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An Egyptian Bronze Head of Osiris, Late Period, 716-30 B.C.
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- An Egyptian Bronze Head of Osiris
- Bronze
- height 7 in. 17.8 cm
from a large hollow-cast figure, wearing a long beard and the atef-crown with a fragmentary uraeus and plumes.
Provenance
Mrs. Ernest J. Lewis, California (Sotheby Parke Bernet, New York, May 2nd, 1975, no. 15, illus.)
Condition
Uraeus head missing, plumes and top of crown fragmentary as shown, note dent on crown to left of uraeus tail, surface worn.
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.