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AN EGYPTIAN BRONZE FIGURE OF OSIRIS, 26TH/30TH DYNASTY, 664-342 B.C. | An Egyptian Bronze Figure of Osiris
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- Height from modern base 30.2 cm.
the god standing on a trapezoidal base, his hands emerging from his cloak and holding the crook and flail, and wearing a broad collar, chevron-incised beard with chin-straps, and the atef-crown with ram horns.
Provenance
Maison Platt, Paris
Charles Bouché (1928–2010), inv. no., acquired circa 1950 from the above
Hôtel Drouot, Paris, Thierry de Maigret, commissaire-priseur, Collection Charles Bouché, October 24th, 2012, no. 197, illus.
Charles Bouché (1928–2010), inv. no., acquired circa 1950 from the above
Hôtel Drouot, Paris, Thierry de Maigret, commissaire-priseur, Collection Charles Bouché, October 24th, 2012, no. 197, illus.
Condition
Very good and as shown. Green patina covered with darker varnish. Area of paint fluoresces under UV light on back of neck and proper right back of head. Surface somewhat worn overall and nose slightly abraded. Old label with unclear handwriting on back of 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."