Lot 114

Lot 114

Status:

Closed

Estimate: $30,000 - $50,000

Estimate$30,000 - $50,000

Status

Closed

A Roman Marble Head of Venus

Circa 1st-2nd Century A.D.

Height 19.5 cm (7 5/8 inches).

This lot is located in New York.

Provenance:

Professor Cecil Erskine (1912-2006), Dublin, acquired in the 1950s-1960s; thence by descent.

Bonhams, London, Antiquities, 24 October 2012, Lot 102.

Inspected under UV light and 10x loupe. Surface exhibits root marks, with areas of encrustation and discoloration, notably on the proper right side. A notable gouge present at the proper right cheek. Restoration evident to the nose and lower face (see UV examination), along with a repaired chip at the proper left neck. General weathering observed, including some loss to the eyelids. Overall in very fine and attractive condition, with great preservation of details. See additional images. Not permanently affixed to wood stand. Height with stand 32.5 cm (12 3/4 inches).

This lot is currently located in New York. Collection is available in New York following the sale, or in Chicago in mid-June. Please contact [email protected] for further information.

The physical condition of lots in our auctions can vary due to age, normal wear and tear, previous damage, and restoration/repair. All lots are sold "AS IS," in the condition they are in at the time of the auction, and we and the seller make no representation or warranty and assume no liability of any kind as to a lot's condition. Any reference to condition in a catalogue description or a condition report shall not amount to a full accounting of condition. Condition reports prepared by Freeman's staff are provided as a convenience and may be requested from the Department prior to bidding.

The absence of a posted condition report on the Freeman's website or in our catalogues should not be interpreted as commentary on an item's condition. Prospective buyers are responsible for inspecting a lot or sending their agent or conservator to inspect the lot on their behalf, and for ensuring that they have requested, received and understood any condition report provided by Freeman's.

Please email [email protected] for any additional information or questions you may have regarding this lot.

To request further details about this lot, please email [email protected]

Preview by appointment.

Please contact the Auction Specialist for details.

Jacob Coley

Senior Vice President, Head of Department, Antiquities and Ancient Art

[email protected]312 280 1212

Mr. Coley joined the Antiquities department in 2021 after working as Managing Director in the Ancient Art department at Colnaghi, the world’s oldest commercial art gallery, where he helped to establish the Ancient Art department and launched Colnaghi New York in 2017. Prior to Colnaghi, Mr. Coley was in the Greek and Roman Art department at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Mr. Coley holds a B.A. from the University of Miami and an M.A. in Art Market from the Fashion Institute of Technology, and he earned an art-appraisal certificate from New York University.

We are open for pick-up Monday-Friday: 10am-4pm.

For questions about shipping or packing, please contact [email protected] or see our Shipping/Packing page.

Please email [email protected] for any additional information or questions you may have regarding this lot.

Antiquities of the Garden: A Collector's Living Ancient World

Lot Description

Condition Report

Preview

Auction Contact

Shipping | Pickup

A Roman Marble Head of Venus