Lot 19
- 19
A Greek Marble Figure of Enthroned Kybele, Eastern Mediterranean, mid to late 4th Century B.C.
Estimate
18,000 - 22,000 USD
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Description
- A Greek Marble Figure of Enthroned Kybele, Eastern Mediterranean
- Marble
- Height 16 1/4 in. 41.3 cm.
the Mother of the Gods seated with her feet resting on a stool suported by lion feet, a lion seated on her lap, and wearing a long chiton with open sleeves, himation falling from her left shoulder and draped over her knees, and low polos, her left arm resting on the fragmentary tympanon.
Provenance
Galerie Nefer Ancient Art, Zurich, 1984
Sotheby's, New York, June 25th, 1992, no. 62, illus.
Sotheby's, New York, June 25th, 1992, no. 62, illus.
Literature
Galerie Nefer Ancient Art, Zurich, Nefer 2, 1984, no. 57, illus.
Condition
Surface weathered overall, proper left corner of throne’s back repaired, proper right forearm, drum, and fragmentary proper right corner of throne’s back each have drill holes suggesting that the statuette was once restored, note missing hair tresses and chipped nose of goddess as well as missing head of lion, fresh chips on side of throne, minor chips and losses elsewhere.
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.
Catalogue Note
For a closely related example in the Allard Pierson Museum in Amsterdam see M.J. Vermaseren, Corpus Cultus Cybelae Attidisque (CCCA), vol. VII, Leid▨en, 1977, no. 2, pl. II (Münzen & Medaillen, Basel, November 29th, 1958, no. 7, illus.).