Nearly Life-Size Bronze Head of a Greek Goddess

Hollow cast, the subject's hair piled in a bun and secured by two bands, mounted with two screws on both sides to a polished red marble stepped base.

10 in.; 18.5 in. with base

Described as "Very Early C. 1st Century Bronze Head" in a 1973 invoice from Manheim Galleries of New Orleans and Dallas. Almost a century old, the venerable firm is still in business today as Ida Manheim Antiques of New Orleans. The Private Collection of a Lady

Patinated bronze with a small casting flaw below the hair on the back of the neck.

$1,500 - 2,500