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A Roman Marble Portrait Head of a Boy, circa A.D. 130-150
Estimate
8,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- A Roman Marble Portrait Head of a Boy
- marble
- Height 21 cm.
turned to his left, his eyes with incised irises and drilled pupils, his hair radiating from the crown in long sinuous strands; chin, upper lip, and nose restored in plaster, hair above forehead in marble, neck prepared for mounting on a statue or bust.
Provenance
European art market, first 3rd of the 20th Century (based on a photograph in the archives of Paul Arndt [1865-1937] at the University of Erlangen)
Jacques Servier (1922-2014), by repute
Hôtel des ventes, Paris, Vincent Fraysse, Une grande collection, November 18th, 2015, no. 116, illus.
acquired at the above sale by the present owner
Jacques Servier (1922-2014), by repute
Hôtel des ventes, Paris, Vincent Fraysse, Une grande collection, November 18th, 2015, no. 116, illus.
acquired at the above sale by the present owner
Condition
As described. Chin, upper lip, and nose restored in plaster. Circular area of hair above forehead restored in marble. Ear lobes fragmentary. Surface somewhat weathered. Various chips and abrasions overall. Remains of red pigments, probably modern, in grooves of hair. Surface dirty, especially on crown of hair. Wood base typical French 1920s/1930s, similar to Inagaki's but not stamped.
"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."