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An Egyptian Limestone Votive Relief Fragment, late Ptolemaic/early Roman Period, circa 50 B.C./100 A.D.
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 USD
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Description
- An Egyptian Limestone Votive Relief Fragment
- limestone
- 6 1/2 x 7 x 2 in. 16.5 x 17.3 x 5.1 cm.
carved in high relief with the god Tutu in the form of a sphinx, striding to right on a serpent, Maat feathers on his paws, the vulture goddess Nekhbet above.
Provenance
Diniacopoulos Collection, assembled 1910-1932 and 1954
Canadian Private Collection, a portion of the proceeds intended for the benefit of Concordia University, Montreal (Sotheby’s, New York, December 8th, 2000, no. 257 part, illus.)
Canadian Private Collection, a portion of the proceeds intended for the benefit of Concordia University, Montreal (Sotheby’s, New York, December 8th, 2000, no. 257 part, illus.)
Condition
As shown, note imperfections and surface wear.
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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.
Catalogue Note
Cf. B.V. Bothmer, Egyptian Sculpture of the Late Period, Brooklyn, 1960, no. 139, for a more complete example. The author writes that “many votive plaques [unlike trial pieces] are provided with means for suspension”, as appears to be the case with the present example.