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A Roman Marble Foot and Hand, 1st/2nd Century A.D.
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- A Roman Marble Foot and Hand
- Marble
- Lengths 6 1/2 and 5 1/2 in. 16.5 and 14 cm.
comprising a separately carved right hand wearing a ring and holding a fragmentary scroll, and the front of a left foot resting on a sole.
Provenance
Swiss private collection, Zurich, acquired prior to 1980
by descent to the previous owner
by descent to the previous owner
Condition
Hand:
Both ends of scroll, entire thumb, and ends of all other fingers missing, second knuckle on index finger chipped. Hand was carved separately from arm of statue and has a deep square mortise inside wrist. None of finished surface around mortise on wrist-end of hand is preserved.
Foot:
Surface weathered and abraded overall, tips of most toes chipped, as well as sole on which foot rest.
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.