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A Porphyry Head of a Man, Roman Imperial, circa 4th Century A.D.
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
- A Porphyry Head of a Man
- Porphyry
- Height 6 1/2 in. 16.5 cm.
probably from a relief, perhaps from a large Imperial sarcophagus, with large heavy-lidded eyes, prominent brows, and roughly worked hair falling over the forehead and side of the neck.
Provenance
European private collection, early 1930s
Literature
Richard Delbrueck, Antike Porphyrwerke, Berlin and Leipzig, 1932, p. 38, no. 7, fig. 3 (p. 37), as a Ptolemaic ruler
Condition
Mouth and nose restored. Surface weathered.
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.