An ancient Roman School bronze sculpture of Aphrodite of Knidos. Aphrodite of Knidos is so named because it is a sculpture of Aphrodite that Praxiteles sold to the city of Knidos. Standing Female Figure representing Goddess Aphrodite aka Venus dating сirca the 1st century A.D. Provenance: ex french private collector 1960s. It is believed that Praxiteles work, executed in marble, was the first sculptural image of a completely naked female body in ancient Greek art. The ancient Greek original of the sculpture has not survived. Ancient Archeological Artifacts, Figures, Figurines And Historical Bronze Collectibles.