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A Marble Head of a Ptolemaic Prince, Circa 3rd/2nd Century B.C.
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- A Marble Head of a Ptolemaic Prince
- Marble
- Height 5 1/4 in. 13.3 cm.
probably Ptolemy II or III, turned slightly to his right, his short wavy hair surmounted by a diadem, the back roughly worked and probably once completed in stucco.
Provenance
Denys Sutton (1917-1991), London, acquired between 1957 and 1972
by descent to the present owner
by descent to the present owner
Condition
As shown and described, the surface weathered and dirty, the tip of the nose chipped, two small drill holes in the crown of the head.
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.
Catalogue Note
For a related example from Alexandria see H. Kyrieleis, Bildnisse der Ptolemäer, Berlin, 1975, p. 167, cat. no. C I, pl. 18,1-3. Also see F. Antonovich, Les métamorphoses divines d’Alexandre, Paris, 1996, p. 251 (Christie's, London, April 25th, 2001, no. 78).