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A Roman Marble Head of a Youth, circa 1st Century A.D.
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- A Roman Marble Head of a Youth
- Marble
- Height 8 in. 20.3 cm.
inspired by a Polykleitan prototype of the early 4th century B.C., turned to his left, his hair divided over the forehead and tied in a diadem knotted in the back and entwined with ivy leaves, the underside of the neck prepared in modern times for attachment to a bust or statue.
Provenance
Dr. Mantz, Basel, acquired in the 1950s
Condition
Somewhat weathered overall, nose restored in marble (join filled in and painted over), chips on edges of ears and leaves of crown, chin abraded, lead-filled hole in nape of neck, neck break cut straight and worked smooth for adjusting onto a statue or bust.
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.