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An Egyptian Limestone Stele, Roman Period, 2nd/3rd Century A.D.
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- An Egyptian Limestone Stele
- limestone
- 19 7/16 by 8 1/4 in. 49.9 by 21 cm.
of rectangular form carved in sunk relief within a naos with a youth reclining on the couch and holding a kantharos in his extended right hand, a bouquet of flowers, pointed amphora on stand, and tripod table supporting two cups below, inscribed horizontal lines underneath dividing a painted Greek funerary inscription, now lost; traces of black, red, and mustard-yellow pigment.
Provenance
Kofler Collection, Lucerne
Sotheby's, New York, December 10th, 1999, no. 433, illus.
Sotheby's, New York, December 10th, 1999, no. 433, illus.
Exhibited
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 2000-2011
Condition
As shown and described, sides and reverse unfinished. Dots of blackish pigment on front surface, mostly at top. Scattered chips, scratches, and abrasions.
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
For related examples see A.A. el-Nassery and G. Wagner, "Nouvelles stèles de Kom Abu Bellou," in Le Bulletin de l’Institut français d’archéologie orientale, 78/1, 1978, pp. 267-268, nos. 30-33, 34, and 36, pls. LXXVII-LXXVIII, and K. Parlasca, "Zur Stellung der Terenuthis-Stelen-eine Gruppe römischer Grabreliefs aus Ägypten in Berlin," in Mitteilungen des deutschen archäologischen Instituts abteilung Kairo, vol. 26, 1970, pp. 173-175, pl. LXVIII.c and d.