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Statue of Apollo Citherodos

Description:

Probably based on a copy of the statue by Skopas which was placed by Augustus in the temple of Apollo on the Palatine, in commemoration of his victory at Actium. The original was found near Tivoli, but now is housed in the Vatican.
Restorations: The end of the nose, the chin, the lips, the right hand and arm from above the elbow, the left hand and part of the arm, parts of both feet, pieces in the drapery and wreath, and part of the lyre.

Met. Cast 725

Period of Original: Greek

Origin of Original: Greece

Location of the Cast: 20 W. 44 St. New York, NY USA

Provenance: Metropolitan Museum of Art

Condition: Cast has been restored. The head has been reattached to the body. However, the body is still missing both arms and right foot.

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