- 70
A Fragmentary Roman Marble Candelabrum Shaft, circa 2nd Century A.D.
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- A Fragmentary Roman Marble Candelabrum Shaft
- Marble
- Total height with modern base 80 cm.
finely carved in the form of a spiral-fluted bulb emerging from a calyx of overlapping acanthus leaves, the top painted in red "Found in Villa Julia, Pompeii, A.D. 1858" in a 19th-Century hand; mounted on a 19th century base.
Provenance
said to have been found at the House of Julia (Felix) in Pompeii in 1858 (based on the inscription on top)
European private collection, 19th Century (based on mount)
acquired by the current owner at Newel, New York, in 2005 or slightly earlier
European private collection, 19th Century (based on mount)
acquired by the current owner at Newel, New York, in 2005 or slightly earlier
Condition
Top element: lightly chipped and abraded edges. Large chip on bottom edge with small area of restoration above. Modern inscription in black, not in red as stated in catalogue.
Bulbous element: top edges of acanthus leaves chipped.
Entire surface of fluted part and finial re-polished.
Foot with leaf motif is modern as well as both elements below.
"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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
For related examples see H.-U. Cain, Römische Marmorkandelaber, 1985, p. 97 f., no. 82, pl. 89,4, and Antikensammlung, Berlin, inv. no. Sk 1058 (Cain, op. cit., p. 150, no. 5: //arachne.uni-koeln.de/item/objekt/107942).
The House of Julia Felix (Villa ♛di Giulia Felice) in Pompeii was discovered in 1755 and further investigated by the Bourbons as part of their extensive excavation campaigns in Pompeii until about 1860.