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An Etruscan Bronze Figure of a Man, probably northern Umbria, 5th/4th century B.C.
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- An Etruscan Bronze Figure of a Man, probably northern Umbria
- bronze
- Height 23.2 cm.
of highly stylized attenuated form with remaining arm raised and held out to the side, his head with large open mouth and recessed triangular eyes, a lozenge shaped recess below the nape of the neck.
Provenance
Mathias Komor, New York
Arthur Cohen and Elaine Lustig Cohen, acquired from the above on January 30th, 1969
Arthur Cohen and Elaine Lustig Cohen, acquired from the above on January 30th, 1969
Condition
Repaired in at least 2 places across the body and across of the top of proper left leg. Areas of pitting and corrosion as shown. Proper right arm probably repaired. Left arm missing as described.
"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
For two comparable figures, each holding a shield and thought to probably represent Mars, compare Eroi e Regine: Piceni Popolo d’Europa, Palazzo Barberini, April 12th-July 1st, 2001, fig. 58, p. 86, and cat. nos. 365-366, p. 234-235.