Lot 32
- 32
A Marble Head of the Capitoline Aphrodite, Roman Imperial, circa late 1st Century A.D.
Estimate
35,000 - 45,000 USD
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Description
- A Marble Head of the Capitoline Aphrodite, Roman Imperial
- Marble
- Height of head 9 in. 22.9 cm.; total height with 18th/19th Century shoulders and socle 17 in. 43.2 cm.
turned to her left and gazing down, with parted lips and nose restored in marble, her hair swept back from the temples, arranged in a top-knot and chignon, and bound in a diadem, two locks escaping in front of the ears; mounted on an 18th/19th Century marble bust and socle.
Provenance
European private collection, 18th/19th Century (based on the mount and restoration techniques)
a German estate, probably acquired circa 1960 or earlier (Metz GmbH, Kunstauktionen, Heidelberg, December 12th, 2009, no. 1011, illus.)
Sotheby's, New York, June 11th, 2010, no. 21, illus.
a German estate, probably acquired circa 1960 or earlier (Metz GmbH, Kunstauktionen, Heidelberg, December 12th, 2009, no. 1011, illus.)
Sotheby's, New York, June 11th, 2010, no. 21, illus.
Condition
The head in good condition, about one-third of the nose restored in marble, surface of 18/19th century shoulders somewhat pitted, minor chips in hair, large chip on one side of the chignon. Both the shoulders and the head have been dramatically cleaned since the printed catalogue was published. Please refer to the new updated online photographs.
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.