Small Sarcophagus
photographer
Henry C. Sartorio
(active late 19th - early 20th century)
Datelate 19th century - early 20th century
Place MadeRome, Lazio, Italy, Europe
MediumGelatin silver print
ClassificationsPhotographs
Credit LineIsabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Boston
Accession numberARC.007235
eMuseum ID728668
EmbARK ObjectID33051
TMS Source ID16584
Last Updated8/9/24
Status
Not on viewWeb CommentaryIsabella Stewart Gardner kept meticulous records of many of her acquisitions. In keeping with this legacy, object information is continually being reviewed, updated, and enriched in order to give greater access to the collection.
MarksNotesInscribed in ink: Dr. Henry C. Sartorio. 5 Via Maria Cristina / Roma / Sarcophagus: Pavonazzetto marble. / XV - Century [crossed out in pencil]
Inscribed in pencil (upper): XVI , (1550)
Inscribed in ink: Long 5 feet / High 16 inches / Wide 15 inches / High from the ground 40 inches / The two bases are Roman scavo [?]. / Price in Rome £800 ($400) / Price in New York £10.000 ($500)
Inscribed in ink: Long 5 ft. 2 inches / Deep 14 inches / From floor to top. 3 ft. 6 uncnes - / Marble (Pavonazzette) of the 10th century (1550) / Beautiful color given by the time and climate / In New York £...($... / In Rome... £... ($
Inscribed in pencil (upper): XVI , (1550)
Inscribed in ink: Long 5 feet / High 16 inches / Wide 15 inches / High from the ground 40 inches / The two bases are Roman scavo [?]. / Price in Rome £800 ($400) / Price in New York £10.000 ($500)
Inscribed in ink: Long 5 ft. 2 inches / Deep 14 inches / From floor to top. 3 ft. 6 uncnes - / Marble (Pavonazzette) of the 10th century (1550) / Beautiful color given by the time and climate / In New York £...($... / In Rome... £... ($
