Ancient Roman statuary at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York: BACCO -- Gift of E. Klagsbrun in memory of H. Durst, 2011.

Speranza

Marble statuette of young BACCO.
Period: Imperial
Date: 1st–2nd century A.D.
Culture: Roman
Medium: Marble
Dimensions: H.: 38.1 cm
Classification: Stone Sculpture
Credit Line: Gift of Edward Klagsbrun and Joan Saslow, in memory of Dr. Henny Durst, 2011
Accession Number: 2011.517

Adaptation of a Greek statue type of the late 4th century B.C.
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Provenance:

Until 1967, with John J. Klejman, New York.

1967, April 11, purchased by Mrs. Henny Durst from J. J. Klejman.

1967-2011, collection of Mrs. Henny Durst, New York.

2011, inherited by Edward Klagsbrun from Mrs. Henny Durst.

Acquired in 2011, gift of E. Klagsbrun.

References:

Karoglou, K.
2012.
"Recent Acquisitions, A Selection: 2010-2012."
The Metropolitan Museum of Art Bulletin 70(2): p. 12.