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An Egyptian Bronze Figure of a King, 2nd half of the 26th Dynasty, circa 600-525 B.C.
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
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Description
- An Egyptian Bronze Figure of a King
- Bronze
- Height 3 5/8 in. 9.2 cm.
Kneeling and extending both hands over his thighs in a gesture of offering, and wearing a pleated royal kilt, broad incised collar with beaded perimeter, and the nemes-headcloth with uraeus and queue, nipples incised, the eyes and eyebrows with remains of gold overlay.
Provenance
Mathias Komor, New York [E.778], November 28th, 1975
Literature
Marsha Hill, Royal Bronze Statuary from Ancient Egypt: With Special Attention to the Kneeling Pose, Leiden, 2004, p. 215, no. 204
Condition
Both big toes broken off, otherwise very good and crisp.
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.
Catalogue Note
For other bronze kneeling kings of the 26th Dynasty cf. M. Hill with D. Schorsch, Gifts for the Gods. Images from Egyptian Temples, New York, 2007, figs. 52, 53, and 55.