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An Egyptian Wood Figure of Ptah-Soker-Osiris, Ptolemaic Period, 305-30 B.C.
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- An Egyptian Wood Figure of Ptah-Soker-Osiris
- Wood
- Height 21 in. 53.3 cm.
the god standing on a rectangular base and wearing a broad collar and long tripartite wig.
Provenance
the painter Jean Martin Roch, (1905-1991), Abbaye Sainte-Marie de Pierredon, Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, acquired prior to 1936
French private collection, Brittany, by descent from the above (Rouillac, Château de Cheverny, Cheverny, 26ème vente Garden Party, June 13th, 2014, no. 7, illus.)
French private collection, Brittany, by descent from the above (Rouillac, Château de Cheverny, Cheverny, 26ème vente Garden Party, June 13th, 2014, no. 7, illus.)
Condition
Generally good. Note checks in wood, especially on the feet, chipped nose, and minor nicks on lips and chin. There are traces of the original polychrome remaining, and there is a small hole under the chin for attached of the missing beard.
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.