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A Syrian Limestone Funerary Relief of a Man, Palmyra, circa A.D. 50-150
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- A Syrian Limestone Funerary Relief of a Man, Palmyra
- Limestone
- 21 1/4 by 16 1/2 in. 54 by 42 cm.
carved in high relief with the bust of a man holding a scroll and clad in a chiton and himation, his face with finely outlined lips, large prominent eyes with incised irises and pupils, and grooved eyebrows, his hair falling in short crescentic locks over the forehead, three lines of Palmyrene inscription carved on the slab to his left: "Alas! Makkai son of Harshu."
Provenance
Sarkis and Haddad, Beirut, early 1970s
Condition
Both hands with adjoining areas of drapery over breast broken off and repaired, large chip on drapery over proper right wrist , hairline crack running all around face appear to be a flaw in stone, face seems to have been somewhat cleaned and slightly repolished, especially chin and nose surfaces.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.