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A Cycladic Marble Kandila, Early Bronze Age I, circa 3000-2700 B.C.
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- A Cycladic Marble Kandila
- Height 8 7/8 in. 22.6 cm.
with slightly flaring cylindrical foot, broad globular body with four pierced lug handles, and tapering neck with rounded rim.
Provenance
Münzen & Medaillen AG, Basel, Kunstwerke der Antike, December 13th, 1969, no. 161, illus.
Condition
surface is abraded and appears to have been acid-cleaned, two vertical cracks through rim and shoulder, half of rim repaired, top of rim chipped all around, chips on handles
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.