First to third century AD
Height 20 1/2"
With custom marble base 28 3/4"
Provenance: Private collection, NYC
Palmyra Heritage, NYC
A Roman draped torso representing a goddess or elite figure. Imitating Greek Hellenistic style, this sculpture features intricate, voluminous, or clinging "wet drapery" A truly fine example with remarkable presence, it emphasizes the skill of Roman sculptors in transforming stone into realistic fabric, blending Hellenistic sensuality and Roman portraiture traditions.
First to third century AD
Height 20 1/2"
With custom marble base 28 3/4"
Provenance: Private collection, NYC
Palmyra Heritage, NYC
A Roman draped torso representing a goddess or elite figure. Imitating Greek Hellenistic style, this sculpture features intricate, voluminous, or clinging "wet drapery" A truly fine example with remarkable presence, it emphasizes the skill of Roman sculptors in transforming stone into realistic fabric, blending Hellenistic sensuality and Roman portraiture traditions.
