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A Roman Marble Relief Fragment, Eastern Mediterranean, 2nd/3rd Century A.D.
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- A Roman Marble Relief Fragment, Eastern Mediterranean
- Height 27 1/2 in. 69.8 cm.
from a large column sarcophagus, carved in high relief with a youthful figure standing with the weight on the right leg and left hand holding the folds of the garment, and wearing a short tunic bound with a belt, and himation fastened with a brooch on the right shoulder.
Provenance
Drouot, Paris, April 24th, 1990, no. 95, cover illus.
Condition
as shown, note chips, abrasions, surface wear, and remains of incrustation, back is carved flat and polished/worn
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 related column sarcophagus fragments from Asia Minor each showing a youth in closely related costume and posture see H. Wiegartz, Kleinasiatische Sarkophage. Untersuchungen zum Sarkophagtypus und zu den figürlichen Darstellungen, Berlin, 1965, p. 84, M8, note 22, pls. 17 i (Izmir), 24a (Adana), and 25 b (Aksehir).