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A Syrian Basalt Torso of Nike, Hauran, circa 2nd Century A.D.
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- A Syrian Basalt Torso of Nike, Hauran
- Basalt
- Height 25 in. 63.5 cm.
alighting and wearing a windblown peplos fastened on the left shoulder and leaving the right breast bare.
Provenance
Merton Simpson Gallery, New York, acquired from Henri Kamer, New York, 1976
Condition
As shown, back in much the same condition as the front, note missing proper left shoulder, surface slightly weathered, current mount is operational but not ideal.
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
Cf. M. Dunand, Mission archéologique au Djebel Druze. Le Musée de Soueïda, Paris, 1934, nos. 50 and 52, pl. XVIII. For a related figure of Nike from the Hauran in the Istanbul Archaeological Museum, inv. no. 2408, see G. Mendel, Musées Impériaux Ottomans. Catalogue des sculptures grecques, romaines et byzantines, vol. III, 1914, pp. 609f., cat. no. 1399.