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A Marble Head of the Athena Vescovali, Roman Imperial, circa 1st Century A.D.
Estimate
125,000 - 175,000 USD
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Description
- A Marble Head of the Athena Vescovali
- marble
- Height 9 3/4 in. 24.8 cm.
after a Greek prototype of the 4th Century B.C., turned to her left, her face with bow-shaped lips, straight nose, and almond-shaped eyes, her centrally parted wavy hair swept over the ears, falling over the nape of the neck, and surmounted by a Corinthian helmet.
Provenance
Colonel Norman R. Colville (1892-1976 or 1893-1974), Penheale Manor, Egloskerry, Cornwall, acquired in the 1940s/1960s, most likely from K.J. Hewett, London
private collection (Christie's, London, April 25th, 2001, no. 267, illus.)
Condition
Pointed ends of helmet's cheek-pieces missing, tip of nose chipped, crack across neck, helmet lining protruding above proper right ear is lightly chipped, lining over hair on proper right side lighty chipped, rim of proper right ear abraded and chipped, note gash below proper left corner of mouth.
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.