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A Marble Head of a Dioskouros, Roman Imperial, Severan, circa late 2nd Century A.D.
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- A Marble Head of a Dioskouros
- Marble
- Height 14 in. 35.6 cm.
with parted lips and almond-shaped eyes with crescentic pupils, his finely drilled long wavy hair parted in the center and surmounted by a high pilos, the base of the neck worked for insertion.
Provenance
H. Money, Esq. (Sotheby's, London, July 15th, 1980, no. 189, illus.)
acquired by the present owner at the above sale
acquired by the present owner at the above sale
Condition
Nose formerly restored in marble, now restored again in other material, surface mechanically cleaned, note chip on lower lip.
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.