拍品 144
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A sculpted white marble bust of Clyte, second half 19th century
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A sculpted white marble bust of Clyte, second half 19th century

细节
A sculpted white marble bust of Clyte, second half 19th century
After Hiram Powers, depicted with loose drapery, emanating from downturned petals -- 28in. (71.2cm.) high; and a variegated yellow scagliola pedestal -- 48in. (121.9cm.) high (2)
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis. This lot is subject to Collection and Storage Charges.

拍品专文

Clytie, a daughter of the King of Babylon, was spurned by Apollo the Sun god in favour of her sister Leucothea. She wasted away, and transformed into the flower bearing her name, which also turns to face the sun.