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An Egyptian Bronze Head of the Goddess Isis, from the Stern of a Sacred Barque , 21st/30th Dynasty, 1075-342 B.C.
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- An Egyptian Bronze Head of the Goddess Isis, from the Stern of a Sacred Barque
- Bronze
- Height 5 1/2 in. 14 cm.
wearing a ribbed tripartite wig, vulture headdress, and diadem of uraei, the missing horns, disk, and uraeus cast separately, the eyes and eyebrows formerly inlaid, the surface probably once inlaid, the interior possibly filled with lead.
Provenance
Roslyn Rosier, New York, probably acquired in Rome in the 1940s or 1950s
New York Private Collection, 1950s/1960s
by descent to the present owner circa 1995
Condition
Surface worn probably due to heavy cleaning, separately-made uraeus in front missing as well as inlaid eyes and eyebrows, heads of uraei on crown broken off in back, object is solidily atached to old marble base and seems to be filled with lead; very heavy.
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 another example see Parke-Bernet Galleries, New York, Part II of the Notable Art Collection belonging to the estate of the late Joseph Brummer, May 11th - 14th, 1949, no. 20, with inlaid eyes.