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A Marble Portrait Bust of a Man, Roman Imperial, circa mid 1st Century A.D.
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- A Marble Portrait Bust of a Man
- Height 17 1/2 in. 44.5 cm.
from an over life-size statue, turned slightly to his right, his mature face with furrowed brow, the hair falling over the forehead in two rows of crescentic locks, and wearing a cloak draped over his left shoulder and lifted over the head.
Provenance
Michele Zeppo, Rome, 1960s
Royal-Athena Galleries, New York, acquired from the above in February 1968
Dr. Arthur Sackler, New York, acquired from the above on April 30th, 1968
Condition
Good overall, bottom of proper left side of veil broken and repaired, in addition to damaged nose and large chips on top and on proper left side of veil note slight abrasions to facial features, entire surface is slightly worn and quite dirty, top and back of head roughly carved, there are two vertical veins in stone visible across face, each with dirty interstices.
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.