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A Marble Torso of Apollo or Dionysos, Roman Imperial, circa 2nd Century A.D.
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- A Marble Torso of Apollo or Dionysos
- Height 14 5/8 in. 37.1 cm.
standing with the weight on his right leg and raising his left arm, his long hair falling in wavy locks over the shoulders.
Provenance
Paris art market, November 1984
Royal-Athena Galleries, New York
Literature
Royal-Athena Galleries, New York, Art of the Ancient World, vol. IV, no. 65: A Guide for the Collector and Investor, September 1985, no. 208, illus.
Condition
proper left thigh broken diagonally below hip and reattached with large area of restoration across front and inside of thigh, proper right thigh restored, back and buttocks worn and encrusted, small hole through neck at break with remains of a rusty metal peg, otherwise as shown
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.