South Arabian replica Alabaster Sculpture - 20 cm
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Description from the seller
Female head sculpted in natural translucent alabaster, with an antique patina, representing an idealized face with calm and balanced features. Historicist 19th-century replica.
The modeling of the pared-down face suggests a work intended for votive or decorative purposes, possibly linked to a funerary or cult context. This type of stylization evokes certain productions of the ancient Orient (South Arabia, the Egyptian-oriental sphere, or the Hellenistic margins. However, the absence of documented archaeological context also invites considering the hypothesis of a historicist work, created at a later date.
The stone displays a beautiful honey translucency and a homogeneous patina. The visible traces suggest manual workmanship, without mechanical intervention.
The whole is mounted on an old black base, added around 1920.
Height with base: 30cm
Female head sculpted in natural translucent alabaster, with an antique patina, representing an idealized face with calm and balanced features. Historicist 19th-century replica.
The modeling of the pared-down face suggests a work intended for votive or decorative purposes, possibly linked to a funerary or cult context. This type of stylization evokes certain productions of the ancient Orient (South Arabia, the Egyptian-oriental sphere, or the Hellenistic margins. However, the absence of documented archaeological context also invites considering the hypothesis of a historicist work, created at a later date.
The stone displays a beautiful honey translucency and a homogeneous patina. The visible traces suggest manual workmanship, without mechanical intervention.
The whole is mounted on an old black base, added around 1920.
Height with base: 30cm
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
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