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A Roman Marble Plaque, circa 1st Century A.D.
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- A Roman Marble Plaque
- marble
- 63 by 39 cm.
engraved with nine lines of fragmentary Latin inscription naming the relatives of the dedicant, his mother (Naevia Sextilla?), his wife (Epantia?), his son (Caius Didius), and his daughter (Modesta).
Provenance
private collection, southern France, acquired in the 1960s
Galerie Chenel, Paris, 2011
acquired from the above by the present owner in 2015
Galerie Chenel, Paris, 2011
acquired from the above by the present owner in 2015
Literature
Galerie Chenel, Paris, Miroir, 2011, no. IV
Condition
Edges fragmentary as shown. Weathered surface with scratches and abrasions throughout.
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"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."