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A Roman Marble Torso of Silenus, circa 2nd Century A.D.
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- A Roman Marble Torso of Silenus
- Height 13 3/4 in. 34.9 cm.
striding with his left leg forward and raising his right arm, and wearing a goat skin falling from his missing left shoulder, drilled curly hair over most of his body.
Provenance
American private collection, acquired in Greece in the early 1960s
acquired by the present owner in 1996
Condition
fragmentary as shown, half of neck and proper left shoulder missing, surface somewhat weathered but still retains much engraved hair detail, note fresh scratches across abodmen, hip, and side of thigh, large shallow chip against left side of proper left leg is where support would have been
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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.