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THBAncient Roman alabaster Torso
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About Auction
LiveNov 16, 2025
An auction of Pre-Columbian art, antiquities, and inspired pieces from the ancient cultures of the Americas. Minerva Gallery info@minerva-gallery.com
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- Lot Description
A finely carved alabaster torso fragment from the Roman Imperial period, dating to approximately the 1st–3rd century AD. This sculpture was once part of a larger statue, likely depicting a deity, hero, or noble figure. Even in fragmentary form, it displays the refined anatomical detail and classical proportions that characterize Roman art influenced by earlier Greek traditions.
Culture: Roman Empire
Date: c. 1st–3rd Century AD
Material: Alabaster, in contrast to marble, was much less common. It was primarily imported (often from Egypt or Asia Minor) and existed in limited quantities. Its translucency and soft, veined appearance made it prized for luxury vessels, funerary urns, and small-scale works, not large statues.
Height: 2 3/4 inches (7 cm)
Condition
Fragmentary as shown. Surface wear, weathering, and mineral deposits consistent with age. Drilled at the bottom to be mounted on a custom stand for display.
- Provenance
Ex. Hudson Valley Auctioneers, NY., Ex. private NY collection
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