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A Marble Torso of the Knidian Aphrodite, Roman Imperial, Circa 1st Century A.D.
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- A Marble Torso of the Knidian Aphrodite, Roman Imperial
- Marble
- Height 13 1/2 in. 34.3 cm.
the goddess bending slightly forward, her hip and thigh with remains of tenons for the right arm and hand, traces of the support visible on the left thigh.
Provenance
Matthias Komor, New York, by 1957
Edwin L. Weisl, Jr. (Sotheby Parke Bernet, New York, May 19th, 1979, no. 225, illus.)
Sotheby's, New York, May 20th, 1982, no. 146, illus.
Kalef Alaton (1940-1989), Los Angeles
acquired by the present owner from the above in the 1980s
Edwin L. Weisl, Jr. (Sotheby Parke Bernet, New York, May 19th, 1979, no. 225, illus.)
Sotheby's, New York, May 20th, 1982, no. 146, illus.
Kalef Alaton (1940-1989), Los Angeles
acquired by the present owner from the above in the 1980s
Exhibited
University of Indiana Museum, Bloomington
The Brooklyn Museum, inv. nos. L76.11.25 and TL1976.89.25, from 1976 to March 1979
The Brooklyn Museum, inv. nos. L76.11.25 and TL1976.89.25, from 1976 to March 1979
Literature
Vogue Magazine, September 1957, p. 260, illus.
Condition
As shown and described, surface cleaned with remnants of root mark deposits, some scattered chips, abrasions and scratches. Modern red marble base with repaired break.
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.