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A Limestone Funerary Stele, Syria, Roman Imperial, circa 2nd Century A.D.
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- A Limestone Funerary Stele, Syria, Roman Imperial
- 31 by 14 1/2 in. 78.7 by 36.8 cm.
carved in relief within a raised frame with an eagle standing atop a filleted wreath, a conical basket on a profiled base below, six lines of Greek inscription with remains of red pigment to the left of the basket, the text possibly ending with the formula KHAIRE ("hail and farewell").
Provenance
acquired in Beirut in 1972
Condition
as shown, somewhat weathered
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 other examples of eagles, wreaths, and baskets on funerary reliefs from the area of Hierapolis (present-day Membidji) and Zeugma-Seleucia on the Euphrates (present-day Belkis), see F. Cumont, "L'aigle Funéraire d'Hiérapolis et l'apothéose des empereurs," Études syriennes, Paris, 1917, pp. 39-48.