Ancient Roman Stone, glass, and marble tesserae Thyche Goddess Mosaic. Spanish Export Lice. - 157 cm
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Antique Roman mosaic depicting Tyche (Fortuna) dating to the 1st–2nd century AD, with tesserae of stone, marble and glass, measuring 188 x 157 cm (unmounted 175 x 150 cm) and in very good condition, provenance J. FORET Collection (Spain).
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Mosaic: Rome, 1st-2nd centuries AD.
The deity Thyche.
Tesserae of stone, marble, and glass.
Measurements: 188 x 157 cm. Unmounted in the restoration mortar, it measures 175 x 150 cm.
Condition: Excellent, with some wear and loss of tiles, as is normal for this type of piece.
Provenance: J.FORET Collection since 2016. Acquired through inheritance from his father J.FORET USSIA, in his possession since 1970.
Ancient Roman mosaic, dated to the 1st-2nd century AD. It is in a cella that represents a mythological scene of the navy, characterized by its symbolism and elaborate composition. At the extreme, it is distinguished by the important figure of Tyche (Fortuna), divinity associated with destiny and prosperity, represented by an architectural structure. They exhibit serene action and introspective expression, confident in the image with a sense of solitude and divine transcendence.
To his right, an Eros simultaneously supports a length or a center in the middle of an aquatic scene, from which emerges a nude female figure, perhaps a black woman or a sea nymph. The undulations of the sea are suggested through the use of colored lines and a chromatic palette that combines earthy tones, greens, and blues, resources that contribute to evoking the dynamism and fluidity of the aquatic element.
The execution technique reveals an outstanding domain of musical work, with refined use of shading and the model for volume and naturalism of figures. Such qualities are typical of the high-level Roman workshops, active in the main urban centers of the Empire. It has the same relationship with the mosaic in the House of Aion at Nea Pafos (Cyprus) and depicts Casiopea and a black woman.
Remarks: The item includes a Spanish Export License from 2020 (Passport for the European Union). At the time of sale, you are requested to provide the seller's name. The process has been delayed in the last two weeks. If the item is intended for use outside the European Union, a new export license is required. This process involves fees that the buyer must pay during the application. It may take 2 to 4 weeks. SHIPPING WITH INSURANCE.
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Galería Fuentenebro emerged in 2018 to combine ancient art and contemporary art with a selection of high-quality works in a single space.
Created by art experts with more than fifteen years of experience specialized in Archaeology, Antiquities of the s. XX and in the last great styles of the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s and Art Decó. In 2019 he creates a space in Madrid combining masterpieces from different eras in a single eclectic and different space.
We search and select the best pieces to introduce the international market trends in Spain.
Translated by Google TranslateMosaic: Rome, 1st-2nd centuries AD.
The deity Thyche.
Tesserae of stone, marble, and glass.
Measurements: 188 x 157 cm. Unmounted in the restoration mortar, it measures 175 x 150 cm.
Condition: Excellent, with some wear and loss of tiles, as is normal for this type of piece.
Provenance: J.FORET Collection since 2016. Acquired through inheritance from his father J.FORET USSIA, in his possession since 1970.
Ancient Roman mosaic, dated to the 1st-2nd century AD. It is in a cella that represents a mythological scene of the navy, characterized by its symbolism and elaborate composition. At the extreme, it is distinguished by the important figure of Tyche (Fortuna), divinity associated with destiny and prosperity, represented by an architectural structure. They exhibit serene action and introspective expression, confident in the image with a sense of solitude and divine transcendence.
To his right, an Eros simultaneously supports a length or a center in the middle of an aquatic scene, from which emerges a nude female figure, perhaps a black woman or a sea nymph. The undulations of the sea are suggested through the use of colored lines and a chromatic palette that combines earthy tones, greens, and blues, resources that contribute to evoking the dynamism and fluidity of the aquatic element.
The execution technique reveals an outstanding domain of musical work, with refined use of shading and the model for volume and naturalism of figures. Such qualities are typical of the high-level Roman workshops, active in the main urban centers of the Empire. It has the same relationship with the mosaic in the House of Aion at Nea Pafos (Cyprus) and depicts Casiopea and a black woman.
Remarks: The item includes a Spanish Export License from 2020 (Passport for the European Union). At the time of sale, you are requested to provide the seller's name. The process has been delayed in the last two weeks. If the item is intended for use outside the European Union, a new export license is required. This process involves fees that the buyer must pay during the application. It may take 2 to 4 weeks. SHIPPING WITH INSURANCE.
The seller may demonstrate that the lot was obtained legally; the declaration of procedure is available on Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees the right to ship the lot.
He will be in charge of processing the necessary permits.
The seller will inform you if the shipment will be completed within one day.
Seller's Story
Galería Fuentenebro emerged in 2018 to combine ancient art and contemporary art with a selection of high-quality works in a single space.
Created by art experts with more than fifteen years of experience specialized in Archaeology, Antiquities of the s. XX and in the last great styles of the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s and Art Decó. In 2019 he creates a space in Madrid combining masterpieces from different eras in a single eclectic and different space.
We search and select the best pieces to introduce the international market trends in Spain.
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Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/ Timeframe
1st-2nd century AD
Name of object
Thyche Goddess Mosaic. Spanish Export Lice.
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2023
Material
Stone, glass, and marble tesserae
Country acquired from
Spain
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
157 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Width
188 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Spain
Depth
3 cm
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