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An Egyptian Bright Blue Faience Ushabti of Psamtik, God's Father, born to Seba-rekhyet, 26th Dynasty, probably reign of Amasis, 570-526 B.C.
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- An Egyptian Bright Blue Faience Ushabti of Psamtik, God's Father, born to Seba-rekhyet
- faience
- Height 7 1/4 in. 18.4 cm.
standing on a trapezoidal base, holding the pick, hoe, and seed-sack, and wearing a beard with curled tip and striated tripartite wig falling to the top of the back-pillar, the body with nine lines of inscription.
Provenance
in the current owner's family in France since the early 20th Century
Literature
Cf. G. James, Shabtis. A Private View, Paris, 2002, no. 90; the author notes the very fine workmanship of ushabtis of Psamtik, as well as their bright blue glaze, which is exceptional for this period. Also see M. Paige-Gasser and A.B. Wiese, Égypte. Moments d'éternité, Geneva, 1997, no. 161A.
Condition
Excellent, a few very minor casting flaws and surface chips such as on the side of the proper left elbow.
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.