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A Roman Marble Torso of Apollo Lykeios, circa 2nd Century A. D.
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- A Roman Marble Torso of Apollo Lykeios
- marble
- Height 33 cm.
standing with the weight on his right leg, his right arm formerly raised to rest on top of his head, traces of a puntello on his left upper leg; former restorations removed.
Provenance
European collection, 19th Century (based on patina and restoration techniques)
the stage set and costume designer José Luis Viñas, Madrid, acquired in the 1970s or earlier
the stage set and costume designer José Luis Viñas, Madrid, acquired in the 1970s or earlier
Condition
Fragmentary as shown, with former restorations removed. Surface heavily re-polished with glossy patina. Traces of a puntello on proper left upper leg. Minor nicks, scattered traces of brownish incrustation.
"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
The present torso is a miniature copy of a well-known type of Apollo (LIMC, vol. 2, p. 193f., no. 39). The type is dated to the mid-4th Century B.C. and, based on a description in ancient literature (Lucian, Anacharsis, ch. 7), identified with a statue which once stood in the Athenian gymnasium known as the Lykeion. A full-scale head of this type was sold at Sotheby’s, London, Ancient Marbles, June 13th, 2016, no. 21.