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A Roman Bronze Figure of an Eagle, circa 1st/2nd Century A.D.
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- A Roman Bronze Figure of an Eagle
- Bronze
- Height 4 in. 10.2 cm.
perched erect on a globe and holding a victor's wreath in its beak, the richly layered feathers carefully engraved, pupils of the eyes indented, the eyes and wreath apparently made of a different alloy.
Provenance
Florida Private Collection, acquired prior to 1973 (Sotheby's, New York, December 11th, 2002, no. 73, illus.)
Condition
very good; the deep grooves under the globe may have served for attachment to something else
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.
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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.