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Description
Description
A finely carved Ancient Greek marble head of Aphrodite, dating to the Classical Period (ca. 500–400 BC). The sculpture presents the goddess with an oval face turned slightly to one side, almond-shaped eyes beneath gently arched brows, a straight nose, and a softly modeled mouth above a rounded chin. Her hair is parted at the crown and arranged in thick locks framing the temples, gathered toward the rear in flowing, undulating strands characteristic of early Classical sculptural conventions.
The restrained expression and harmonious proportions reflect the emerging ideals of balance and naturalism that defined Greek sculpture during this formative artistic era. The piece is mounted for display.
Dimensions: Height: 30 cm (11.8 in) Width: 19 cm (7.5 in) Weight: 7.1 kg
Period and Time
Period and Time
This sculpture dates to the Classical Period of Ancient Greece (ca. 500–400 BC), a transformative era in Greek art marked by the transition from Archaic stylization to naturalistic representation. Artists of this period pursued idealized proportions, subtle anatomical modeling, and calm, balanced expressions intended to convey harmony and timeless beauty.
Representations of Aphrodite from this era reflect evolving artistic approaches to divine femininity, emphasizing serenity, proportion, and restrained elegance rather than later dramatic or sensual interpretations.
Material
Material
The head is carved from marble, the preferred sculptural medium of Classical Greek artists due to its fine grain and ability to capture delicate facial modeling and refined surface detail. Marble sculptures of this type were often components of full-length statues displayed in sanctuaries, public spaces, or elite private settings.
Over centuries, marble surfaces naturally develop a softened patina consistent with long-term burial and exposure, contributing to the sculpture’s historical authenticity and visual depth.
Provenance
Provenance
Property of a London collector; formerly in a Shrewsbury private collection, England.
Cleared against the Art Loss Register database.
