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A Roman Marble Relief Figure of a Dancer, circa 1st Century A.D.
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- A Roman Marble Relief Figure of a Dancer
- marble
- Total height 47 cm.; height without plinth 41 cm.
probably from a circular base carved in high relief with several dancing figures, moving to right with her left leg forward, and bringing the folds of her enveloping himation to her chest with her right arm; head, right elbow, and part of left upper arm formerly restored, the back carved flat in modern times.
Provenance
European private collection, circa 18th Century (based on restoration techniques
French private collection, Paris, probably acquired in the 1970s or earlier
Paris art market
French private collection, Paris, probably acquired in the 1970s or earlier
Paris art market
Condition
Fragmentary as shown. Head, right elbow, and part of the left upper arm formerly restored, now missing. Back cut flat, with dowel in upper part. Drapery with minor chips and nicks. Proper right foot abraded. Surface has a warm colour and incrustations on the base.
"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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
Two circular bases decorated in high relief with similar dancing women are in Copenhagen, one with three (J. Ostergaard, Catalogue Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. Imperial Rome, 1996, p. 219, no. 119), the other with six figures (Ostergaard, op. cit., p. 239, no. 140). There is no known exact parallel for the present dancer's pose. For a comparable figure in the round see Berlin, Antikensammlung, inv. no. 1965.15 (http://arachne.uni-koeln.de/item/objekt/106060).