Lot 946
Striking Roman Marble Likely the Mythological Satyr Marsyas from 1st Century AD. Beautiful partial marble torso likely of the Phrygian Satyr, Marsyas, connected with the earliest period of Greek/Roman music. Marsyas found the first flute that was thrown away by the goddess Athena who "did not care for the bloating of the cheeks" while playing. Marsyas however became so adept at the flute, he challenged the god Apollo to a musical contest. Marsyas lost because he couldn't play the flute upside down so Apollo had him tied to a tree and brutally flayed alive. Somewhere a lesson in hubris is buried in all that terror. As frequently portrayed in art, Marsyas has a muscular torso and a bit of a tail on his lower back as seen in this work. 16 x 12 x 8" and weighing 80-90 pounds.
Local pickup encourage otherwise outside shipping required to which we can recommend a trusted packing and shipping company. Estimated Value $5,000 - 10,000
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