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A Roman Marble Garland Sarcophagus Fragment, Eastern Mediterranean, Antonine, 3rd Quarter of the 2nd Century A.D.
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- A Roman Marble Garland Sarcophagus Fragment, Eastern Mediterranean
- Marble
- 17 by 15 by 5 in. 43.2 by 38 by 13 cm.
from the center of the front panel, carved in high relief with the figure of an erote standing with his head turned to his right, holding a heavy beribboned garland of leaves over his shoulders, and grasping each swath with one hand.
Provenance
William Randolph Hearst (1863-1951), San Simeon, California
The Hearst Corporation, San Simeon, California
acquired from the above by the present owner in 1959
The Hearst Corporation, San Simeon, California
acquired from the above by the present owner in 1959
Condition
As shown, chips and abrasions overall, edges of fragment were cut back and stippled, including part of background, either to make figure appear three-dimensional or for insertion into a wall, or both.
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.
Catalogue Note
For a closely related sarcophagus panel carved with Nikai and Erotes supporting garlands, see The J. Paul Getty Museum, inv. no. 72.AA.52, once at Lowther Castle (G. Koch, Roman Funerary Sculpture: Catalogue of the Collections, Malibu, Cal., 1988, no. 23; G. Koch and H. Sichtermann, Römische Sarkophage, Munich, 1982, fig. 480).