- 27
A ROMAN MARBLE MASK OF SILENUS, CIRCA 2ND CENTURY A.D. | A Roman Marble Mask of Silenus
估價
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
Log in to view results
招標截止
描述
- 20 by 15 by 6 cm.
with long beard of symmetricaly arranged corkscrew curls, parted lips, large heavy-lidded eyes, and furrowed brow, his hair bound in a fillet and surmounted by a wreath of ivy leaves and berries; no restorations.
來源
French private collection, by descent in the family since the 1930s (Drouot-Richelieu, Couteau-Bégarie, May 30th, 2018, no. 104, illus.)
acquired at the above sale by the present owner
acquired at the above sale by the present owner
Condition
Tip of nose, front of lower lip, and outer sides of upper lip, and upper eyelids chipped as shown; ends of beard curls fragmentary; ivy berries and leaves on proper right side more weathered than on proper left side; area of heavy incrustation along proper left side of face and hair; surface with minor chips and abrasions overall and with remains of root marks overall; back is broken off.
"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."