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A Small Roman Marble Portrait Herm of Euripides, circa late 2nd Century A.D.
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- A Small Roman Marble Portrait Herm of Euripides
- marble
- Total height 25 cm. 10 in.
with short beard, high creased forehead, and eyes with incised irises and drilled pupils, his hair falling in long wavy strands over the sides and forehead; herm bust (except for left shoulder) and tip of nose restored.
Provenance
European private collection, 18th Century (based on the restoration techniques)
English private collection, acquired in the late 1970s/early 1980s
David Cambridge, Cheltenham
Galerie Chenel, Paris, acquired from the above in 1998
French private collection, acquired from the above in 1999/2000
English private collection, acquired in the late 1970s/early 1980s
David Cambridge, Cheltenham
Galerie Chenel, Paris, acquired from the above in 1998
French private collection, acquired from the above in 1999/2000
Condition
End of nose repaired in marble. Head finely inserted into shoulders of same marble. Some light scratches, small chips, and abrasions overall. Minor incrustation in proper right beard. Some staining and traces of old glue from multiple labels that appear to have been applied at one time to the front of the bust.
"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
The head belongs to a type preserved in numerous copies. The original is dated to the 3rd quarter of the 4th cent. B.C., and identified by the inscription on a copy in Naples as the Greek tragedian Euripides (circa 485/80–407/06 BC). For the copy in Naples see C. Gasparri, ed., Le sculture Farnese, vol. 2, 2009, pp. 32f., no. 14, pl. 14.