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A Marble Head of Aphrodite, Roman Imperial, circa 2nd Century A.D.
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
- A Marble Head of Aphrodite, Roman Imperial
- Marble
- Height 6 in. 15.2 cm.
turned to her right, with slender neck and deep-set eyes with incised irises and dotted pupils, her centrally parted hair swept over the ears to a chignon behind, bound in a diadem, and gathered in a topknot.
Provenance
French private collection, Tours, 1940s
Condition
Nose and lips restored. Large chips on chignon. Surface quite worn. Minor chips and abrasions.
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.