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An Egyptian Bronze Figure of Horus, 21st/22nd Dynasty, 1075-716 B.C.
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- An Egyptian Bronze Figure of Horus
- bronze
- Height without tenons 7 in. 17.8 cm.
the striding falcon-headed god raising his left hand in a gesture of salutation, holding a fragmentary object in his right hand, and wearing a pleated kilt with Knot of Isis in front, belt decorated with zigzag lines and a cartouche, bracelet, armlets, broad collar, and striated tripartite wig, the arms cast separately, the details finely engraved.
Provenance
Charles Pankow (1923-2004), San Francisco, probably acquired in the late 1970s/early 1980s (Sotheby's, New York, The Charles Pankow Collection of Egyptian Art, December 8th, 2004, no. 62, illus.)
Exhibited
"Goet gegoten" ("Well-cast"), Allard Pierson Museum, Amsterdam, November 29th, 2007 - March 2nd, 2008
Condition
Appears to be restored through the chest area and proper right shoulder, some repair and restoration possible on the lower right leg, the preservation of the fine detail is excellent.
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.