A Roman Marble Figure of Isis or a Priestess of Isis, circa 2nd Century A.D., with 18th Century restorations

standing on a molded rectangular base with the weight on her right leg, and wearing sandals, chiton, and himation tied in a knot between her breasts, her hair falling in twin corkscrew curls over the upper back.

acquired by the present owner in the early 1960s at a house sale in Sherman, Connecticut

As shown. Chips and abrasions. Head restored. Proper left forearm once restored, presumably in marble, corroded iron pin remaining. Proper right forearm restored in marble with restored hand missing. Some small chips especially in lower part of drapery restored in painted plaster. Hold on top of base close to front left corner, now plugged with fill material. Lower back with areas of encrustation and root marks. Surface appears to have been repolished in front.
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.

For related figures see J. Eingartner, Isis und ihre Dienerinnen in der Kunst der romischen Kaiserzeit, Leiden, 1991, pls. IX-XXVIII.