A Cypriot Limestone Figure of a Votary, 7th/6th Century B.C.

striding with his left leg forward and holding his clenched right hand on the abdomen, and wearing a short kilt decorated with addorsed uraei on the overfold in front, broad belt, double hoop earrings, and headcloth flaring at the back, his face with outlined high cheekbones, large eyes, and long tapering eyebrows in relief.

Henri E. Smeets, Weert, The Netherlands (Sotheby's, London, Catalogue of the Smeets Collection of Antiquities, November 7th, 1977, no. 116, illus.)

Eric Godet et al., A Private Collection, Weert, The Netherlands, 1975, no. 176, illus.

repaired at neck with restoration along breakline, hairline cracks below shoulders, across proper right forearm, proper left elbow, and below belt may indicate further repairs, note damage to face and proper left shoulder as well as area of abrasion on top of head, knuckles possibly restored in painted plaster
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.

For related examples compare British Museum, Sculpture, pp. 20-21, figs. 14-15.