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A Roman Marble Dionysiac Sarcophagus Relief Fragment, circa A.D. 170/180
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- A Roman Marble Dionysiac Sarcophagus Relief Fragment
- marble
- 54 by 37 cm.
from the right end of a sarcophagus front panel depicting the triumphal and joyful return of Dionysos from India, carved in high relief from left to right with a youthful satyr standing frontally, wearing a chlamys, and formerly holding a lagobolon in his left hand, the head of an elephant behind him, and with Pan moving to right alongside a young satyr, a maenad in the background, the front legs of a galloping animal in low relief on the remains of the short side; no restorations.
Provenance
4, The Ball, Dunster, Minehead, Somerset, where the relief was kept in a garden shed
C.F. Johns, acquired with the above property circa 1975 and later moved to the owner's residence in the West Country, where it was displayed on the wall
English private collection, acquired from the above (Bonhams, London, July 7th, 2016, no. 180, illus.; https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/23364/lot/180/)
C.F. Johns, acquired with the above property circa 1975 and later moved to the owner's residence in the West Country, where it was displayed on the wall
English private collection, acquired from the above (Bonhams, London, July 7th, 2016, no. 180, illus.; https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/23364/lot/180/)
Condition
As shown. Chips and abrasions overall, consistent with age.
"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
For a similar composition in the center of an Antonine sarcophagus in the Villa Medici in Rome see F. Matz, Die dionysischen Sarkophage (Die antiken Sarkophagreliefs, vol. IV,2), 1968, pp. 269ff., no. 130, pl. 158, 1.