Vintage Greek Ludovisi Throne Female Flute Player Bas Relief Wall Plaque Beautiful vintage classical Greek-style bas-relief wall plaque depicting a seated female musician playing the double flute, or aulos.This distinctive reproduction is inspired by the famous Ludovisi Throne, an important work of ancient Greek sculpture dating to the 5th century BC.The plaque retains its original bilingual English/French identification label, No. 25, providing historical information about the artwork and its classical inspiration.DescriptionThe relief portrays a nude female musician seated on cushions, gracefully holding a double flute to her lips.The elegant composition features flowing contours, carefully modeled anatomy, and sculptural detailing that captures the restrained beauty of ancient Greek art.A dark green-black finish with lighter highlights gives the piece an attractive aged appearance, emphasizing the raised figure against its background.The irregular upper edge follows the classical composition, creating an especially appealing silhouette for wall display.Original Identification LabelThe original label remains attached to the reverse and reads:No. 25 — FLUTE PLAYER“It represents a nude woman sitting on pillows and playing the flute. 5th cent. B.C.”The same description appears beneath in French.The surviving label is an especially appealing feature for collectors, identifying the historical subject and period represented.Details* Title: Female Flute Player
* Artwork inspiration: Side panel of the Ludovisi Throne
* Historical period represented: 5th century BC
* Style: Ancient Greek / Classical
* Object type: Decorative bas-relief wall plaque
* Production: Vintage reproduction
* Acquired: 1979, Greece
* Finish: Dark green-black with aged highlights
* Material: Cast composition; exact material unverified
* Height: Approximately 8–9 inches
* Identification: Original No. 25 bilingual label
* Mounting: Hanging cord and wire on reverseConditionVintage pre-owned condition with age-related surface wear, scuffs, scratches, finish variations, and small imperfections visible in the photographs.The original identification label remains attached and shows expected age-related discoloration, creasing, and wear.The reverse retains its hanging cord and wire.Please review all photographs carefully for the exact condition, including edges, surface finish, label, and hanging arrangement.Collector AppealAn attractive example of vintage classical art reproduction, particularly appealing for its recognizable historical subject and surviving original identification label.The Ludovisi Throne is celebrated for its elegant sculptural compositions, and this flute-player relief captures one of its distinctive side panels.A wonderful decorative piece for enthusiasts of Greek mythology, ancient art, archaeology, classical sculpture, musical history, and museum-style reproductions.This is a vintage reproduction inspired by an ancient Greek artwork, not an original 5th-century BC artifact.
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