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A Bronze Figure of Osiris, 21st/26th Dynasty, 1075-525 B.C.
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- A Bronze Figure of Osiris
- Height 3 1/2 in. 8.9 cm.
the god standing on a high inscribed trapezoidal base, his hands emerging from his cloak and holding the crook and flail, and wearing a broad collar, fragmentary beard with chin-straps, and the atef-crown with ram horns and tassel, inscriptions and other details in remains of gold wire inlay.
Provenance
Collection of Natacha Rambova (1897-1966)
Professor Donald P. Hansen (1932-2007), New York
Professor Donald P. Hansen (1932-2007), New York
Condition
as shown and described, small chips and dents, face and crown abraded and dented in places
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.