
CIVILIZATION
Roman, ca. 100 AD – 300 AD
SIZE
H. 13.5 cm
CONDITION
Excellent condition
PRICE
8500
PROVENANCE
Jerusalem Private Collection
Frequently Asked Questions
The bronze statuette depicts the goddess Aphrodite nude and standing gracefully, with her right arm raised near the shoulder and her left hand across the chest in the modest 'Venus Pudica' gesture. This pose is inspired by the Praxitelean tradition.
The 'Venus Pudica' gesture, where the left hand is drawn across the chest, is a modest pose popularized by the Praxitelean tradition. It symbolizes modesty and is commonly seen in classical representations of Aphrodite or Venus.
The statuette measures 13.5 centimeters in height, making it a small and delicate bronze figure suitable for display or collection.
The statuette is in excellent condition, with a mottled green-red-ochre patina that indicates genuine ancient corrosion, adding to its authenticity and aesthetic value.
The statuette originates from the Roman civilization, dating approximately between 100 AD and 300 AD, reflecting the artistic styles and cultural motifs of that era.
The mottled green-red-ochre patina on the surface is consistent with genuine ancient corrosion, which helps verify the statuette's authenticity as an ancient Roman artifact.
The statuette comes from a private collection in Jerusalem, which provides a traceable history and adds to its provenance and value.
