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An Egyptian Glass, Hematite, and Beryl or Nephrite Bead and Pendant Necklace, Late Period, 716-30 B.C.
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- An Egyptian Glass, Hematite, and Beryl or Nephrite Bead and Pendant Necklace
- Hematite, nephrite, lapis lazuli, glass
- Heart amulet 1 5/8 in. 4.1 cm. length as strung together 18 1/8 in. 46 cm.
composed of graduate ovoid hematite beads, faceted beryl or nephrite beads, and a large opaque red and green glass heart amulet, a rectangular lapis lazuli(?) plaque at the terminal.
Provenance
Goddard and Josephine DuBois, acquired in Egypt circa 1901-1907
Dr. Goddard DuBois, San Diego
Dr. Goddard DuBois, San Diego
Exhibited
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, circa 1920-1940
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 1945-1965
Museum of Man, San Diego, 1968
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 1945-1965
Museum of Man, San Diego, 1968
Condition
Generally very good, minor nicks and abrasions on the beryl beads, unobtrusive vertical casting flaw on one side of the glass pendant.
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.