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An Etruscan Bronze Figure of a Youth, circa 3rd/2nd Century B.C.
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- An Etruscan Bronze Figure of a Youth
- Bronze
- Height 4 3/4 in. 12.1 cm.
probably from the top of a candelabrum, standing with the weight on his right leg on a trapezoidal base with incurving sides, his left hand extended and his right hand holding a deep patera , and wearing a himation covering the lower part of his body.
Provenance
M. Pérétié, Chancellor of the French Consulate, Beirut, 1879-1882
Louis de Clercq, 1882-1901
Comte Henri de Boisgelin, 1901-1967
Nicholas Koutoulakis, Paris and Geneva
Münzen und Medaillen AG, Basel, June 1983
Royal-Athena Galleries, New York, inv. no. MBH 09
acquired from the above by the present owner in October 1983
Louis de Clercq, 1882-1901
Comte Henri de Boisgelin, 1901-1967
Nicholas Koutoulakis, Paris and Geneva
Münzen und Medaillen AG, Basel, June 1983
Royal-Athena Galleries, New York, inv. no. MBH 09
acquired from the above by the present owner in October 1983
Literature
André de Ridder, Catalogue de la collection de Clercq. Vol. III: Les Bronzes, Paris, 1904-1905, p. 181, no. 266
Condition
As shown. Surface slightly worn.
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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.