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A Byzantine Mosaic Fragment, Syria, 5th/6th Century A.D.
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
- A Byzantine Mosaic Fragment, Syria
- 18 1/2 by 59 1/2 in. 47 by 151 cm.
depicting in multicolored tesserae between serrated borders two confronted fish on either side of an aquatic plant, two shrimp at right, another plant at left.
Provenance
acquired in 1969 by the present owner from Asfar Bros., Hotel St. George, Beirut
Condition
Tesserae set in heavy modern concrete slab, a few isolated tesserae missing or replaced, surface is very dirty with accumulated grime over grout stains, colors in catalogue are more vivid tham in reality
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 marine borders on church mosaics see J. Balty, Mosaïques antiques de Syrie, Brussels, 1977, no. 63, pp. 136-137 (Tell Hauwash, dated A.D. 516), and P. Donceel-Voûte, Les pavements des églises byzantines de Syrie et du Liban: décor, archéologie et liturgie, Louvain-la-Neuve, 1988, figs. 295-298 (Sôran). Also see B. Hamarneh, "The River Nile and Egypt in the Mosaics of the Middle East," in The Madaba Map Centenary, Jerusalem, 1999, pp. 185-189.