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An Etruscan Bronze Figure of a Youth, circa 2nd Century B.C.
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- An Etruscan Bronze Figure of a Youth
- Bronze
- Height 6 1/2 in. 16.5 cm.
of slender form stepping forward onto his right leg and offering a phiale mesomphalos in his right hand, a chlamys draped loosely over his left arm and shoulder, his long engraved hair radiating from the crown and bound in a twisted fillet.
Provenance
Münzen und Medaillen AG, Basel
Andre Emmerich, New York (inv. GR-248), 1982
New York private collection, 1983
Sotheby's, New York, May 29th, 1987, no. 82, illus.
Royal-Athena Galleries, New York
acquired from the above by the current owner
Condition
As shown. Fingers of proper left hand partially missing.
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.