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December's Fine Interiors auction features the second part of a remarkable European private collection, fronted by three Roman marble torsos.
20 November 2024
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The Fine Interiors team are very excited to present the second part of a remarkable European private collection this December, originally comprising a tantalising mix of antiquities and modern art that reflected the sophisticated taste of its owner.
A Roman marble torso of a youth (£120,000-180,000)
At the core of the selection being offered in the present sale are three Roman marble torsos, embodying the elegance and artistic prowess of Imperial Rome. Each finely carved - two in the form of athletes and the other as Herakles - they serve as enduring symbols of classical beauty and technical skill, clearly exemplifying why such pieces have long been the archetypal meeting point between style and connoisseurship. Preceding the sale of these ancient sculptures, Sworders were very fortunate to offer a variety of pictures and sculptures from the collection, by renowned European artists such as Marc Chagall, César, Nikos Hadjikyriakos-Ghikas and George Lappas, in our Modern and Contemporary Art sale, which realised close to £100,000 in October.
A Roman marble torso of a man (£80,000-120,000)
This blend of Roman antiquities and modern masterpieces brings a unique insight into the current dynamics of the auction market. On one hand, the enduring appeal of ancient art is evident in the ongoing demand for Roman sculptures, which continue to captivate collectors with their historical significance and artistic excellence, and, on the other, the market for modern and contemporary art remains vibrant, fuelled by an ever-growing interest in the innovative and the avant-garde.
A Roman marble head of Athena (£15,000-25,000)
The antiquities in this sale sit beside a varied assemblage of antique and contemporary furnishings, including a flamboyant ‘Medusa’ dinner service by Rosenthal for Versace, Russian and Greek religious artworks, and several pieces of eye-catching 20th-century design, highlighting the diverse interest of today’s collectors, who are increasingly drawn to pieces that exude character and quality, but are not limited to one particular period and style.
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