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A Roman Bronze Female Face Mask, 2nd/3rd Century A.D.
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 GBP
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Description
- A Roman Bronze Female Face Mask
- bronze
- Height 17.8 cm.
probably from a cavalry or sports parade helmet, her face with prominent chin, finely outlined upper lip, iris rings in the eye sockets, and diagonally striated upper lashes and eyebrows, the hair framing her face in rows of tiny ringlets.
Provenance
Mathias Komor, New York
Arthur Cohen and Elaine Lustig Cohen, acquired from the above on September 10th, 1973
Arthur Cohen and Elaine Lustig Cohen, acquired from the above on September 10th, 1973
Condition
Fragmentary as seen. Area below proper left eye reinforced in back.Patina presents areas of loss and discoloration, with irregular patterns of green corrosion. Small areas of dents, especially on proper left cheek.
"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 very close example, with similar treatment of the eyes, mouth, and hair, see the masks from Straubing in Bavaria, which show the hair rising in a high peak above the crown of the head (cf. H. and J. Travis, Roman Helmets, 2014, fig. 89). Also see J. Garbsch, Römische Paraderüstungen: Katalog der Ausstellung, 1978, pl. 24.4, for a similar example from Visegrád, Hungary. For the type ("Cavalry Sports E") see H. Russell Robinson, The Armour of Ancient Rome, 1975, pp. 124ff.