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A Bronze Figure of a Royal Concubine, 25th Dynasty, Kushite, 750-656 B.C.
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- A Bronze Figure of a Royal Concubine
- Height 8 1/8 in. 20.7 cm.
standing and wearing a bobbed wig of tiered rectangular curls, the separately cast arms and uraeus missing, traces of a broad collar(?) visible, the round carefully modeled face with outlined lips, the soles of sandals on her feet, two dimples on the lower back.
Provenance
estate of Dr. Erich Alport (Christie's, London, July 12th, 1972, no. 127, illus.)
Charles Ede, Ltd., London (inv. no. E.1365)
Charles Ede, Ltd., London (inv. no. E.1365)
Literature
Charles Ede, Collecting Antiquities: An Introductory Guide, London, 1976, p. 93, fig. 244
Condition
upper portions of wig restored (this area probably broke away with the headdress), minor corrosion and surface wear, small dents, nose worn down, crack in metal behind proper right lower leg
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.
Catalogue Note
The head was formerly surmounted by a headdress or basket-like object. For related examples and discussions of the type see E. Riefstahl, "Doll, Queen, or Goddess," Brooklyn Museum Journal, 1943-1944, pp. 7-21, Roeder, Ägyptische Bronzefiguren, pp. 320-322, and J.-F. and L. Aubert, Bronze et or égyptiens, Paris, 2001, pp. 136-137.