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A Greek Gold Olive Wreath, circa 4th Century B.C.
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- A Greek Gold Olive Wreath
- Gold
- Width approx. 9 1/2 in. 24.1 cm.
composed of two olive tree branches bound together at the back with spiral-twisted wire, with lateral shoots of centrally-ribbed leaves and berries attached by long wire stems; the front leaves showing signs of fire damage.
Provenance
acquired by Jan Mitchell in 1966 or earlier
Exhibited
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (acc. no. L.1988.81.7, formerly L.66.36.1), from 1966 to 2011
Literature
Louis Kronenberger and Marshall Lee, Quality: Its Image in the Arts, 1969, cover illus.
Condition
Very much as shown. Front of wreath evidently damaged by fire in antiquity, several leaves there half melted and crumpled, one of the berries fragmentary, repair to band. In general the wires and leaves are bent overall, and some of the latter are missing their tips.
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.