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A Marble Portrait Head of a Woman, Roman imperial, Trajanic, circa early 2nd century A.D.
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- A Marble Portrait Head of a Woman, Roman imperial, Trajanic
- Marble
- Height 6 1/4 in. 15.9 cm
her hair bound into a fine encircling braid, arranged in a row of small spiral curls over the forehead, festooned before the ears, and parted in the back, her face with bow-shaped lips and almond-shaped eyes.
Provenance
Robert J. Myers, New York, Ancient Art, Auction 8, October 10th, 1974, no. 6, illus.
Condition
Fragmentary as shown, surface somewhat weathered, condition on proper left side much the same as on proper right.
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.