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A ROMAN MARBLE SARCOPHAGUS RELIEF FRAGMENT WITH SLEEPING EROS, 3RD CENTURY A.D. | A Roman Marble Sarcophagus Relief Fragment with Sleeping Eros
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- Height 55 cm.
from the right end of the front panel of a strigillated sarcophagus, the young god leaning on a downturned torch and holding a wreath in his right hand; repaired.
Provenance
Stéphane Blot (1931-2014), Paris, reputedly acquired at auction at the Hôtel des ventes de Bourg-en-Bresse, Maître Marc-Arthur Kohn, commissaire-priseur, March 15th, 1981
French private collection, Cannes, by descent (Cannes Enchères, July 22nd, 2018, no. 200, illus.)
acquired at the above sale by the present owner
French private collection, Cannes, by descent (Cannes Enchères, July 22nd, 2018, no. 200, illus.)
acquired at the above sale by the present owner
Condition
Slab broken and repaired from two fragments across feet and lower part of torch with painted fill along the breakline. Scratches on background between proper right leg and torch. Areas of incrustation, especially underneath chin, proper left arm, proper left wing, wreath, and pubic area. Original polish mostly preserved. Nicks 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."