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A Bronze Figure of a Warrior, Roman Imperial, circa 2nd Century A.D.
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- A Bronze Figure of a Warrior
- Height 8 1/8 in. 20.6 cm.
probably from a mythological group, striding with his head turned to his right and his left hand extended, and wearing a belt, bandolier, and chlamys fastened with a circular brooch on the chest, his hair parted in the center, bound in a diadem, and surmounted by a crescentic diadem.
Provenance
Drouot, Richelieu, Paris, February 10th, 1991, no. 129, illus.
Condition
Fragmentary as shown, surface cleaned down to raw metal and somewhat worn, nose chipped, with small areas of dark green corrosion, several spots of possible bronze disease, core exposed at break
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.