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A Cycladic Marble Figure of a Goddess, Early Bronze Age II, circa 2600-2500 B.C.
Estimate
300,000 - 500,000 USD
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Description
- A Cycladic Marble Figure of a Goddess
- Marble
- Length 10 5/8 in. 27 cm.
of early Spedos type, lying with her arms folded above her pregnant belly, with grooved details in front and in back, and with slightly arched feet, sloping shoulders, tapering neck, and lyre-shaped head with convex facial plane.
Provenance
K. J. Hewett, London
acquired from the above in 1963 by Allan D. Emil, New York
by bequest of Allan D. Emil to the present owner in 1976
Exhibited
"Ancient Art of the Cyclades," Katonah Museum of Art, October 1st - December 31st, 2006
Literature
Pat Getz-Gentle, Ancient Art of the Cyclades, exh. cat., Katonah, New York, 2006, no. 25, illus.
Minerva, vol. 17, 2006, p. 11, fig. 8
Minerva, vol. 17, 2006, p. 11, fig. 8
Condition
Good and as shown in catalogue photos; intact. Note chipped nose and very minor chips and abrasion elsewhere such as the toes. The surface shows varying degrees of weathering, small pitting, and encrustation.
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.