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A Marble Plinth, Leg, and Cuirass from a Monumental Statue of Ares, Roman Imperial, Eastern Mediterranean, circa 1st Century A.D., or earlier
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
- A Marble Plinth, Leg, and Cuirass from a Monumental Statue of Ares, Roman Imperial, Eastern Mediterranean
- Marble
- Height 32 in. 81.3 cm.
the god formerly standing on his right leg against a cuirass or tropaion, the cuirass with shoulder strap, gorgoneion in relief on the thorax, one row of pteryges, and kilt made of leather lappets.
Provenance
Belgian private collection, acquired circa 1970
Condition
As shown, surface weathered, scattered chips and abrasions, chips particularly to edges and toes, losses to proper right side of knee, visible in catalogue photograph, and also to proper left side of calf and top of foot behind big toe.
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 related example see the statue of Mars Ultor in the Musée Archéologique de Cherchell, inv. no. 174 (http://arachne.uni-koeln.de/item/objekt/4364).