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A Fragmentary Roman Marble Pilaster Capital, circa early 2nd Century A.D.
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- A Fragmentary Roman Marble Pilaster Capital
- Marble
- Height 15 5/8 by 12 3/4 in. 39.8 by 32.4 cm.
carved with twin addorsed tendrils each emerging from overlapping acanthus leaves and terminating in a rosette, a foliate motif on the abacus.
Provenance
German private collection, Hamburg, 1930s
Condition
Fragmentary as shown, surface is dirty with palm grease, nicotine, etc., and can probably be cleaned.
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.
Catalogue Note
For another object from the same German collection see Sotheby's, New York, June 8th, 2011, no. 43, a Roman marble cinerary urn in the form of a temple.