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Buste de l'Empereur Caracalla
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description
- Buste de l'Empereur Caracalla
la tête en marbre blanc, les épaules en marbre gris veiné
- Haut. 58 cm; larg. 43 cm; prof. 34 cm
- Height 22 3/4 in.; width 17 in.; depth 13 1/2 in.
sur un piédouche en marbre veiné rose
Literature
REFERENCE BIBLIOGRAPHIQUE
F.Haskell, N. Penny, Pour l'Amour de l'Antique, la statuaire gréco-romaine et le goût européen, Londres,1981, p.190, n° 86
Condition
Very good condition overall with a few minor chips to the edges of the grey marble drapery and to the curls of his hair.
Some natural veining to the marble head and face as can be seen on the photograph.
A few fine hairline cracks to his neck below his head.
Very attractive marble in good condition overall.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Un buste antique de Caracalla est présenté dans les collections du British Museum à Londres. L'Empereur romain Caracalla règna de 211 à 217. Il est l'auteur du célèbre Edit de Caracalla de 212, qui étendit la citoyenneté romaine à tous les habitants de l'Empire.