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A Sabaean Alabaster Head of a Woman, Southern Arabia, circa 2nd century B.C./1st century A.D.
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- A Sabaean Alabaster Head of a Woman, Southern Arabia
- alabaster
- Height 9 1/4 in. 23.5 cm.
with slender slightly tapering neck, her oval face with straight mouth, triangular nose, pointed oval inlaid eyes, and grooved eyebrows, the semircular ears with concentric grooved detail, her long hair roughly worked.
Provenance
Antonin Besse, Paris, acquired in Aden prior to 1968
French collection
by descent to the present owner, circa 1995
French collection
by descent to the present owner, circa 1995
Condition
Good and as shown. Minor chips. The roughened hair probably had stucco detail attached at one time. It is possible that the front of the nose was at one time chipped and pushed back somewhat, perhaps even in antiquity, since it is quite flat.
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.