LARGE ROMAN MARBLE STATUE OF YOUNG DIONYSUS

Ca. AD 100 - 200 A Roman marble statue of young Dionysus, carved from creamy, white marble; this is an interesting sculpture depicting a standing young Dionysus (Bacchus). The figure is a nude depiction of the god as a boy, handsome, youthful. His muscular legs and chest are carefully carved, creating a sensuous, lifelike portrait. His head and face are large, with big eyes, an expressionless mouth, and a small nose. His face is framed by curled hair, and a garland is visible at the top of his head. He is holding a grapevine cluster with his left arm. For similar see: Museo Palatino Le Collezioni, Dioniso Fanciullo inv. 552.
Size: 600mm x 260mm; Weight: 37.3kg
Provenance: Property of a Central London Gallery, acquired by a British private collector, formerly in a NYC collection, ex. R. Sorge collection, Germany, 1980s, ex. German collection, Munich, 2000s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.
8000
Estimate: GBP 12000 - 20000