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A Roman Marble Relief Head of a Youth, Eastern Roman Empire, circa 3rd Century A.D.
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- A Roman Marble Relief Head of a Youth, Eastern Roman Empire
- Marble
- Height 4 5/8 in. 11.2 cm.; depth 6 1/2 in. 16.5 cm.
turned to his left, with parted lips and long centrally parted hair.
Provenance
Ambassador George Crews McGhee (1912-2005), Middleburg, Virginia, acquired prior to 1954
Exhibited
"Ancient Art in American Private Collections," Loan Exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, December 28th, 1954 - February 15th, 1955
Literature
Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University, Ancient Art in American Private Collections, exh. cat., Cambridge, Mass., no. 177, pl. L
Condition
As shown, note broken nose and lightly chipped upper lip, greenish pigment on pupils appears to be modern.
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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.