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A Roman marble relief fragment, Circa mid 2nd Century A.D.
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- A Roman marble relief fragment
- Marble
- 12 5/8 by 29 7/8 in. 32.1 by 75.9 cm.
probably from a sarcophagus lid, carved in high relief with a winged erote walking to right and carrying a deer on a staff on his left shoulder, his companion missing, the legs of an animal visible before him.
Provenance
reputedly Arnold Böcklin (1827-1901), the Swiss symbolist painter, Zurich and San Domenico near Florence
Professor Benedict Maedlin, Basel, acquired prior to 1960
Professor Benedict Maedlin, Basel, acquired prior to 1960
Condition
As shown and described, head and neck of deer broken off as shown, surface weathered and worn, discolored particularly on the left side from what appears to be iron oxidation and also blackened on top of the pole and elsewhere as shown, possibly from exposure to fire, scattered chips and abrasions, vertical stress crack running from the chest of the deer, over the top of the relief for approximately 3 inches, and another across the pole above the wing of the erote.
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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.