Early 20^th Cent. Alabaster Bust of the Goddess Ariadne, French C. 1910

Fine neoclassical alabaster bust, depicting the Goddess Ariadne, wearing elaborate headdress with curly hair.  Beautifully carved facial features.

Ariadne, in Greek mythology (Latin Arianna, French Arianne), was daughter of King Minos of Crete and his queen, Pasiphaë, daughter of Helios, the Sun-titan. She aided Theseus in overcoming the Minotaur and later became the consort of the god Dionysus.

French, Circa 1910

Condition. Very good condition

Dimensions:   34 Cms Width x 22 Cms Depth x 52 Cms Height