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A Roman Bronze Applique of Helios , circa 2nd Century A.D.
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- A Roman Bronze Applique of Helios
- Bronze
- 6 1/8 by 5 7/8 in. 15.5 by 15 cm.
of rectangular form, cast in relief with a bust of the sun-god, his head turned slightly to his left, his long unruly hair bound in a radiate crown.
Provenance
Royal-Athena Galleries, New York, 1984
NFA Antiquities, New York
Sotheby's, London, July 10th, 1990, no. 486, illus.
Royal-Athena Galleries, New York, inv. no. SLF86
Literature
Royal Athena Galleries, New York, Art of the Ancient World, vol. 68, January 1992, no. 148, illus.; vol. 76, January 2001, no. 105, illus; January 2002, no. 148, illus.
Condition
Appears to have been cleaned down to the raw metal and repatinated. Top of one ray of diadem broken off. Tips of all rays abraded.
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.