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A Marble Sarcophagus Fragment, Roman Imperial, circa late 3rd Century A.D.
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description
- A Marble Sarcophagus Fragment
- 23 1/2 by 23 by 23 in. 59.7 by 58.4 by 58.4 cm.
from the right rounded end of a strigillated sarcophagus, boldly carved in relief with the figure of a lion attacking a hoofed animal, the details extensively drilled.
Provenance
from the garden of a mansion in Newport, Rhode Island, most likely from a 19th Century collection
Condition
surface weathered, some cracks, small chips, ancient and modern
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 another fragment from the same sarcophagus showing a medallion portrait bust of a woman see Christie's, New York, June 14th, 1996, no. 138 (Sotheby's, New, York, December 6th, 2006, no. 129). For a related example see Jutta Stroszeck, Löwen-Sarkophage. Sarkophage mit Löwenkopfen, schreitende Löwen un Löwen-kampfgruppen, Berlin, 1998, pl. 43,2. Also see Sotheby's, New York June 7th, 2007, no. 78.