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Two Roman Marble Sculptures, circa 2nd Century A.D.
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- Two Roman Marble Sculptures
- Heights 9 5/8 and 5 1/2 in. 24.4 and 14 cm.
comprising a figure of Asklepios, the god standing with his weight on the left leg and his left hand on his hip, and wearing a himation falling from his left shoulder and draped around the waist, holes for ancient restorations at the neck and behind the left leg, traces of iron tenons at the arms, and a head of a child, turned to his right, with parted lips, incised irises with double-dotted pupils, and unruly wavy hair parted in the center and falling in deeply-drilled curls over the temples and nape of the neck, the neck carved for insertion into a statue.
Provenance
Sotheby Parke Bernet, New York, December 13 th, 1979, no. 356, illus., for the first
Maurice Bonnefoy (Sotheby Parke Bernet, New York, May 16th, 1980, no. 267, illus., for the second)
Condition
Asklepios: as shown and described, note fresh chips on lower edge of garment; head: chips, scratches, and small nicks overall 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.