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A Marble Head of a Youth, Roman Imperial, Trajanic, Circa A.D. 98-117
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- A Marble Head of a Youth
- Marble
- Height 10 in. 25.4 cm.
his head turned to his right, with large wide-set eyes, his long wavy hair brushed forward and falling in crescentic locks over the forehead and above the nape of the neck, remains of an iron tenon on the flat unworked back, the nose formerly restored in marble.
Provenance
New Jersey Private Collection (Sotheby Parke Bernet, New York, May 19th, 1979, no. 229, illus.)
acquired by Robert Rough at the above sale
acquired by Robert Rough at the above sale
Condition
As described and shown in the catalogue; in addition note small chips and abrasions, ears fragmentary, lower proper left side of neck missing, an old label with now mostly illegible writing is on the back of neck.
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
Cf. V. Poulsen, Les Portraits Romains, vol. II, Copenhagen, 1974, pl. XCI, 55.