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after the antique, Italian, 19th century
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- a large white and onyx marble bust of the Emperor Caracalla
on marble socle
Condition
This sculpture is in stable condition. Wear, chips and losses commensurate with age. Loss and repair to nose, large diagonal break and repair to proper left side of drapery (repairs with fills). Fills to small loss in the center of Caracalla's breast plate.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Marcus Aurelius Antonius (186-217) called Caracalla, was the oldest son of the Emperor Septimus Severus and his wife Julia. Born in Lyon he was proclaimed co emperor with his brother Geta on the death of their father in 211. In 212, in order to secure total power, Caracalla murdered his brother and later put to death over twenty thousand men who had supported his brother.
Busts of this type with the combination of coloured shoulders and white marble head were made from the late Renaissance to well into the 19th century. This type of sculpture formed part of the furnishings of the great Italian palaces where many are still preserved today.
Busts of this type with the combination of coloured shoulders and white marble head were made from the late Renaissance to well into the 19th century. This type of sculpture formed part of the furnishings of the great Italian palaces where many are still preserved today.