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An Egyptian Brown Quartzite head of a Man, early 12th Dynasty, period of Amenemhat I/Sesostris I, 1938-1875 B.C.
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- An Egyptian Brown Quartzite head of a Man
- quartzite
- Height 3 1/2 in. 8.9 cm.
wearing a rounded wig of rectangular curls leaving his large ears uncovered, his face with outlined lips rounded at the corners, and long eyebrows and cosmetic lines in relief.
Provenance
Joseph Brummer, New York
Parke-Bernet Galleries, New York, Collection of Esther Slater Kerrigan, January 8th-10th, 1942, no. 385
Joseph Brummer, New York, inv. no. 5280, acquired from the above sale
James Robertson, New York
Private collection (Christie’s, New York, December 10th, 2004, no. 346, illus.)
Parke-Bernet Galleries, New York, Collection of Esther Slater Kerrigan, January 8th-10th, 1942, no. 385
Joseph Brummer, New York, inv. no. 5280, acquired from the above sale
James Robertson, New York
Private collection (Christie’s, New York, December 10th, 2004, no. 346, illus.)
Condition
As shown; note that nose is much abraded, and there is lesser wear to the mouth and eyes. Top and front of wig worn. Chin and proper right earlobe chipped, minor old nicks and abrasions overall. Despite the wear, the lips, eyes and eyebrows retain much of their carefully carved detail.
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.