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AN EGYPTIAN LIMESTONE RELIEF FRAGMENT, 19TH DYNASTY, EARLY IN THE REIGN OF RAMESSES II, CIRCA 1279-1250 B.C. | An Egyptian Limestone Relief Fragment
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 GBP
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Description
- 44 by 36 cm.
carved in sunk relief with the head of a priest facing left and holding a falcon-headed censer, his finely carved face with full outlined lips indented at the corner, slightly aquiline nose, and almond-shaped eye with long outlined and tapering cosmetic line and eyebrow in contoured relief, the earlobe pierced, the five columns of inscription including the partial name of the deceased ending in -Ptah "Overseer of the City", and that of his father the vizier Bakenptah.
Provenance
Safani Gallery, New York
Breitbart Collection, acquired from the above in the late 1970s (Sotheby's, New York, The Breitbart Collection of Antiquities and Ancient Glass, June 20th, 1990, no. 14, illus.)
New York Private Collection (Sotheby's, New York, December 17th, 1992, no. 25, illus.)
acquired by the present owner at the above sale
Breitbart Collection, acquired from the above in the late 1970s (Sotheby's, New York, The Breitbart Collection of Antiquities and Ancient Glass, June 20th, 1990, no. 14, illus.)
New York Private Collection (Sotheby's, New York, December 17th, 1992, no. 25, illus.)
acquired by the present owner at the above sale
Literature
Safani Gallery, New York, The Art of Ancient Egypt. An Exhibition of Archaeological Works of Art dating from Predynastic to Coptic Times, December 15th-April 1st, [late 1970s], p. 3, illus.
Condition
As shown. Diagonal chisel marks across raised surface are ancient scoring done for better adhesion of preparatory gesso layer, which was then painted. Note areas of losses and shallow chips, including on neck, below central column of inscription and in lower right corner. Possible remains of gesso on back of head and adjoining raised area. Minor chips and scratches overall. Saw marks on the back. Mounted on a metal stand.
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"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."