Marble roman statue, Three Graces, 2nd-3rd century CE

This marble bas-relief depicts the central part of the three Graces, seen from behind, and dates from the Roman era, circa 2nd-3rd century CE. According to Roman mythology, they were the goddesses of charm, beauty and creativity. They were known as Thalie, Euphrosyne and Aglaé, the companions of Venus, and brought eloquence, wisdom and good grace to human kind. Considered to be gracious goddesses, many temples were dedicated to them.
In Roman sculpture, they are often depicted young and uncovered, in keeping with the canon of classical female nude in antiquity. They are sculpted standing, with two of them seen from the front and one from behind, in a position evocative of a dance, playing on the rhythm of the alternating orientation of the bodies and the swaying of the hips and shoulders.
Numerous incarnations of this theme have been produced in sculpture and painting. One of the best-known sculptural iterations can be found today in the Louvre.

Source: Paris Art Market (Biennale)

Height 46 cm including the base