A Marble Figure of a Paniskos, Roman Imperial, circa 1st Century A.D.

seated on a rocky outcrop with the upper body turned to his right and the head sharply to his left, and wearing a goat skin cloak tied around the neck on his left shoulder and billowing in back, with grimacing face and unruly hair surmounted by a petasos. 

Estate of Mr. and Mrs. Vilain, Brussels, acquired in the 1970s

As shown, vigorously mechanically cleaned, surface dirty, scattered chips and abrasions, particularly a small chip to the right cheek near the mouth, and to rim of right ear, wear overall to facial features particularly to nose, arms once restored, left shoulder with hole drilled for separately carved arm, separately carved feet now missing, with remains of rusted iron pins in holes drilled for attachment.
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.