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A Byzantine Mosaic Panel with Basin, Gazelles, and Birds, Syria, 5th/6th Century A.D.
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- A Byzantine Mosaic Panel with Basin, Gazelles, and Birds, Syria
- 69 1/4 by 68 1/8 in. 176 by 173 cm.
depicting in multicolored tesserae a basin flanked by two addorsed gazelles with heads turned back, two drinking water birds standing on one leg, and two addorsed pheasants on either side of a leafy branch, the broad gadrooned vessel resting on the capital of a column with stepped base, flowers in the field.
Provenance
acquired in 1969 by the present owner from Asfar Bros., Hotel St. George, Beirut
Condition
Tesserae set in heavy modern concrete slab, a few isolated tesserae missing, note losses in lower left corner, excess grout covers parts of tesserae in most areas, colors are less vivid in person than in the catalogue illustrations.
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.