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A Marble Head of Dionysos, Roman Imperial, circa 1st half of the 2nd Century A.D.
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- A Marble Head of Dionysos, Roman Imperial
- Height 8 3/4 in. 22.2 cm.
inspired by a Greek original of the later 4th Century B.C., the youthful god turned slightly to his right, his centrally parted hair surmounted by a massive wreath of grapevine and bound in a chignon above the nape of the neck.
Provenance
Galerie de Serres, Paris, late 1970s
Alsdorf Collection, Chicago (Sotheby's, New York, June 14th, 2000, no. 64, illus.)
Literature
Sotheby's, New York, May 30th, 1986, no. 36, illus.
Sotheby's, New York, May 29th, 1987, no. 107, illus.
Sotheby's, New York, May 29th, 1987, no. 107, illus.
Condition
as shown, note abrasions and chips to chin, mouth, nose, proper right eye and front of hair, minor chips elsewhere, entire surface is somewhat worn and appears to have been acid cleaned, remains of grayish incrustation especially along proper right side of hair
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.