EARLY 19TH CENTURY

Details

A WHITE MARBLE BUST OF CLYTIE
EARLY 19TH CENTURY
After the Antique, depicted with loose drapery, emanating from downturned petals
28½ in. (72.4 cm.) high

Provenance

Works of Art from English Country Houses, Christie's South Kensington, 4 June 1997, lot 715

Special notice

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Lot Essay

A marble Roman bust of Clytie from 40-50 AD was in the collection of Charles Townley and can be seen in Johann Zoffany's 1781-83 work 'Charles Townley and his Friends in the Townley Gallery, 33 Park Street, Westminster'.
Clytie was a water-nymph in love with Apollo, who did not return the affection. She pined away and after nine days turned into a sunflower, her head following Apollo through the skies.

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