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A Roman Marble Corinthian Capital, late 2nd/4th Century A.D.
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- A Roman Marble Corinthian Capital
- marble
- Height 52 cm. 20 1/2 in.
Provenance
found in the 1980s during the levelling of a modern embankment at Otterburn Castle, Otterburn
English private collection
English private collection
Condition
Fragmentary, chipped, and weathered as shown, covered with moss and lichens on one side. Underside and top are not exactly parallel, necessitating a wedge or two below the base to straighten up the capital.
"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
A very popular type of capital in the Mediterranean area with numerous parallels, e.g in Palestine (M. Fisher, Das korinthische Kapitell im Alten Israel in der hellenistischen und römischen Periode, 1990, p. 44f., pls. 14ff.) or at Ostia (P. Pensabene, Scavi di Ostia, vol. 7, 1973, pp. 99ff., pls. 35ff.).