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A Roman Marble Janiform Herm Bust, circa 1st Century A.D.
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
- A Roman Marble Janiform Herm Bust
- Marble
- Height 12 in. 30.5 cm.
carved on one side with the bust of a philosopher with short beard, moustache, slightly aquiline nose, arched eyebrows, furrowed brow, and balding pate, and on the other side with the bust of a youth with straight nose and hair arranged above the forehead in a double row of circular curls, each wearing a fillet, chiton, and himation draped over the shoulders.
Provenance
Christie's, London, November 28th, 1979, no. 79, pl. 26
Freddy Devis, Place du Sablon, Brussels
Belgian private collection, acquired from the above on July 19th, 1982
Freddy Devis, Place du Sablon, Brussels
Belgian private collection, acquired from the above on July 19th, 1982
Condition
Crowns of heads missing, large chip on end of one fillet, tip of nose and one nostril restored on bearded head, minor nicks and abrasions.
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.