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Property From the Collection of Gayfryd Steinberg

Wed, Oct 20, 2021 11:00AM EDT
Lot 223

Greek Parian Bust of Hera, After the Antique

Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000
Sold for

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$200 $50
$500 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000

Impressed mark.

20 x 14 in.

Note: Hera is one of the twelve Olympians, she is the goddess of women, children, family and child birth. Hera rules over Mount Olympus as queen of the gods. Portrayed as majestic and solemn, often enthroned and crowned with a polos which is a high cylindrical crown worn by several of the Great Goddesses. She can be accompanied by a lion, cow or a peacock which she considers sacred.

Condition

In good overall condition with a repaired crown which has yellowed. Minor scuffing. Good scale.Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.