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An Egyptian Wood Sarcophagus Cover, 26th/30th Dynasty, 664-342 B.C.
Estimate
60,000 - 90,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- An Egyptian Wood Sarcophagus Cover
- Wood
- Height 76 in. 193 cm.
wearing a long beard with curled tip and tripartite wig, the idealized face with smiling mouth and large eyes, the eyebrows and cosmetic lines recessed for inlay; traces of pigment and bitumen.
Provenance
Dr. Paul Lozé, acquired by him in the Eastern Mediterranean circa 1915-1917
French private collection, by descent (Sotheby's, New York, June 12th, 2003, no. 118, illus.)
Christie's, London, October 13th, 2008, no. 103, illus.
Condition
Good and as shown and described. Several flaws in the wood were filled with pieces of the same wood attached by dowels, some of which remains at the proper right abdomen and outside of the right leg; the other fills at the base and back of the top of the head are now missing. The nose and mouth are worn, and the proper right ear chipped.
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
During World War I Paul Lozé was a Médecin Major in the French army. Based in Greece (Salonica) and in Turkey he was in charge of the Allied Forces hospitals on the Balkan front and traveled extensively to Egypt and the Levant. During World War II, in June of 1940, the coffin narrowly escaped destruction during the bombing of Dunkirk, when it was moved to safety in Limoges by one of his descendants.