Head of Aphrodite. Greece, Hellenism, 3rd century BC.

Head of Aphrodite. Greece, Hellenism, 3rd century BC.
Marble.
Provenance: Private collection, France.
Good general state of preservation
Measurements: 9,5 cm height; 18,5 cm. with stand.

Small female head in marble representing Aphrodite, goddess of love and beauty, following the formal ideals developed during the Hellenistic period. The piece stands out for the delicacy of its modeling and the search for a serene and timeless beauty, heir to classical models but reinterpreted with a more intimate and naturalistic sensibility.

This type of head, probably belonging to devotional or decorative pieces, was appreciated for its ability to condense the aesthetic values of Greek sculpture in intimate formats.