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Two Bronze Leonine Masks, Late Roman or Byzantine, circa 4th/6th Century A.D.
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- Two Bronze Leonine Masks, Late Roman or Byzantine
- Bronze and lead
- Diameters 4 3/4 in. 12 cm.
from a chest or door, each with boldly modeled face, grooved whiskers, inserted incisors, and ribbed ring suspended from the gaping jaws, the interior filled with lead, remains of sheet copper behind.
Provenance
Estates of Audrey B. and Stephen R. Currier, acquired prior to 1967 (Sotheby's, New York, November 21st-22nd, 1985, no. 70, illus.)
Condition
Very good and as shown. The inserted upper incisors missing on one mask. One incisor on the other mask fragmentary. The attached sheet copper on the back of each mask is mostly missing and in one case crumpled. Because the interiors are filled with lead, these masks are much heavier than one would expect.
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.