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A ROMAN MARBLE AND ONYX TRAPEZOPHOROS, CIRCA 2ND CENTURY A.D. | A Roman Marble and Onyx Trapezophoros
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- marble
- Total height with tabletop 89 cm.
in the form of a lion's leg terminating in overlapping acanthus leaves, the calyx surmounted by a separately-carved protome of a panther with gaping jaws.
Provenance
private collection, 18th Century (based on restoration techniques and use as part of an 18th-Century single-leg Italian console)
German private collection, 1980s
German private collection, 1980s
Condition
Trapezoidal base modern. Protome repair across neck and with paint along break lines. Both ears and areas immediately below are restored in onyx. Small area of proper back left side restored. One acanthus leaf curving out has a large chip. Surface of both leg and protome was vigorously cleaned . Minor chips and abrasions overall.
"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 lot was once paired with an identical table leg supporting a separate modern table top (Sotheby's, New York, June 7th, 2012, no. 52: http://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/ecatalogue/2012/antiquities-n08871/lot.52.lotnum.html).