Roman Empire

Exhibited by Galerie Chenel

Material Marble

Dimensions H. 37 cm x W. 21 cm x D. 11 cm

Price Price available upon inquiry

Status Not Vetted

About the Work

Our sculpture represents a kore, a term meaning "young girl" in Greek. Originating from the Archaic period (7th to 5th century BC), korai were typically used as votive offerings or grave markers, characterized by their standing pose, close-set legs, and draped garments. Our piece exemplifies the enduring influence of this style, blending Archaic elements with Roman artistry from the 1st century BC to the 1st century AD.

The figure’s highly stylized appearance, with a nearly concealed body beneath intricate drapery, reflects both the classical traditions and the evolving aesthetics of the time.

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Provenance

On the Swiss art market since the late 1960s.
Sold by Sotheby’s London, “Egyptian, Western Asiatic, Greek, Etruscan and Roman Antiquities”, 1 July 1969, lot 119.
Formerly in an English private collection.
Private collection of Helmut Gernsheim (1913 1995), London and Lugano.
Sold by Fischer Auctions, Lucerne, 12 June 2013, lot 4,081.
Then in the collection of Dr Sylvia Legrain-Gerschwyler (1936-2022), Wabern, Switzerland.