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A Roman Marble Relief Head of a Man, circa 2nd half of the 3rd Century A.D.
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- A Roman Marble Relief Head of a Man
- marble
- Height 19.5 cm.
probably from a large sarcophagus, turned to his right, his face with deeply drilled hair and beard, parted lips, long thick moustache, straight nose, and deep-set eyes with drilled pupils beneath the prominent forehead, the hair bound in a spiral-twisted fillet, the back of the head unworked; no restorations.
Provenance
New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, probably acquired in the late 19th Century based on the black marble turned socle (Sotheby’s, New York, May 29th , 1987, no. 143 illus.)
acquired by the present owner at the above sale
acquired by the present owner at the above sale
Condition
As shown. Note chip on top of hair in front and area of chips and abrasion on proper left side of beard. Tip of nose slightly chipped and abraded.
"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."