意大利北部，十六世紀

There is dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. There are various restored breaks particularly to the figurative frieze, but also to the frame, mostly running horizontally from the top to the bottom. There are various glue residues to the breaks on the right hand side of the relief. The frame is probably original. There are a few small chips and abrasions in particular to the edges and corners of the frame. Otherwise the condition is stable.
"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."

這充滿戲劇性的浮雕作品與古羅馬石棺上常見的戰爭場景浮雕非常相似。以一藏於大英博物館的公元三世紀羅馬石棺為例，上面雕刻亞馬遜女戰士與希臘人、半人馬族與拉皮斯人的戰鬥情景。本浮雕作品上的騎馬戰士充滿動感，受傷戰士倒地姿態逼真。羅馬石棺浮雕對文藝復興時期的藝術家影響頗深，本品很有可能是來自一個古典學術重城，例如意大利北部曼圖瓦（Mantua）；統治當地的貢薩格（Gonzaga）家族擁有一系列無與倫比的古典藝術收藏品。安德烈亞·曼帖那（Andrea Mantegna）的著名銅版畫《海神之役》的靈感相信也是來自羅馬石棺浮雕。