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An Egyptian Bronze Figure of the Apis Bull, 26th Dynasty, 664-525 B.C.
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- An Egyptian Bronze Figure of the Apis Bull
- Bronze
- Height 4 3/4 in. 12.1 cm.
the sacred bull striding on a rectangular base, the sun-disk with uraeus between his tapering horns, his engraved ornaments including a broad beaded collar, a winged scarab over the shoulders, an embroidered cloth with quatrefoils over the back, and a vulture over the hindquarters, the tuft of the tail with striated markings.
Provenance
McCormick Collection, Connecticut (Parke-Bernet Galleries, New York, April 24th-25th, 1970, no. 98, illus.)
acquired by the current owner at the above sale
acquired by the current owner at the above sale
Condition
Shallow inverted triangle recess on forehead, once overlayed in silver, sun disk overcleaned on proper right side, nose rubbed, very slight wear to surface and engraved details, front and proper right side of base filed down to raw metal and repatinated.
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
Cf. G. Steindorff, Catalogue of the Egyptian Sculpture in the Walters Art Gallery, Baltimore, 1947, no. 640, Sotheby's, New York, March 1st-2nd, 1984, no. 140 (Lester Wolfe Collection), November 24th-25th, 1987, no. 32, June 6th, 2006, no. 86 and December 8th, 2010, no. 69.