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A ROMAN MARBLE FIGURE OF SILENUS, CIRCA 2ND CENTURY A.D., WITH CIRCA 18TH CENTURY RESTORATIONS | A Roman Marble Figure of Silenus
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Height without plinth 62 cm.
standing with the weight on his right leg, a treek trunk support against his left leg, and holding a cymbal in his lowered right hand, his right arm formerly raised, an animal skin knotted on the breast, the head with parted lips and unruly beard; restorations.
Provenance
European private collection, circa 18th Century (based on restoration techniques)
German private collection (Hampel, Munich, April 12th, 2018, no. 208, illus.)
acquired at the above sale by the present owner
German private collection (Hampel, Munich, April 12th, 2018, no. 208, illus.)
acquired at the above sale by the present owner
Condition
Ancient base inserted in a modern square marble plinth; repairs across waist, middle of proper right thigh, proper left knee, and across top of support; proper right shoulder restored and painted over; proper right arm missing; entire proper left arm, including shoulder, hand and cymbal, restored in marble and somewhat loose with fresh chips along join in back of proper left back shoulder; nose restored in plaster; surface weathered and dirty overall with areas of heavy overpainting along repairs; small iron pin sticking out above abdomen.
"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
Related statues of Silenoi are discussed by J. Habetzeder, Opuscula, vol. 3, 2010, pp. 163ff. Also compare a statue in Palazzo Colonna (M. Picozzi, ed., Palazzo Colonna, Appartamenti. Sculture antiche e dall’antico, 2010, pp. 331ff., no. 71), and a statue sold at Christie’s, New York, June 12th, 2002, no. 203.