South Arabian replica Alabaster Sculpture - 20 cm

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Alabaster sculpture of a tranquil archaic female head titled "Tête de femme archaïque", a historicist 19th‑century replica mounted on an antique black base with the base included; 14 cm wide, 20 cm high (30 cm with base), 16 cm deep, weight 5700 g, unsigned, origin Yemen, South Arabian replica culture, acquired with stand.

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Female head sculpted in translucent natural alabaster, with an antique patina, depicting an idealized face with calm and balanced features. 19th-century historicist replica.

The streamlined modeling of the face suggests a work with votive or decorative purpose, possibly related to a funerary or cult context. This type of stylization evokes certain productions of the ancient Orient (Southern Arabia, the Egyptian-oriental sphere, or the margins of the Hellenistic world). However, the absence of documented archaeological context also invites considering the hypothesis of a historicist work, produced at a later date.

The stone shows a beautiful honey translucency and an even patina. The visible traces suggest manual work, without mechanical intervention.
The whole thing is mounted on an old black plinth, added around 1920.

Height with base: 30 cm

Female head sculpted in translucent natural alabaster, with an antique patina, depicting an idealized face with calm and balanced features. 19th-century historicist replica.

The streamlined modeling of the face suggests a work with votive or decorative purpose, possibly related to a funerary or cult context. This type of stylization evokes certain productions of the ancient Orient (Southern Arabia, the Egyptian-oriental sphere, or the margins of the Hellenistic world). However, the absence of documented archaeological context also invites considering the hypothesis of a historicist work, produced at a later date.

The stone shows a beautiful honey translucency and an even patina. The visible traces suggest manual work, without mechanical intervention.
The whole thing is mounted on an old black plinth, added around 1920.

Height with base: 30 cm

Details

Culture
South Arabian replica
Era
Before 1400
Century/ Timeframe
XIXe ou plus tôt
Country of Origin
Yemen
Acquired from
Gifted
Material
Alabaster
Year acquired
2010
Title of artwork
Tête de femme archaïque
Country acquired from
Belgium
Signature
Not signed
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Sold with stand
Yes
Previous owner - year acquired
2002
Previous owner - country acquired from
Belgium
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Condition
Good condition
Height
20 cm
Width
14 cm
Depth
16 cm
Weight
5700 g
BelgiumVerified
33
Objects sold
Private

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