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Sculpture foot. Ancient Rome, 2nd–3rd century AD. Marble. 38 cm long.

$25,077.64
£18,725.17
€22,000VAT Included
CA$35,068.10
A$35,709.16
CHF 20,662.67
MX$470,878.61
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About the Item

Sculpture foot Ancient Rome · 2nd–3rd century AD Marble 24 cm high; 38 cm long Provenance - Private collection, German. Acquired at Gorny & Mosch 179, 2009, Lot 271. Condition Good state of preservation. Description Roman marble sculptural fragment, consisting of a large foot resting on part of its original base. The piece clearly preserves the anatomy of the instep and toes, rendered with ample, smooth volumes, suggesting it belonged to a sculpture of considerable size, likely a freestanding or monumental figure. The strength of this fragment lies precisely in its archaeological nature. Although isolated from the original piece, the foot maintains a powerful sculptural presence thanks to the quality of the marble, its scale, and the solidity of its forms. The naturalistic treatment of the toes and the inclination of the foot suggest a figure conceived with a sense of weight, support, and movement—characteristics of Roman sculpture inspired by classical models. Fragments like this allow us to appreciate the material and technical dimensions of ancient statuary: the marble work, the anatomical construction, and the relationship between figure and support. Its documented provenance in a German collection and its passage through Gorny & Mosch further establish it as a significant piece within the international antiquities market. Due to its size, material nobility and archaeological appeal, it is a piece with great decorative and collectable presence, capable of functioning as an autonomous sculptural fragment and as an evocative testimony of the monumentality of Roman sculpture.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.45 in (24 cm)Width: 14.97 in (38 cm)Depth: 7.88 in (20 cm)
  • Style:
    Classical Roman (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Marble,Carved,Hand-Carved
  • Period:
    15th Century and Earlier
  • Date of Manufacture:
    2nd-3rd century AD
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    BARCELONA, ES
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 220079671stDibs: LU10999252274192

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