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An Egyptian Polychrome Wood Sarcophagus Lid of the Lady Tjenety, 25th Dynasty, 750-656 B.C.
Estimate
60,000 - 90,000 USD
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Description
- An Egyptian Polychrome Wood Sarcophagus Lid of the Lady Tjenety
- wood
- Height 71 1/4 in. 181 cm.
wearing a broad collar composed of lotus, corn, and other flowers, winged sun-disk pectoral, and striped tripartite wig, the eyes and eyebrows inlaid in bronze, calcite, and obsidian, the column of inscription surmounted by couchant Anubis, and translating "An offering which the King gives to Osiris, Lord of Busiris, the great god, Lord of Abydos, so that he may give a beautiful burial place to Tjenety, true of voice".
Provenance
Wilhelmina Gerardina ("Beep") Elias-Vaes (1908-2002), Rotterdam, acquired in the 1960s
Christie's, Amsterdam, Twenty Rooms. The private collection of the late Mrs Elias-Vaes, April 27th-29th, 2010, no. 997A, illus. (as "Egyptian-style")
Drouot Richelieu, Paris, April 2nd, 2014, no. 144, illus.
Christie's, Amsterdam, Twenty Rooms. The private collection of the late Mrs Elias-Vaes, April 27th-29th, 2010, no. 997A, illus. (as "Egyptian-style")
Drouot Richelieu, Paris, April 2nd, 2014, no. 144, illus.
Exhibited
"Bezeten Bezit", Historisch Museum Rotterdam, April 18th-August 1st, 1970
Literature
Historisch Museum Rotterdam, Bezeten Bezit. Keuzetentoonstelling uit de verzameling van mevrouw W.G. Elias-Vaes te Rotterdam, exh. cat., 1970, no. 713, cover illus.
For related sarcophagi cf. National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh, inv. no. A. 1907.713.5, Manchester Museum, inv. no. 4740, and Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, inv. no. E. 88.1903.
Condition
Please see attached photo for in-painted or restored areas, minor restorations and imperfections elsewhere. The lid has been cut into three sections across the abdomen just below the collar, and across the ankles, then re-assembled. The back pigment on the face, perhaps bitumen, has some cracking. The pupils of the eyes do not seem to be obsidian as stated in the catalogue, and may be at least partially restored. The remainder of the eyes and eyebrows appear to be in good shape.
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.