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A P. Fernando Vichi (1875-1945) Marble Figure of Diana After the Antique


This bust is a depiction of Diana, Roman goddess of wild animals and the hunt, known in Greek mythology as Artemis.


Although, in Roman mythology, she was originally an indigenous woodland goddess, Diana identified with her Greek counterpart, who has ties to the moon and daylight.


The most famous place of worship for the goddess was the grove of Diana Nemorensis, meaning ‘Diana of the Wood’, located near Rome.


A well known over life-size sculpture of the Roman goddess named ‘The Diana of Versailles or Artemis, Goddess of the Hunt’, is currently located in the Musée du Louvre, Paris. It depicts her in the middle of a hunt holding a deer.


This depiction is signed to the reverse.


CONDITION REPORT


Small chips and losses throughout. Lightly weathered with a few scuffs. Nothing significant or eye catching. Minor staining around the bun which is attached with a pin and has leached some colour. Singed to reverse.

  • Period: Circa 1920
    • Price: £6,275.00
    • €7,346 Euro
    • $8,353 US Dollar
  • Location: Worcestershire
    • Dimensions: H: 44cm (17.32in)
    • W: 32.5cm (12.80in)
    • D: 18cm (7.09in)