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

Provenance:

The Central School of Arts and Crafts, London, 1930s.

Oliver Forge and Brendan Lynch Ltd., London, 2015 (Fragments: From the Tiber to the Ganges, no. 6).

Inspected under UV light and 10x loupe. Some pink pigment visible on the back, appearing modern. Water marks present on the proper right forearm and lower section below. Some weathering throughout, with loss to the bottom of the ankh. Some deposits visible within the finely preserved pleats of the kilt. Uraei intact. Presented on stand but not permanently affixed. Height 7.5 cm (3 inches); Figure height 5 cm (2 inches); Height with stand 17 cm (6 3/4 inches); Depth 2.5 cm (1 inch). Overall in fine and attractive condition. See additional images.

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.