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A Sabaean Alabaster Head of a Woman, Southern Arabia, circa 2nd century B.C. /1st century A.D.
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- A Sabaean Alabaster Head of a Woman, Southern Arabia
- Alabaster
- Height 8 1/2 in. 21.6 cm.
with broad tapering neck, triangular face with with small prominent mouth, large eyes, grooved eyebrows recessed for inlays, pierced ears, and long coiffure, an incised dotted(?) line below the hairline.
Provenance
Glasgow private collection, acquired in the 1950s
acquired from the above by the present owner
acquired from the above by the present owner
Condition
As shown, note broken nose, shallow chip to proper right cheek, and light abrasions to eyebrows; head is riveted to old wood base.
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.