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John Richardson: A Scholar Collects DAY TWO

Thu, Sep 17, 2020 11:00AM EDT
Lot 374

Bronze Head of one of the Riace Warriors

Estimate: $500 - $800
Sold for

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$200 $50
$500 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000

20 3/4 x 8 x 14 1/2 in. (overall).

Note:  The Riace warriors were discovered in the waters off the coast of Italy in 1972 and are considered to be among the finest surviving life-size 5th century BC Greek bronzes.  The current lot is a reproduction of the head of Statue ‘B’.

Condition

Lacking top to his helmet, minor denting to the back of his head. Brown, green and orange patination throughout.Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.