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A Roman Marble Head of a Satyr, circa 2nd Century A.D.
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- A Roman Marble Head of a Satyr
- marble
- Height 18 cm. 7 1/8 in.
turned sharply to his right, with youthful face and smiling mouth, pointed ear, his unruly hair bound in a pine wreath, the back carved flat; no restorations.
Provenance
French private collection, 19th Century
French private collection, acquired in the 1960s/70s
acquired at auction in France by the current owner
French private collection, acquired in the 1960s/70s
acquired at auction in France by the current owner
Condition
Two metal pins in hair above wreath, numerous areas of wear, abrasions,and minor chips, surface very dirty and easily cleaned.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
The head belongs to a type preserved in numerous copies, for example a head in Dresden: K. Knoll, et al., eds., Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden. Katalog der antiken Bildwerke, vol. 2, 2011, pp. 898ff., no. 213. Other copies were sold at Sotheby’s, New York, December 12th–13th, 1991, no. 77, and December 17th, 1997, no. 114. The original is dated in the 3rd Century B.C.