Lot 29
  • 29

A Roman Marble Head of Pan, circa 3rd Century A.D.

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description

  • A Roman Marble Head of Pan
  • marble
  • Height 9.5 cm.
his scowling face turned to his right, with deeply-drilled thick wavy moustache, pointed ears, scent glands hanging from either side of his jaw, parted lips, broad nose, and large eyes with incised irises and pupils beneath knitted brows, and long shaggy hair; no restorations.

Provenance

estate of Flora Whitney Miller (1897-1986), New York (Sotheby’s, New York, May 29th, 1987, no. 113, illus.)

Condition

A shown. Note damaged hair in front and abraded nose and forehead. Minor nicks and scratches overall. most of original polish preserved.
"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

Flora Whitney Miller was the daughter of Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, founder of the Whitney Museum in New York. Flora Whitney Miller was later its president and chairman. The sale in which the head of Pan was sold included several other objects from her estate, primary among them a splendid monumental Roman marble sarcophagus showing the Story of Adonis, acquired by the Antiken Museum Berlin (http://arachne.uni-koeln.de/item/objekt/41143).