Lot 85
  • 85

A Byzantine Mosaic Fragment, 5th/6th Century A.D.

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description

  • A Byzantine Mosaic Fragment
  • Marble and concrete
  • 37 by 46 in. 94 by 117 cm.
depicting in multicolored tesserae a deer facing right.

Provenance

B.C. Holland, Chicago, inv. no. D79-11-18
acquired from the above by the present owner on July 26th, 1982

Condition

Original tesserae set into a thick slab of modern cement, several areas of losses, and cracks visible in photograph.
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.
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