the lid carved in the form of the deceased reclining, resting his left elbow on cushions, holding a phiale in his right hand, and wearing a long tunic, his hair bound in a fillet or wreath, the front of the urn carved in relief with a farewell scene between husband and wife shaking hands and flanked by a Fury on one side and four draped figures on the other.

acquired by the present owner's father on the Basel art market in the 1950s

Condition consistent with age. Surface weathered with chips and abrasions overall. Back of actual urn repaired from 4 or 5 fragments, including a loose triangular held by an iron clamp.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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For closely related examples from Volterra see Museo Archeologico, Florence, inv. nos. 5516 (//arachne.uni-koeln.de/item/marbilderbestand/882624) and 5517 (//arachne.uni-koeln.de/item/marbilderbestand/882625), and Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, formerly in the Este-Catajo Collection (//arachne.uni-koeln.de/item/marbilderbestand/883274 and //arachne.uni-koeln.de/item/marbilderbestand/883282).