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A South Arabian Alabaster Head of a Man, Qataban, 1st Century B.C./1st Century A.D.
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- A South Arabian Alabaster Head of a Man, Qataban
- Height 8 1/2 in. 21.6 cm.
with tapering columnar neck, oval face with small mouth, unarticulated eyes perhaps formerly painted, long rectangular nose with grooved nostrils, overhanging brows, and short stippled beard and moustache.
Provenance
acquired in Saudi Arabia
given to the present owner in 1973
Condition
Very good and as shown, perimeter and flat back roughly worked as is standard, root marks overall.
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.