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A Roman Marble Portrait Head of a Youth, Julio-Claudian, Circa 1st Half of the 1st Century A.D.
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- A Roman Marble Portrait Head of a Youth
- Marble
- Height 11 1/2 in. 29.2 cm.
turned to his right, his hair falling in comma-shaped locks over the forehead and over the nape of the neck, curls escaping before the ears, the crown of the head once carved separately and now missing, possible remains of drapery against the left side of the neck.
Provenance
French family collection, since the 1960s
Condition
As shown and described, surface weathered overall, nose missing as shown, once restored in plaster, scattered chips and abrasions including a significant chip on the proper right side of the chin, the rims of the ears chipped, crown and back of head lacking and probably carved separately as described.
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.