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A Marble Head of Zeus, Roman Imperial, probably Hadrianic or early Antonine, circa A.D. 120-150
Estimate
60,000 - 90,000 USD
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Description
- A Marble Head of Zeus
- Height 10 1/2 in. 26.7 cm.
inspired by a Greek sculpture of the 5th Century B.C., probably the Olympian Zeus by Pheidias, with long full beard and moustache, large finely carved eyes with incised irises, and thick centrally parted hair of overlapping voluted curls, remains of drapery on the neck.
Provenance
Joseph Brummer, New York, 1924
Henry Walters (1848-1931), New York and Baltimore
The Walters Art Gallery, Baltimore, inv. no. 23.111 (Sotheby's, New York, December 12th-13th, 1991, no. 64, illus.)
Royal-Athena Galleries, New York, 1994
Exhibited
The National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., Splendor of Dresden, June 1st-September 4th, 1978
Literature
Royal-Athena Galleries, New York, Art of the Ancient World, 1995, no. 13, illus.
Condition
Nose and part of lower lip restored in marble with paint concealing joins, good surface overall except for pitted forehead and abrasions to proper left eyebrow, right side of beard, and top of hair in front, hairline crack from ear to ear across back of head.
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.