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Two Byzantine Mosaic Fragments, Syria, 5th/6th Century A.D.
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description
- Two Byzantine Mosaic Fragments, Syria
- 49 1/2 by 46 1/2 and 50 1/2 by 46 1/2 in. 125.7 by 118.1 and 128.3 by 118.1 cm.
depicting in multicolored tesserae two peacocks flanking a large vase with gadrooned body and voluted handles, two scrolling vine stalks emerging from the vessels.
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 non-structural cracks and areas of restoration to ends of peacock tails, most tesserae covered in excess grout, old yellowish varnish/wax left over in several areas, colors are less vivid in person than in 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.
Catalogue Note
See J. Balty, Les mosaïques antiques de Syrie, Brussels, 1977, no. 64, and P. Donceel-Voûte, Les pavements des églises byzantines de Syrie et du Liban: décor, archéologie et liturgie, Louvain-la-Neuve, 1988, figs. 135 and 437.