LOT 0066 Greek Grand Tour Marble Head of Hera
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A Grand Tour carved marble head of Hera with rounded features, large lentoid eyes, full mouth, hair dressed in braids or tresses hooked behind the ears, low diadem above the brow; possibly a miniature based on the full-size statue of Hera by Polykleitos, erected circa 413 BC at the Heraion (Heraeum) of Argos; with stand. 209 grams, 10cm including stand (4"). Property of a South African lady; formerly in the private collection of Dr. Frederick Lorch, Swiss geologist and author on Egyptian antiquities, and managing direction of S.A. Minerals Corporation; acquired from the early 1960s to the early 1980s; thence by descent to the current owner; accompanied by a copy of a old unsigned scholar's note. Hera is the goddess associated with women, marriage, family, and childbirth in ancient Greek religion. She is one of the Twelve Olympians and is both the sister and wife/consort of Zeus. [No Reserve] See More
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