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An Onyx Table Support, Roman Imperial, Circa 1st Century A.D.
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- An Onyx Table Support
- Onyx
- Height 17 1/4 in. 43.8 cm.
from a trapezophoros, in the form of the head of a panther, the powerful jaws with teeth bared.
Provenance
Horst-Ulbo Bauer, Neuenhöfferaller 10, Cologne
Fritz Meyer-Stuckmann (1908-1984), Zeiss-Bogen 49, Essen-Bredeney, acquired from the above on May 20th, 1969, on behalf of the current owner's father
Fritz Meyer-Stuckmann (1908-1984), Zeiss-Bogen 49, Essen-Bredeney, acquired from the above on May 20th, 1969, on behalf of the current owner's father
Condition
Head broken off and repaired, a rusting iron pin at back of head has caused several radiating cracks extending throughout the head, ears fragmentary, upper proper right canine tooth and adjacent incisor missing, lower proper right canine tooth chipped and abraded, nose chipped and abraded, proper right side of face is sin slightly better condition than left.
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 a related example in alabastro a pecorella cf. the Musei Capitolini, Centrale Montemartini, inv. no. M.C. 324 (M. De Nuccio and L. Ungaro, eds., I marmi colorati della Roma imperiale, cat. no. 88). Also see P. Pensabene, Le vie del marmo, Rome, 1995, p. 376, fig. 406 (alabastro fiorito).