Marmorstatue des Hermanubis mit Zügen Alexanders des Großen, römisch, 1. - 2. Jhdt. - photo 1

Marmorstatue des Hermanubis mit Zügen Alexanders des Großen, römisch, 1. - 2. Jhdt.

Lot 42
22.10.2022 10:00UTC +01:00
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€ 72 000
AuctioneerHermann Historica
Event locationGermany, Grasbrunn / München
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Lot 42 | Marmorstatue des Hermanubis mit Zügen Alexanders des Großen, römisch, 1. - 2. Jhdt.
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€ 72 000
Die synkretistische Mischgottheit Hermanubis, eine Kombination aus Hermes und Anubis, mit Zügen von Alexander dem Großen, mit einem Himation bekleidet. Bis Kniehöhe erhalten.
Das Himation um die Hüften mit diagonalem Faltenwurf geschwungen und über die linke Schulter gelegt, von der Schulter und dem angewinkelten rechten Unterarm aus fällt es in feiner Fältelung senkrecht nach unten. Die Haltung des Körpers durch den Kontrapost bestimmt, das Knie des rechten Beins als Spielbein leicht nach hinten abgewinkelt. In der linken, geöffneten Hand befand sich ursprünglich ein zur Schulter geführter Palmzweig, in der rechten ein Kerykeion, die jeweiligen Attribute von Hermes bzw. Anubis. Das jugendlich wirkende Gesicht mit lockigem Haar weist Züge von Alexander dem Großen auf. Der Rücken nur partiell ausgearbeitet mit flachen Stellen. Qualitativ hochwertige Marmorskulptur aus der Zeit der römischen Besetzung Ägyptens.
Die Funktion der Gottheiten Anubis und Hermes als Totenbegleiter auf dem Weg in die Unterwelt führte im Hellenismus zur Entwicklung dieser Mischgottheit. Den Gottheiten wurden seit dieser Zeit mitunter auch Züge von Alexander dem Großen verliehen. Insbesondere in römischer Zeit erfreuten sich Darstellungen des Hermanubis in unterschiedlichen Formaten und Materialien großer Beliebtheit. Ein prominentes Exemplar aus Marmor befindet sich in der Bibliotheca Alexandrina in Alexandria.
Die linke Seite des Kopfes modern ergänzt. Abgesehen von kleinen Bestoßungen sehr gut erhalten, mit schöner glatter Oberfläche.
Höhe ohne Steinsockel 84 cm.
Provenienz: Aus amerikanischem Kunsthandel. 2021 in amerikanischem Auktionshaus ersteigert, vom Vorbesitzer 2004 in amerikanischer Galerie erworben.
The syncretic mixed deity Hermanubis, a combination of Hermes and Anubis, with features of Alexander the Great, clothed in a himation. Preserved from knee height. The himation curved around the hips with diagonal drapery and laid over the left shoulder, from the shoulder and the bent right forearm it falls vertically downwards in a fine fold. The posture of the body determined by the contrapposto, the knee of the right leg bent slightly backwards as a playing leg. In the left, open hand there was originally a palm branch leading to the shoulder, in the right a kerykeion, the respective attributes of Hermes and Anubis. The youthful-looking face with curly hair shows features of Alexander the Great. The back is only partially carved with flat areas. High quality marble sculpture from the time of the Roman occupation of Egypt.
The function of the deities Anubis and Hermes as companions of the dead on their way to the underworld led to the development of this mixed deity in Hellenism. From this time onwards, the deities were sometimes given the features of Alexander the Great. Especially in Roman times, representations of Hermanubis in various formats and materials enjoyed great popularity. A prominent example made of marble can be found in the Bibliotheca Alexandrina in Alexandria.
The left side of the head is a modern restoration. Apart from small bumps, very well preserved, with a beautiful smooth surface.
Height without stone base 84 cm.
Provenance: From an American art dealer. In 2021, bought at an American auction house, acquired by the previous owner in 2004 in an American gallery.
Place of origin:Roman Empire
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