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A Roman Marble Head of a Goddess, circa 1st Century A.D.
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- A Roman Marble Head of a Goddess
- marble
- Height 19 cm. 7 1/4 in.
her face with parted lips, straight nose, and almond-shaped eyes, her wavy hair parted in the center and surmounted by a stephane; nose restored, back and underside of neck sawn flat in modern times.
Provenance
Paris art market, prior to 1951 (based on the custom-made wood base bearing the stamp of Kichizô Inagaki, 1876-1951)
Belgian private collection, acquired in the 1950s/1960s
Galerie Sablon Antiques, Brussels
acquired from the above by the present owner
Belgian private collection, acquired in the 1950s/1960s
Galerie Sablon Antiques, Brussels
acquired from the above by the present owner
Condition
As described and shown, lips probably lightly reworked, pick mark above proper left eyebrow, entire top edge of stephane chipped, surface repolished and dirty particularly on top.
"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."