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An Egyptian Greywacke Bust of Isis, 30th Dynasty/Early Ptolemaic Period, circa 380-200 B.C.
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- An Egyptian Greywacke Bust of Isis
- Greywacke
- Height 4 1/2 in. 11.4 cm.
from a seated figure of the goddess nursing her child Horus, wearing a broad collar and tripartite wig with uraeus, the eyes and eyebrows deeply recessed for inlay, gold foil in one eyebrow, the hand of Horus holding onto her forearm, the back pillar uninscribed.
Provenance
New Jersey Private Collection, acquired in the 1960s/70s (IGavel Inc., New York, December 14th, 2005, no. 621557 )
Condition
what remains is very good and as shown, note chipped nose and uraeus
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
N.908-25 is written in white ink underneath.