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A Sandstone Relief Fragment with Nile God, Late Ptolemaic/early Roman Period, circa 100 B.C.-100 A.D.
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- A Sandstone Relief Fragment with Nile God
- 5 1/2 by 12 in. 14 by 30.5 cm.
carved in sunk relief with the head of a Nile god facing left, wearing a broad collar and beard, and holding a was-scepter and offerings of vessels, breads, and lotus flowers, remains of an inscription above.
Provenance
German private collection, Stuttgart, 1970s
Galerie Haering, Freiburg im Breisgau
Royal-Athena Galleries, New York, 1994
Max Falk Collection, New York
Arte Primitivo, New York, October 29th, 2008, no. 225, illus.
Condition
As shown, surface somewhat weathered
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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.