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A Roman Marble Torso of Artemis, circa 1st/2nd Century A.D.
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
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Description
- A Roman Marble Torso of Artemis
- Marble
- Height 24 in. 61 cm.
running with her left leg forward, her right arm probably formerly raised to reach to her quiver (traces preserved), her left arm (separately carved and doweled on) probably once extended and holding the bow, and wearing a short, girdled peplos with overfold leaving her right breast bare, and a quiver strap across the chest; no restorations.
Provenance
L'Antiquaire & The Connoisseur, Inc., New York
private collection, San Francisco, Calif., acquired from the above in the 1970s/1980s
by descent to the present owner
private collection, San Francisco, Calif., acquired from the above in the 1970s/1980s
by descent to the present owner
Condition
Proper right breast fragmentary, minor chips and abrasions, surface weathered.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Similar depictions of Artemis, which were discussed by P. Sestieri, Rivista dell'Istituto nazionale d'archeologia e storia dell'arte, vol. 8, 1940, pp. 107ff., sometimes appear in a funerary context; cf. the relief on a funerary altar in the Louvre (H. Wrede, Consecratio in formam deorum, 1981, p. 226, no. 91, pl. 12,2) or a sarcophagus in Thessaloniki (Wrede, op. cit., p. 229, no. 99, pl. 21,4). A related statue was sold at Sotheby’s, New York, December 14th, 1994, no. 143.