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A Syrian Limestone Funerary Relief, Palmyra, circa mid 2nd Century A.D.
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
- A Syrian Limestone Funerary Relief, Palmyra
- Height from modern base 21 in. 53.3 cm.
carved in high relief with the bust of a young man clad in a chiton and himation, his face with prominent chin, bow-shaped lips, straight nose, long eyes, chevron-incised eyebrows in relief, and furrowed brow, his unruly wavy hair falling over the forehead in comma-shaped and voluted curls, three lines of Aramaic inscription carved on the slab to his left, "Ogga (son of) Ma'an, son of Ogga, Alas."
Provenance
Peter Marks Gallery, New York, 1969
Condition
as shown, note broken-off left hand and chipped corners, nose slightly rubbed, nicks and scratches overall, diagonal line across face is flaw in stone, mounted so that relief is slightly sunken in base
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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.