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A Marble Portrait Head of a Woman, Roman Imperial, Early Hadrianic, circa A.D. 120-130
Estimate
60,000 - 90,000 USD
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Description
- A Marble Portrait Head of a Woman, Roman Imperial
- marble
- Height 9 in. 22.8 cm.
her triangular face with finely shaped mouth, slightly aquiline nose, large almond-shaped eyes, and incised brows, her elaborate coiffure framing the forehead in wavy tiers and bound in a turban of coiled braids around the crown of the head, the earlobes pierced for earrings; traces of red pigment.
Provenance
said to have been found in Alexandria
Galerie Nefer, Zürich, November 1983
Galerie Nefer, Zürich, November 1983
Condition
Very good, note chips in areas along rims of both ears, top of coiled hair mass chipped in two places on proper right side, curl of hair above proper right temple lightly chipped, original polish might be preserved over some of the facial surfaces.
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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.