Lot 22
- 22
A Rosso Antico Marble Herm Head of Pan or a Satyr, Roman Imperial, circa 1st Century A.D.
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- A Rosso Antico Marble Herm Head of Pan or a Satyr, Roman Imperial
- Marble
- Height 7 in. 18 cm.
with full beard, long moustache with voluted ends, and gnarled brow, the eyes hollowed out for inlay, the ends of his fillet falling over the shoulders, a graffito on one side.
Provenance
French private collection, Cannes, since the early 20th Century
acquꦅired by the൲ present owner at an estate auction in Cannes
Condition
Fragmentary as shown, back of head missing, in addition to obvious losses note chipped tip of nose and missing ends of beard, ancient graffito on proper right side seems to depict stick figure with radiate crown, facial surfaces show signs of wear consistent with long period of handling, underside shows modern circular saw marks.
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.
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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.