A carved marble statuette of a female, most likely the goddess Persephone (known in the Roman pantheon as Proserpina), clothed in a peplos, standing barefoot on a rectangular base; the garment gathered at the waist and the upper portion held in the hands and spread at the hips, head absent. 18.2 kg, 51cm (20"). 2nd to 1st century BC Published: Accompanied by an Art Loss Register certificate. Provenance: with londoner auction house, ex property of an British gentleman; acquired on the French market, 1970s; formerly from a collection formed between 1930 and 1940s Authenticity: As with all our objects, authenticity is guaranteed without time limit. Protection of cultural assets: All artifacts we offer come from renowned collections and were acquired at art auctions and from estates, and are provided with an export license. #ExclusiveSelection