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A Marble Head of Herakles, Roman Imperial, 2nd Century A.D.
Estimate
60,000 - 90,000 USD
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Description
- A Marble Head of Herakles, Roman Imperial
- Marble
- Height 9 1/2 in. 24.1 cm.
perhaps a portrait of Emperor Commodus, turned to his right, with thick unruly hair and beard, long moustache, large eyes with indented pupils, and prominent brow, his head surmounted by the head of his lion skin.
Provenance
Galerie Simone de Monbrison, rue Bonaparte, Paris
French private collection, acquired from the above circa 1980 (Sotheby's, New York, June 7th, 2007, no. 67, illus.)
French private collection, acquired from the above circa 1980 (Sotheby's, New York, June 7th, 2007, no. 67, illus.)
Condition
As shown, nose lacking, surface cleaned, including the face but with some of the original polish still present, root marks and incrustation in crevices and interstices, scattered chips and abrasions, particularly large chips to proper right side of lions head below its ear and to proper left side of lions upper jaw, remaining portion of jaw repaired.
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.