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An Attic Marble Grave Relief Head of a Woman, 3rd quarter of the 4th Century B.C.
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- An Attic Marble Grave Relief Head of a Woman
- Height 9 1/2 in. 24.1 cm.
with full bow-shaped lips, large eyes, broadly arched eyebrows, and centrally parted wavy hair.
Provenance
Pierre Berès, Paris
Adrian Frutiger, Bremgarten-Bern, received as a present from the above in the early 1980s
Literature
Triple Gallery, Bremgarten-Bern, Unsere Besten. Antike Skulpturen und Reliefs vereint mit Meisterzeichnungen von der Renaissance bis zur klassischen Moderne, Geburtstagsausstellung, May 23rd to June 30th, 2007, p. 6, no. 2, illus.
Condition
good and a shown, upper lip mostly missing, minor nicks and scratches, note ancient circular hole drilled below inner corner of proper right eye, scattered stains of dark bitumen-like material visible in photograph
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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.