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An Egyptian Limestone Relief Fragment, New Kingdom, probably 18th Dynasty, 1554-1305 B.C.
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
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Description
- An Egyptian Limestone Relief Fragment
- Limestone
- 10 5/8 by 17 1/4 in. 27 by 43.8 cm.
carved in sunk relief with a lion-headed divinity facing right and wearing a striated wig falling behind the deeply carved ear, the ruff around the finely-carved face in low incised relief; traces of pigment.
Provenance
Dikran and Charles Kelekian, Paris
Howard Sturges
Cole Porter (1891-1964)
George Eells, California, Cole Porter's first biographer (Sotheby Parke Bernet, New York, December 14th, 1978, no. 347, illus.)
New York Private Collection (Sotheby's, New York, November 24th and 25th, 1987, no. 46, illus.)
acquired by the current owner from the above sale
Howard Sturges
Cole Porter (1891-1964)
George Eells, California, Cole Porter's first biographer (Sotheby Parke Bernet, New York, December 14th, 1978, no. 347, illus.)
New York Private Collection (Sotheby's, New York, November 24th and 25th, 1987, no. 46, illus.)
acquired by the current owner from the above sale
Condition
As shown and intact. Note surface weathering and chips to the ear and elsewhere. The darker areas across the ruff and jaw seem to be remains of ancient pigment.
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
This relief reputedly stood on the mantelpiece of Cole Porter's home in the Waldorf Towers.