Lot 331
- 331
A Byzantine Stone Relief, 12th/13th Century
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- Stone
- 35 1/2 by 26 5/8 in.; 90.2 by 67.6 cm.
probably depicting Emperor Heraclius, on later metal stand.
Provenance
Sotheby's, New York, January 26 and 27, 2000, lot 2
Christie’s, London, Primitive Art, Antiquities and Ancient Jewellery, July 12, 1972, lot 195, pl. VIII
Wi🎀th Henri Kamer, Kamer & Cie, 34 rue de Seine, Paris, by December 1975
Literature
Kamer & Cie, Qualité, Paris, [1975], no. 19, illus.
Condition
Losses and weathering throughout. Repaired break from border down through horse's head and foreleg to the bottom. Restoration to lower left corner, visible in photo.
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.