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A FRAGMENTARY ROMAN MARBLE PORTRAIT HEAD OF A WOMAN, PERHAPS LIVIA, EARLY 1ST CENTURY A.D. | A Fragmentary Roman Marble Portrait Head of a Woman, perhaps Livia
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Height as restored 34 cm.
her wavy hair parted in the center; back of head, most of left profile, lower part of right profile, chin, and nose restored.
Provenance
European private collection, circa 18th Century (based on restoration style and techniques)
American private collection, acquired in the 1970s (Greenwich Auction, Stamford, Connecticut, February 14th, 2016, no. 171, illus.)
acquired at the above sale by the present owner
American private collection, acquired in the 1970s (Greenwich Auction, Stamford, Connecticut, February 14th, 2016, no. 171, illus.)
acquired at the above sale by the present owner
Condition
Front part of head and hair, forehead, eyes, and mouth, ancient; nose and rest of head finely restored in marble; faint areas of modern red pigment over entire surface.
"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 ancient fragment is close to portraits of Livia of the Kiel type; compare a replica in New York: P. Zanker, Roman portraits in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2016, p. 196, no. 70.