- 3031
A ROMAN MARBLE HEAD OF APHRODITE ANADYOMENE c. 1ST – 2ND CENTURY AD
Estimate
70,000 - 90,000 HKD
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Description
- marble
the goddess of beauty depicted with an idealised face with a gentle expression, her downcast eyes with heavy eyelids, above a straight nose and bow-shaped lips, her hand reaching up to the sides and wringing her centrally parted curly hair from the sea foam, all raised on a black and white marble stand
Provenance
A French private collection, acquired in the 1950s.
Sotheby's New York, 7th June 2012, lot 72.
Sotheby's New York, 7th June 2012, lot 72.
Condition
As shown, surface slightly weathered and nose slightly chipped. The right hand is visible on the back. There is glue to the chin, but probably from the attachment to the stand.
"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."