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A Marble Torso of Apollo, Roman Imperial, Circa 1st/2nd Century A.D.
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- A Marble Torso of Apollo
- Marble
- Height 17 in. 43.2 cm.
probably after a Greek work of the 5th Century B.C., standing and wearing a chlamys fastened at the right shoulder and falling in long folds over his back, remains of an iron tenon behind his fragmentary left shoulder, a large rectangular mortise on the cloak adjacent to his right arm.
Provenance
Estate of R.A. McKinnon, Santa Barbara, California (Parke-Bernet Galleries, New York, November 5th, 1971, no. 293, illus.)
acquired by Robert Rough at the above sale
acquired by Robert Rough at the above sale
Condition
As shown and described in the catalogue. The back of the proper left shoulder is very fragmentary, the drapery at the back summarily indicated, the surface more abraded on the back than on the front.
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.