A Marble Torso of Athena, Roman Imperial, Circa 2nd Century A.D.

standing with the weight on her right leg, her now missing separately-carved right arm formerly raised, her wavy hair falling in long locks over the shoulders and in a straight plait over the nape of the neck, and wearing a chiton with overfold fastened with a belt across the waist, himation draped over the right shoulder and across the back, and aegis with gorgoneion falling diagonally across the chest from her right shoulder, the neck hollowed out to receive the separately-carved head.

Sotheby's, London, May 17th, 1983, no. 308, illus.
Royal-Athena Galleries, New York, acquired at the above sale
Summa Galleries, Los Angeles, acquired from the above on December 28th, 1984
Kalef Alaton (1940-1989), Los Angeles
aquired from the above by the present owner in the 1980s

As shown and described, surface weathered and cleaned with remaining incrustation throughout except on chest, scattered chips and abrasions particularly to drapery, remains of drill hole in proper right shoulder for attachment of separately carved right arm.
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.
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