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A Roman Bronze Figure of a Goddess, Circa 1st/2nd Century A.D.
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- A Roman Bronze Figure of a Goddess
- Bronze
- Height 8 1/8 in. 20.6 cm.
standing and holding a separately cast garland in her left hand, and wearing pointed shoes, long chiton, and himation lifted as a veil over her head, her hair surmounted by a diadem decorated with rosettes, and falling in long wavy tresses in front, the pupils of the eyes indented.
Provenance
Egyptian family collection, Alexandria and Cairo, acquired in the early part of the 20th century in Egypt and Europe, and transferred from Egypt to northern European family residences in the early 1950s
Northern European private collection, by direct descent from the above in the 1970s
acquired from the above by the present owner in 2002
Northern European private collection, by direct descent from the above in the 1970s
acquired from the above by the present owner in 2002
Condition
Chin, nose, forehead, cheeks, and other extremities rubbed, surface worn overall, hole in back of proper right shoulder.
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.