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A Marble Portrait Bust of a Lady, Roman Imperial, Early Hadrianic, circa A.D. 117-125
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- A Marble Portrait Bust of a Lady
- Height 19 1/2 in. 49.5 cm.
wearing a tunic and cloak, her head turned slightly to her left, her face with bow-shaped lips, the hair parted in the center, drawn back behind the ears and up from the nape of the neck into a tiered turban of coiled braids flaring in a broad triangular tuft over the top of the head, two thinner braids intersecting over the forehead, voluted curls escaping over the temples, the draped bust carved in one piece with the plinth.
Provenance
Christie's, London, December 7th, 1971, no. 274, illus.
acquired in London in 1972
Condition
as shown, old restorations (drapery fold, chin and proper lower right cheek, nose, drapery fold) now missing, surface slightly weathered, ear perimeters broken off, chips and scratches overall, remains of glue from two circular (auction?) labels on plinth
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.