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The Front of a Roman Marble Left Foot, Circa 1st Century A.D.
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- The Front of a Roman Marble Left Foot
- Marble
- Length 5 7/8 in. 14.9 cm.
from an over-lifesize statue, emerging from drapery folds, wearing a sandal with ivy leaf-shaped clasp, each side strap striated and with pointed ends, the back roughly worked for attachment.
Provenance
French private collection, Lyon, acquired in in the 1970s
Condition
Tips of toenails weathered and worn, tip of big toe chipped and abraded, and tip of index toe with very small chip at tip, approximately 1 3/4 inch section of drapery lacking at proper right side, as shown, back and bottom scored for attachment, surface vigorously cleaned, perhaps with acid, leaving incrustations in crevices and interstices.
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.