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A Marble Relief Head of a Lion, Roman Imperial, 2nd half of the 3rd Century A.D.
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- A Marble Relief Head of a Lion, Roman Imperial
- Marble
- 12 by 12 1/2 by 6 1/2 in. 30.5 by 31.8 by 16.5 cm.
from the left side of a strigillated sarcophagus with rounded ends, with robustly carved features, bared incisors, and deeply-drilled thick shaggy mane.
Provenance
acquired on the art market in Beirut in the 1960s
Condition
As shown. Surface weathered overall. Fragmentary mortise in back on top of head with remains of iron corrosion. Two sawn-off iron pins surrounded by fill material at bottom in back. Scattered chips, losses, and abrasions.
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
For a closely related example on a strigillated sarcophagus with twin lion heads holding rings in their mouths see F. W. Deichmann, ed., Repertorium der christlich-antiken Sarkophage I. Rom und Ostia, Wiesbaden, 1967, p. 312, no. 759, pl. 120 (http://arachne.uni-koeln.de/item/objekt/29693; http://arachne.uni-koeln.de/item/marbilderbestand/872729).