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A Cycladic Marble Head of a Goddess, Early Bronze Age I, circa 3000-2700 B.C.
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- A Cycladic Marble Head of a Goddess
- marble
- Height 1 5/8 in. 4.1 cm.
of pre-canonical type, with long cylindrical neck, lentoid head, and small delicate nose and ears.
Provenance
Galerie Arete, Zurich
G. Bossert Collection, Germany, acquired from the above in 1974
G. Bossert Collection, Germany, acquired from the above in 1974
Exhibited
"Kunst und Kultur der Kykladeninseln im 3. Jahrtausend v. Chr.," catalogue of the exhibition at the Badisches Landesmuseum Karlsruhe, June 25th - October 10th, 1976
Literature
Jürgen Thimme, ed., Kunst und Kultur der Kykladeninseln im 3. Jahrtausend v. Chr., catalogue of the exhibition, Karlsruhe, 1976, p. 450, no. 120 (p. 251)
Condition
Surface quite weathered but otherwise very good---the ears are each chipped, and there is a small ancient chip visible in part on the top of the head at left in the photo.
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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.