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A Byzantine Mosaic Fragment, Syria, circa 5th/6th Century A.D.
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- A Byzantine Mosaic Fragment, Syria
- 25 1/2 by 31 1/2 in. 64.8 by 80 cm.
depicting in multicolored tesserae a fruit basket, a beribboned parrot, a duck, and other elements within a lattice pattern of linked roses; together with a custom-made modern wood table.
Provenance
Mathias Komor, New York [F.435], March 3rd, 1978
Condition
Tesserae sunk into approx. 3/4-inch modern cement backing framed in steel, areas of missing stone tesseare filled with grout, several glass tesserae are either missing or have deteriorated, mostly in parrot, surface covered in layer of shellac or wax which has turned yellow over time; wood table with some minor surface scratches to top under the mosaic, otherwise in very good condition.
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.