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A Roman Marble Cinerary Urn
Estimate: $30,000-$50,000
Sold
$65,000
Live Auction
Antiquities and Ancient Art
Size
Width 18 1/4 inches (46.36 cm).
Description

A Roman Marble Cinerary Urn

Circa 2nd Century A.D.

Width 18 1/4 inches (46.36 cm).

Condition
Inspected under UV light and 10x loupe. Base and lid not originally integral to body. Marble fragments restored with plaster to complete lid. Fine drill work throughout, particularly on festoons. Old warm yellowish patina with areas of encrustation. Other areas of restoration including tabula ansata. Overall in fine and attractive condition. See additional images.
Provenance
Provenance:Wright S. Ludington, acquired in the early part of the 20th century.Property from the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, California.Sotheby's, New York, Antiquities, 14 June 2000, Lot 105.Christie's, New York, Antiquities, 8 June 2004, Lot 59.