Statue of Sophocles, known as the "Lateran" statue, Italian marble

Descriptio White marble. Measures 80 cm in height. Statue of Sophocles, known as the "Lateran Statue, " a reproduction of the original housed in the Vatican Museums in Rome. The ancient Greek playwright is depicted standing, wearing a wide, deeply folded cloak gathered over his shoulder and held by his right hand across his chest. His bearded face, with idealized features, follows classical Greco-Roman iconography. Lot in international warehouse (within the EU). Intra-EU shipment: no import duties apply within the EU. Export permit from the country of origin may be required. Due to its age and history of use, this lot may show signs of wear and previous interventions. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, no specialized technical testing has been performed. The absence of any mention of restorations does not guarantee that none exist. You may request additional information before placing a bid. This does not affect the buyer’s statutory rights.

Estimation:€3,500

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