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A Brilliant Blue Faience Ushabti of Pinudjem, 21st/22nd Dynasty, 1075-716 B.C.
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- A Brilliant Blue Faience Ushabti of Pinudjem
- Height 4 in. 10.2 cm.
holding the hoe in his left hand and wearing a tripartite wig striped in front, a seed-sack over the back, a column of inscription in front, the details painted in black.
Provenance
Dr. John Norman Winnie, Jr., Saint Mary's, Georgia
Condition
repaired across mid-body, chip on side of left foot, dark substance in small crack on back of left foot, tip of nose slightly abraded/rubbed, minor manufacturing flaws, areas of light incrustation
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
For other examples see Christie's, New York, December 11th, 2003, no. 66, Drouot, Paris, October 22nd, 2004, no. 192, and G. Janes, Shabtis, a Private View, Paris, 2002, no. 39 (an overseer).