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A Small Porphyry Basin in Roman Imperial style
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- height 11 1/2 in., width 15 3/4 in., depth 9 in.
- 29 cm., 40 cm., 23 cm.
Provenance
Sold Sotheby's, London, April 24th, 1974, no. 324, pl. XLIV (as "2nd Century, A.D., foot modern")
Literature
Kokusai Bijutsu, Ltd., Tokyo, 2nd Exhibition Catalogue, 1974, no. 67, illus.
Condition
Restored cracks to basin with some red fill. Some fill chipping. Later associated foot.
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.