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An Egyptian Bronze Figure of Osiris, 26th Dynasty, 664-525 B.C.
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- An Egyptian Bronze Figure of Osiris
- bronze
- Height 9 11/16 in. 24.6 cm.
of slender form standing with his hands emerging from his cloak and holding the crook and flail, and wearing a long beard covering the chin, and the atef-crown with uraeus and ostrich plumes resting on ram’s horns.
Provenance
Jacques Schulman, Amsterdam, sale no. 214, 1978
private collection (G. R.), Amsterdam, acquired from the above on November 4th, 1978
private collection (G. R.), Amsterdam, acquired from the above on November 4th, 1978
Condition
Generally good, tips of ram horns worn down, surface somewhat worn overall, back of lower legs abraded in one area, small casting flaw on top of the crown. The figure is firmly attached to its modern base.
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.