拍品 63
  • 63

AN EGYPTIAN FRAGMENTARY BLACK BASALT HEAD OF A MAN, 12TH DYNASTY, PERIOD OF AMENEMHAT III, 1818-1772 B.C. | An Egyptian Fragmentary Black Basalt Head of a Man

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7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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描述

  • BASALT
  • Height 6.2 cm.
wearing a wide striated beard and broad striated wig passing behind the ears, with full lips deeply indented at the corners, straight nose, and large wide-set with long eyebrows in shallow relief.

來源

Alan Brandt, New York, 1972
Christos G. Bastis, New York (Sotheby's, New York, Antiquities from the Collection of the Late Christos G. Bastis, December 9th, 1999, no. 12, illus.)
acquired from the above sale by the present owner

展覽

Formerly on loan to The Brooklyn Museum of Art, 1976-1999 [inv. no. L72.9]

出版

Antiquities from the Collection of Christos G. Bastis, catalogue of the exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 1987, no. 1, illus.

Condition

Fragmentary as shown. Surface lightly worn and pitted, especially on top of wig.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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拍品資料及來源

Cf. J. Vandier, Manuel d'Archéologie Égyptienne, vol. III, Les Grandes Epoques, La Statuaire, Paris, 1958, pl. LXXC, 5-6.