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A Basalt Bust of a Man, early 26th Dynasty, period of Psamtik I, 664-610 B.C.
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- A Basalt Bust of a Man
- Height 7 7/8 in. 20.1 cm.
probably from a naophorous statue, wearing a long straight wig falling to the top of the rectangular back pillar, with pronounced collar bones, his face with large almond-shaped and contoured eyes and finely carved ears, two columns of inscription on the back-pillar. translating "An offering that the king gives to Osiris..." (col. 1), and "...in the necropolis, may he grant the sweet breath..." (col. 2).
Provenance
Sotheby's, London, November 27th, 1967, no. 6, illus.
Vérité, Paris, 1960s
Jean-Loup Despras, Galerie Orient-Occident, Paris, as of May 1968
John Bloom, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
Literature
Detroit Collects: Antiquities, catalogue of the exhibition at The Detroit Institute of Arts, March 14th-April 29th, 1973, p.4
Jaromir Malek, ed., Topographical Bibliography of Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphic Texts, Statues, Reliefs and Paintings, vol. VIII, Oxford, 1999, p. 902, no. 801-765-880
Condition
as shown, note large and small chips, mouth and chin appear to be rubbed down somewhat, inscription damaged
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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.