Ancient Greek - Venus at her toilette - Hellenistic Art 200/100 BC - Bone - Expertised by C. Chabroux
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 3,100 - € 3,700
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Ancient Greek bone statuette of Venus at the toilette, a Hellenistic sculpture from the 2nd/1st century BCE, 10.8 cm tall (11.3 cm with the base) and 4.2 cm wide, in good condition with a small restoration at the base of the edifice, expertised by C. Chabroux.
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Elegant bone stele depicting the goddess Venus at her toilette. She is shown facing forward, nude, with a slight sway of the hips, in an edicule. With both arms raised, she dries her long hair, which she holds in each hand. The features are superbly carved in relief, the body’s lines are elegant. A charming representation, Hellenistic period, 2nd/1st century BCE. Height 10.8 cm (11.3 cm with the base) - width 4.2 cm. Good condition of preservation - small restoration at the bottom of the edicule. Statuette expertised by C. Chabroux, archaeology expert, trained at the École du Louvre as well as in Art History.
Provenance information: France, Etude Chabroux
Previous provenance history: French private archaeology collection
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Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
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Translated by Google TranslateElegant bone stele depicting the goddess Venus at her toilette. She is shown facing forward, nude, with a slight sway of the hips, in an edicule. With both arms raised, she dries her long hair, which she holds in each hand. The features are superbly carved in relief, the body’s lines are elegant. A charming representation, Hellenistic period, 2nd/1st century BCE. Height 10.8 cm (11.3 cm with the base) - width 4.2 cm. Good condition of preservation - small restoration at the bottom of the edicule. Statuette expertised by C. Chabroux, archaeology expert, trained at the École du Louvre as well as in Art History.
Provenance information: France, Etude Chabroux
Previous provenance history: French private archaeology collection
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that he is authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary permissions, such as an export license, are organized. (Passport for a cultural object)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if it takes more than a few days.
All items from the seller are shipped with insurance equal to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document mentioning provenance.
Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
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Culture
Ancient Greek
Century/timeframe
2ème/1er S. avant J.-C.
Name of object
- Venus at her toilette - Hellenistic Art 200/100 BC - Bone - Expertised by C. Chabroux
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2025
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
