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A Terracotta Statue representing the Goddess Flora on Pedestal
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A fine and rare terra-cotta figure of Flora in contrapposto pose, classically robed with hair swept up and in curls, with a floral wreath in the figure’s proper right hand, and a nosegay of blooms in her left, the figure’s countenance displaying a contemplative expression, and the circular integral base marked, “1453”, likely referring to the maker’s inventory number, Italian or German, ca. 1870.
On associated carved Rosso Verona marble pedestal, in three pieces, with molded top and base, Italian, ca. 1890.
The figure: 59 ins. high; the pedestal: 34 ins. high, 18.5 ins. top surface diameter, 27 ins. footprint.
In Roman mythology, Flora was a goddess of flowers and the season of spring. Though otherwise a relatively minor figure in Roman mythology, being one among several fertility goddesses, her association with the spring gave her particular importance at the coming of springtime. Her festival, the Floralia, was held between April 28 and May 3 and symbolized the renewal of the cycle of life, drinking, and flowers. The festival was first instituted in 240 B.C.E. but on the advice of the Sibylline books she was given another temple in 238 B.C.E. Her Greek equivalent was Chloris. Flora was married to Favonius, the wind god, and her companion was Hercules. Her name is derived from the Latin word for flower, flos. Flora achieved more prominence in the neo-pagan revival of Antiquity among Renaissance humanists than she had ever enjoyed in ancient Rome.
- Dimensions:Height: 93 in (236.22 cm)Diameter: 27 in (68.58 cm)
- Style:Neoclassical (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Terracotta,Fired
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1870
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Scattered small losses primarily to integral base.
- Seller Location:Katonah, NY
- Reference Number:Seller: 064401stDibs: LU864438646912
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