Feminine Hellenistic Marble Head, 3rd-2nd BCE

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About the Item

An elegant oval marble feminine head dating from the Hellenistic period, which features a neat and almost symmetrical parted hairstyle that covers the entirety of the ears. The woman seems to gaze slightly upwards and features a closed mouth. The head is slightly smaller than a real sized one. A significant portion of the nasal ridge and a portion of the back of the head (which would most likely feature the typical bun hairstyle) are unfortunately missing. The neck would have most likely connected the piece to a now lost full length statue. The stylistical choices of the head are similar to those found on the “Terracotta female head” and the “Marble Head of Athena”, both of which are preserved at the MET Museum (in NYC) and which were created during the Hellenistic Period. Historical context : During the Hellenistic period (323 BCE – 31 BCE) wealthy Romans began demanding the creation of artworks that evoked Greek culture. Thus, many copies of Greek sculptures were made. Although this was a period in which artists’ explored human emotions, representing highly emotional and theatrical works, such as the dying Gaul, this specific piece evokes the more realistic portrayal of people, also a practice that began being explored during such period. The marble sculpture portrays a rather serene figure. Many of the portraits created evoked the classical models, with a clear outline of the eyelids or lips. Bibliography Fairfield University, “Greek Hellenistic Sculpture” MET Museum, “Art of the Hellenistic Age and the Hellenistic Tradition” CHARBONNEAUX J. et MARTIN R. et VILLARD F., “Hellenistic Art”, New York City, 1973, translation par GREEN P.

Dimensions:
Height: 9.65 in (24.5 cm)Width: 5.91 in (15 cm)Depth: 4.53 in (11.5 cm)
Style:
Hellenistic (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Marble
Place of Origin:
Greece
Period:
15th Century and Earlier
Date of Manufacture:
3rd-2nd BCE
Condition:
Minor losses. Minor structural damages. missing the nose and a portion of the back of the head.
Seller Location:
Paris, FR
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU3661111786661

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