A Cypriot limestone head of a bearded man and a Greek terracotta figure of an enthroned goddess, 6th/early 5th century B.C.

the lifesize head wearing a diadem above the forehead and long wig falling down to the shoulders, the Attic or Boeotian goddess with delicate facial features, her ribbed coiffure surmounted by a polos, mold-made and hand-made, with traces of red pigment

The Estate of Cole Porter
Louise Cole Schmitt (daughter of Cole Porter's first cousin Jules Omar Cole)

The head is as shown in the catalogue photo, no restoration but very weathered, worn, and chipped, with some modern scratches and abrasions; an old French label adheres to the back (perhaps Dikran Khan Kelekian, from whom Cole Porter's close friend Howard Sturges acquired at least one antiquity which he gave or left to Porter; see Sotheby Parke Bernet, N.Y., Dec. 14th, 1978, no.347). The terracotta has badly restored feet and arms, the head is re-attached, the surface encrusted and rubbed in places. The lower part of her garment, made separately, has been re-attached.
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.