Italian white marble bust of Athena of Velletri
An Italian white marble bust of Athena of Velletri
19th century
After the Antique.
height 27in (69cm); width 21in (53.5cm); depth 13 1/2in (34cm)
Footnote:
This bust of Pallas Athena is modeled after a Roman 1st-century C.E. marble model of the goddess found in 1797 at the Villa Velletri south of Rome. It is currently in the collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris.
Condition Report: Nicely modeled. General marks scratches, rubbing, wear and oxidation. Numerous scattered chipped losses to extremities.
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An Italian white marble bust of Athena of Velletri
19th century
After the Antique.
height 27in (69cm); width 21in (53.5cm); depth 13 1/2in (34cm)
Footnote:
This bust of Pallas Athena is modeled after a Roman 1st-century C.E. marble model of the goddess found in 1797 at the Villa Velletri south of Rome. It is currently in the collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris.
Condition Report: Nicely modeled. General marks scratches, rubbing, wear and oxidation. Numerous scattered chipped losses to extremities.