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A Cycladic Figure of a Goddess, Early Bronze Age II, circa 2600-2400 B.C.
Estimate
70,000 - 100,000 USD
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Description
- A Cycladic Figure of a Goddess
- Marble
- Height 7 1/16 in. 18 cm.
lying with her arms folded beneath the breasts, with grooved spinal column and V-neck in back, the convex facial plane with pointed chin, small triangular nose, and high forehead.
Provenance
Chicago private collection, acquired before the mid 1950s
Chicago private collection, by direct descent from the above (Sotheby's, New York, June 7th, 2007, no. 36, illus.)
Chicago private collection, by direct descent from the above (Sotheby's, New York, June 7th, 2007, no. 36, illus.)
Condition
Very good and as shown; much of the surface retains encrustation, some of it worn or cleaned away on the front and back of the legs and feet. There is a small nick above and behind the forehead.
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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.