ROMAN MARBLE FIGURE OF VENUS GENETRIX,Circa. 2nd Century A.D. Standing on molded base with weight resting on left leg; right leg bent in characteristic pose of pulling up himation with raised right hand; apple in left hand, positioned above head of Eros. Diadem worn over wavy hair, with two long tendrils falling onto shoulders; garbed low-belted chiton, slipped off left shoulder, revealing breast. - 14 3/8 in. high. Estimate $8,000-10,000
PROVENANCE: Private Collection, Maryland, collected in the 1970's.
