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A Greek Marble Stele Fragment, circa early 3rd Century B.C.
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- A Greek Marble Stele Fragment
- Marble
- Width 13 3/4 in. 34.9 cm.
carved in high relief against a concave ground with the veiled head of a woman, her left hand lifting her garment in an expressive gesture.
Provenance
Galerie Nefer, Zurich, early 1980s
Sotheby's, New York, December 8th, 2000, no. 223, illus.
Bonham's, London, October 20th, 2005, no. 149, illus.
Sotheby's, New York, December 8th, 2000, no. 223, illus.
Bonham's, London, October 20th, 2005, no. 149, illus.
Exhibited
Galerie Nefer, Zurich, Nefer 2, 1984, no. 48, illus.
Condition
As shown. Top of stela was continuously chipped in modern times. The two straight edges were made using a saw and do not represent the sides of the original stela.
Please note that the relief is mounted at the angle shown in the printed catalogue. The online image shows the angle at which we believe it should be mounted.
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.