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A Bronze Figure of a Warrior, Roman Imperial, circa 2nd Century A.D.
Estimate
8,000 - 10,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- bronze
- Haut. 20.6 cm. ; Height 8 1/8 in.
probably from a mythological group, striding with his head turned to his right and his left hand extended, and wearing a belt, bandolier, and chlamys fastened with a circular brooch on the chest, his hair surmounted by a diadem
Provenance
Drouot-Richelieu, Paris, February 10th, 1991, lot 129
French private collection (Sotheby's, New York, June 11th, 2010, lot 129)
French private collection (Sotheby's, New York, June 11th, 2010, lot 129)
Condition
Fragmentary as shown. Surface cleaned down to raw metal and somewhat worn. Nose chipped. Small areas of dark green corrosion. Several spots of possible bronze disease.
Fragmentaire. Surface nettoyée jusqu'à faire apparaitre par endroits le métal d’origine et quelque peu usée. Eclats au nez. Petites zones de corrosion vert foncé. Quelques taches plus claires dues peut-être à la maladie du bronze.
"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."