Lot 17
- 17
A Greek Marble Head of a Woman, Circa 1st Half of the 4th Century B.C.
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- A Greek Marble Head of a Woman
- Marble
- Height 7 in. 17.8 cm.
turned to her right, with slender neck, her oval face with dimpled chin, parted bow-shaped lips, and slightly upturned nose, her hair raised high above the forehead and bound in a sakkos.
Provenance
German private collection, late 1970s/early 1980s
Wladimir Rosenbaum (1894-1984), Galerie Serodine, Ascona
Galerie Nefer, Zurich
Daedalus Gallery, New York, circa 1990
American private collection
Literature
Daedalus Gallery. Selections from the Opening Exhibition, New York, [1990], pp. 4-5, illus.
Condition
surface weathered as shown, more so on side not shown, blackish area of incrustation extends over back of head
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.