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Style: Hellenistic
Ancient Greek Hellenistic Marble Head of a Goddess, probably Aphrodite
Ancient Greek Hellenistic Marble Head of a Goddess, probably Aphrodite

Ancient Greek Hellenistic Marble Head of a Goddess, probably Aphrodite

$4,141

Ancient Greek Hellenistic Marble Head of a Goddess, probably Aphrodite

Located in London, GB

The head carved in luminous marble, likely depicts Aphrodite, the ancient Greek goddess of love and beauty. Shown with her smooth oval face with deeply set eyes, and slightly open li...

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15th Century and Earlier Greek Antique Hellenistic Folk Art

Materials

Marble

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Mould-made, with white slip, this large terracotta female protome is as lively as she is enchanting. She wears a stephane and a himation with dark blue zigzags along the edge. The h...

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15th Century and Earlier Greek Antique Hellenistic Folk Art

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Olokun Head, Kingdom of Ife, Western Nigeria Hand Carved Hardwood
Olokun Head, Kingdom of Ife, Western Nigeria Hand Carved Hardwood

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H 12 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in

Olokun Head, Kingdom of Ife, Western Nigeria Hand Carved Hardwood

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Late 20th Century Beninese Hellenistic Folk Art

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Silver handle walking stick, depicting the head of a horse Germany 1900.
Silver handle walking stick, depicting the head of a horse Germany 1900.

Silver handle walking stick, depicting the head of a horse Germany 1900.

$1,135

H 34.5 in W 3.5 in D 1 in

Silver handle walking stick, depicting the head of a horse Germany 1900.

Located in Milan, IT

Walking stick: silver handle, depicting the head of a horse. Ebony wood shaft. Metal ferrule, brass and iron. Germany circa 1900.

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Early 20th Century German Hellenistic Folk Art

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Metal, Silver, Brass, Iron

Ancient Greek Painted Pottery Fragment of a Man set in 20th century Gold Brooch
Ancient Greek Painted Pottery Fragment of a Man set in 20th century Gold Brooch

Ancient Greek Painted Pottery Fragment of a Man set in 20th century Gold Brooch

$8,750

H 1.5 in W 1.19 in D 0.4 in

Ancient Greek Painted Pottery Fragment of a Man set in 20th century Gold Brooch

Located in London, GB

A charming fragment from a Greek vase attributed to a follower of one of the most prolific pottery painters of the 5th century BC, the Douris painter. It depicts a man, in profile, w...

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15th Century and Earlier Greek Antique Hellenistic Folk Art

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Cypriot Limestone Head of a Man formerly in Metropolitan Museum of Art
Cypriot Limestone Head of a Man formerly in Metropolitan Museum of Art

Cypriot Limestone Head of a Man formerly in Metropolitan Museum of Art

$5,000

H 3.55 in W 2.13 in D 2.68 in

Cypriot Limestone Head of a Man formerly in Metropolitan Museum of Art

Located in London, GB

A finely carved Cypriot votive head of the 6th century BC, preserved with its original base from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, one of the world's most renowned museum col...

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15th Century and Earlier Cypriot Antique Hellenistic Folk Art

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Limestone

Ancient Greek Terracotta Antefix in Form of the Head of Artemis Bendis, Taranto
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Ancient Greek Terracotta Antefix in Form of the Head of Artemis Bendis, Taranto

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Ancient Greek Terracotta Antefix in Form of the Head of Artemis Bendis, Taranto

Located in Antwerp, BE

Ancient Greek mould-made terracotta antefix decorated with the female head of the Goddess Artemis Bendis. Western Greek, Italy, Taranto, early 4th century BC. Two small feathered win...

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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Hellenistic Folk Art

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Ancient Roman Marble Torso of Marsyas
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$85,000

H 17 in W 12 in D 9 in

Ancient Roman Marble Torso of Marsyas

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This striking Roman Marble torso belongs most assuredly the Mythological Satyr Marsyas. The depiction is one that is frequently portrayed in greco-roman statuary, (originally as part...

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Renaissance Altar Frame, probably Italy, late 16th Century
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$14,347

H 62.01 in W 69.49 in D 8.08 in

Renaissance Altar Frame, probably Italy, late 16th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Large and architecturally structured frame from an altar retable, likely originating in 16th-century Italy made from pine and linden tree. The composition features a tripartite layou...

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Ancient Egyptian Painted Sandstone Head of an Official
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Ancient Egyptian Painted Sandstone Head of an Official

$22,500

H 3 in W 3 in D 3 in

Ancient Egyptian Painted Sandstone Head of an Official

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A beautifully preserved example, this superb sandstone head depicts an official wearing a smooth shoulder-length headcloth, over large naturalistic ears and fleshy, round face. The...

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15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Antique Hellenistic Folk Art

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Ancient Roman Marble Mosaic Panel of Eros
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Ancient Roman Marble Mosaic Panel of Eros

$45,000

H 34 in W 28 in D 1 in

Ancient Roman Marble Mosaic Panel of Eros

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This superb marble mosaic is a Roman original from the 3rd to 4th Century AD. It features a winged Eros, wearing a billowing cape, holding his bow in his outstretched right arm and ...

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15th Century and Earlier Lebanese Antique Hellenistic Folk Art

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$1,200

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15th Century French Carved Limestone Head Fragment
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$3,200

H 8.5 in W 5.5 in D 4 in

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15th Century and Earlier French Antique Hellenistic Folk Art

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Torso maschile in stile Grecia classica scolpito su marmo bianco di Carrara
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By Laboratorio Todini

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Scultura, Torso maschile, arte classica, arte greca, Torso, marmo bianco Carrara, scultura classica. Torso maschile scolpito su bellissimo marmo bianco di Carrara, ispirato al Kouros...

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Early 20th Century Italian Hellenistic Folk Art

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Hellenistic Greek White Marble Figure of a Woman, circa 3rd Century BC
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Alexander the Great, Kingdom of Egypt Ptolemy I, 323-318 BC, Silver Tetradrachm
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Ancient Greek Silver Tetradrachm Coin of Alexander the Great, 323 BC

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Hellenistic folk art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Hellenistic folk art for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage folk art created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with gold, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Hellenistic folk art made in a specific country, there are Europe, Balkan Peninsula, and Greece pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original folk art, popular names associated with this style include and Laboratorio Todini. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for folk art differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,382 and tops out at $7,812 while the average work can sell for $2,765.