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A Hellenistic Marble Head of Herakles, circa 3rd Century B.C.
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- A Hellenistic Marble Head of Herakles
- Marble
- Height 13 in. 33 cm.
turned sharply to his right, with powerful and expressive features, thick beard of voluted curls, full parted lips beneath a long moustache, large eyes beneath a low prominent brow, and long wavy hair bound in a wide fillet knotted at the nape of the neck.
Provenance
Münzen und Medaillen AG, Basel, Kunstwerke der Antike. Auktion XXVI, October 5th, 1963, no. 185, illus.
Sotheby's, London, July 1st, 1969, no. 110, illus., sold to L. Money
California private collection (Sotheby's, New York, December 10th, 1999, no. 283, illus.)
Condition
As shown in catalogue. Side not shown in similar condition to side shown.
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.