- 49
A Marble Torso of Apollo or Dionysos, Roman Imperial, circa 1st Century A.D.
Estimate
50,000 - 80,000 USD
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- A Marble Torso of Apollo or Dionysos
- Marble
- Height 15 3/4 in. 40 cm.
the youthful god standing with his weight on the right leg, his long wavy hair falling onto the shoulders and back.
Provenance
Dr. Dieter Wyss (1923-1994), Würzburg and Ibiza, acquired in Basel in the mid 1970s
by descent to the present owner
Literature
Oliver Forge & Brendan Lynch, The Wyss Collection of Ancient Sculpture, London, 2008, no. 11, illus.
Christie's, London, October 13th, 2008, no. 187, illus.
Condition
Very good and as you see it in the photo. The back is well done but slightly less finished, has some minor chips, and has quite a bit of encrustation.
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.