Lot 12
  • 12

An Egyptian Bronze Head of a Cat, 21st/26th Dynasty, 1075-525 B.C.

Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description

  • An Egyptian Bronze Head of a Cat
  • Bronze
  • Height 4 1/4 in. 10.8 cm.
with engraved whiskers and ears (one restored), the eyes recessed for inlay, a scarab formerly inset on the crown of the head.

Provenance

H. Phelps Clawson (1892-1975), Buffalo, New York
Thomas and Geraldine Dent, received as a gift from the above
by descent to the present owner

Condition

Proper right ear restored. Chased detail to proper left ear very worn. Surface worn and pitted overall. Was probably lacquered or varnished after cleaning. Small nicks on eye-rims and ear.
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

Hamilton Phelps Clawson was an archaeologist (in Egypt 1927-1931), poet, photographer, world traveler and later in life curator of anthropology at the Buffalo Museum of Science and director of the Shaker Museum in Old Chatham, N.Y.  Many fine Egyptian antiquities from his estate were sold at Sotheby Parke Bernet, New York, on November 20th and 21st, 1975.