151 - Roman Marble Head of Venus, the Goddess of Love. 1st-2nd century A.D. Modelled in the round as the head of Venus-Aphrodite with her hair dressed in a chignon at the nape of the neck and the tails swept and tied above the brow; the hair sculpted in deep undercuts and openwork, the face with heavy-lidded eyes evoking innocence and a soft serenity; mounted on a custom-made stand. Cf. Brunn, H., Bruckmann, Fr., Denkm ler griechischer und r mischer Skulptur, Munich, 1888, pl. CCCLXXI; Amelung, W., Die Skulpturen des Vatikanischen Museums, II, Berlin, 1903, pl.LXXVI; Paribeni, R., Il Museo Nazionale Romano delle Terme, Roma, 1932, p.211, no.557; Mansuelli, G.A., Galleria degli Uffizi, Le Sculture, I, Roma, 1958, no.45, fig.45; Scrinari, V.S.M., Sculture Romane di Aquileia, Roma, 1972, cat. 135-138, pp.48-49; for a similar hairstyle, see also the replica of the Medici Aphrodite in the MET, inventory no. 52.11.5. Various, Lines of Enquiry, Lyndsey Ingram, London, 17 September-8th November 2019, p.44-45. 2.5 kg total, 20.5 cm high including stand (8 in.). [A video of this lot is available to view on TimeLine Auctions Website]

Roman Marble Head of Venus, the Goddess of Love. 1st-2nd century A.D. Modelled in the round as the head of Venus-Aphrodite with her hair dressed in a chignon at the nape of the neck and the tails swept and tied above the brow; the hair sculpted in deep undercuts and openwork, the face with heavy-lidded eyes evoking innocence and a soft serenity; mounted on a custom-made stand. Cf. Brunn, H., Bruckmann, Fr., Denkm ler griechischer und r mischer Skulptur, Munich, 1888, pl. CCCLXXI; Amelung, W., Die Skulpturen des Vatikanischen Museums, II, Berlin, 1903, pl.LXXVI; Paribeni, R., Il Museo Nazionale Romano delle Terme, Roma, 1932, p.211, no.557; Mansuelli, G.A., Galleria degli Uffizi, Le Sculture, I, Roma, 1958, no.45, fig.45; Scrinari, V.S.M., Sculture Romane di Aquileia, Roma, 1972, cat. 135-138, pp.48-49; for a similar hairstyle, see also the replica of the Medici Aphrodite in the MET, inventory no. 52.11.5. Various, Lines of Enquiry, Lyndsey Ingram, London, 17 September-8th November 2019, p.44-45. 2.5 kg total, 20.5 cm high including stand (8 in.). [A video of this lot is available to view on TimeLine Auctions Website] From the collection of Doctor C, Paris, formed 1970s. Millon & Associes, 1st June 2011, no.400. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D'Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.13435-262426. The earlobes show perforations, likely for attaching earrings made of gold or another precious material. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.