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A Roman Marble Inscribed Panel
Estimate: $10,000-$15,000
Sold
$8,500
Live Auction
Antiquities & Ancient Art
Size
52 x 24 inches (132.1 x 61 cm).
Description
A Roman Marble Inscribed Panel
Early Imperial, 27 B.C.-14 A.D.
52 x 24 inches (132.1 x 61 cm).
Condition
Inspected under UV light and 10x loupe. Red pigment and mineral deposits present in areas. Some restored sections with infill visible. Cracks, chips, and losses not affecting overall stability. Weathering of surface with uneven patination. Rough back surface with some metal brackets. Overall in fine and attractive condition. See additional images.
Provenance
Provenance: Art Market, Europe, prior to 2003.Fortuna Fine Arts, New York, since 26 November 2003.A rectangular panel with fine early imperial lettering and a high-quality inscription. TranscriptionP•Sittivs•P•L•DiogenesMercator•Mag[ister]•Avg[vsti]Sittiae•P•L•Callistae•concvbin(lig)[ae]P•Sittio •P•L• Philerotisibi•et•libert[is] •libertab[us]•praet[]•vstr(lig)•in•eo•locoTranslationPublius Sittius Diogenes, freedman of Publius Sittius, merchant [and] chief priest/overseer (?) of Augustusfor Sittia Callista, freedwoman of Publius, his common-law wife, [and]for Publius Sittius Philerotes, freedman of Publius Sittius [and]for himself and his freedmen and freedwomen who have passed away and been cremated (?) in the same place