166 - Large Lower Section of a Roman Marble Figure of the Goddess Isis. Ex Sotheby's, London, 2020

Large Lower Section of a Roman Marble Figure of the Goddess Isis. Ex Sotheby's, London, 2020 2nd century A.D. Statue fragment of a woman or goddess, including floor-length robe and right foot with sandal; modelled standing with the foot slightly advanced, wearing sandals, chiton and himation. See Fullerton, M., The Archaistic Style in Roman Statuary, 1990, for other similar statues. 66.65 kg, 50 cm (19 5/8 in.). [A video of this lot is available to view on TimeLine Auctions Website] American private collection, acquired in the 1980s-1990s. Acquired on the American art market in 2016. with Sotheby's, London, 11 December 2020, no.88. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.13078-249667. Both the stance and folds of the himation suggest an Archaistic statue, perhaps the goddess Isis. 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.