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A Marble Panther Trapezophoros, Roman Imperial, circa 1st Century A.D.
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 EUR
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Description
- marble
- Haut. 69,5 cm. ; Height 27 3/8 in.
with gaping jaws, emerging from a slender cabriole support sheathed in acanthus leaves
Provenance
Prof. Franz Gross (d. 1984), Bottmingen, Switzerland, acquired in the 1970's (Galerie Koller, Zurich, Franz Gross Sammlung, March 30th 2009, no. 824)
Sotheby's, New York, June 11th 2010, lot 45
Sotheby's, New York, June 11th 2010, lot 45
Condition
Good and as shown. Ears chipped. Proper left ear more so than the right. Paw chipped, and proper right side of it is missing. Other minor chips. Surface somewhat worn.
Bon état général. Quelques éclats aux oreilles principalement à l’oreille gauche ainsi qu’à la patte dont le côté droit est manquant. Divers petits éclats ailleurs. Surface quelque peu usée et légèrement foncée récemment pour paraitre moins blanche.
"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."