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A Greek Bronze Figure of a Boar, circa late 6th Century B.C.
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- A Greek Bronze Figure of a Boar
- Bronze
- Length 4 3/4 in. 12.1 cm.
Posed as if about to charge, with sharp protruding tusks, striated ruff and crested mane, and corkscrew tail.
Provenance
Mathias Komor, New York [I.692], March 17th, 1979
Condition
Surface somewhat worn overall, top of mane slighlty abraded and chipped in front.
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 a related example cf. K. Schefold, Meisterwerke griechischer Kunst, Basel, 1960, p. 180, no. 185, illus. on p. 183 (Münzen und Medaillen AG, Basel, Auktion 18, 1958, no. 18; Sotheby's, London, Antiquities from the Schuster Collection, July 10th, 1989, no. 82).