A RELIEF-CARVED MARBLE 'GRAND TOUR' MODEL OF THE TOMB OF NÆVOLEIA TYCHE, ITALIAN, SECOND QUARTER 19TH CENTURY
A RELIEF-CARVED MARBLE 'GRAND TOUR' MODEL OF THE TOMB OF NÆVOLEIA TYCHE, ITALIAN, SECOND QUARTER 19TH CENTURY
on a rectangular black hardstone base
12.5cm. high, 11.5cm. wide, 8.5cm. deep; 5in., 4½in., 3¼in.
Condition Report:
Generally good. Ingrained dirt and some staining from this. Chip to reverse (old). Old marks from moulded top. One scrolled detail to the top loose.
The inscription on this model differs from what is actually carved on the tomb. The actual fullsize tomb inscription is loosely translated as follows: 'Nævoleia Tyche, freedwoman of Lucius Naevoleius, for herself and for Gaius Munatius Faustus, member of the Brotherhood of Augustus and suburban official, to whom on account of his distinguished services the city council, with the approval of the people, granted a seat of double width. This monument Naevoleia Tyche built in her lifetime also for the freedmen and freedwomen of herself and of Gaius Munatius Faustus'.
"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."
Provenance:
Probably Robert Berkeley (1764-1845) between 1816-1818.
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A RELIEF-CARVED MARBLE 'GRAND TOUR' MODEL OF THE TOMB OF NÆVOLEIA TYCHE, ITALIAN, SECOND QUARTER 19TH CENTURY
on a rectangular black hardstone base
12.5cm. high, 11.5cm. wide, 8.5cm. deep; 5in., 4½in., 3¼in.
Condition Report:
Generally good. Ingrained dirt and some staining from this. Chip to reverse (old). Old marks from moulded top. One scrolled detail to the top loose.
The inscription on this model differs from what is actually carved on the tomb. The actual fullsize tomb inscription is loosely translated as follows: 'Nævoleia Tyche, freedwoman of Lucius Naevoleius, for herself and for Gaius Munatius Faustus, member of the Brotherhood of Augustus and suburban official, to whom on account of his distinguished services the city council, with the approval of the people, granted a seat of double width. This monument Naevoleia Tyche built in her lifetime also for the freedmen and freedwomen of herself and of Gaius Munatius Faustus'.
"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."
Provenance:
Probably Robert Berkeley (1764-1845) between 1816-1818.
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