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A Roman Marble Cinerary Urn Fragment, 1st Century A.D.
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- A Roman Marble Cinerary Urn Fragment
- Marble
- Height 8 1/2 in. 21.6 cm.
carved with a fragmentary recessed panel above a serpent's head, and with the head of a bearded deity with long radiating hair swept up above the forehead, an olive garland tied with a ribbon falling on both sides of the head, the panel inscribed in ink in a 19th Century hand: "Scavato il 10 Marzo 92 [.......] Spoleto."
Provenance
Sue Mengers (1932-2011), Beverly Hills, California, acquired in the 1970s/1980s (Bonham's, Los Angeles, Property from the Estate of Sue Mengers, June 12th, 2012, no. 2618, illus.)
Condition
Surface very dirty, could be cleaned, otherwise as shown.
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.