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A Marble Head of Aphrodite, Roman Imperial, circa 2nd Century A.D.
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 EUR
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Description
- marble
- Haut. 15.2 cm. ; Height 6 in.
turned to her right, with slender neck and deep-set eyes with incised irises and dotted pupils, her centrally parted hair swept over the ears to a chignon behind, bound in a diadem, and gathered in a topknot
Provenance
Former French private collection, acquired in the 1940's
Sotheby's, New York, June 11th, 2010, lot 31
Sotheby's, New York, June 11th, 2010, lot 31
Condition
Nose and lips restored. Large chips on chignon. Surface . Minor chips and abrasions.
Nez et lèvres restaurés (bouchages). Eclats importants sur le chignon. Légers accidents et abrasions.
"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."