Mosaic & Fortuna

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Hixenbaugh Ancient Art 537A West 23rd Street New York, NY 10011


537A West 23rd Street New York NY 10011

HIXENBAUGH ANCIENT ART New York

212.989.9743 / 646.326.0820 www.hixenbaugh.net info@hixenbaugh.net Integritas ~ Aestimatio ~ Peritia

Roman Mosaic: Courtship of Ares and Aphrodite A large ancient Roman mosaic depicting the courtship of Ares and Aphrodite. Ares sits in the center wearing a crested helmet, he has been disarmed of his sword by two erotes that fly above. Aphrodite is to the left holding her scepter. To the right stands Euperpia, the personification of beauty. Ca. 3rd century AD. Dimensions: 86 1/2 x 91 in. (220 x 231 cm).

Formerly in the M. Farid Ziadeh collection, Lebanon, by 1983; subsequently in a European private collection, 1990''s, New York private collection, 2004.

Price $

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Inv #

6460


537A West 23rd Street New York NY 10011

HIXENBAUGH ANCIENT ART New York

212.989.9743 / 646.326.0820 www.hixenbaugh.net info@hixenbaugh.net Integritas ~ Aestimatio ~ Peritia

Colossal Roman Marble Head of Fortuna An ancient Roman colossal marble head of the goddess Fortuna (Tyche), with a serene expression, her hair swept back under a mural crown.

Ca. 1st century AD. Height: 15 in. (38 cm). Carrara marble.

Formerly in an English private collection, 1970's or earlier.

Price $

Price on Request

Inv #

6060



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