CNG 87, Lot: 2226. Estimate $2000. Sold for $2000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Bronze figure of Venus (Aphrodite). Roman, 1st-2nd centuries AD. Contrapposto Venus, head turned slightly downward and to her right, holding roll of fabric stretching around her back in right hand, left hand on breast. Height: 11.5cm. Green and red patina, areas of roughness, right foot broken and repaired.