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Two Egyptian Bronze Figures of Osiris, 26th/30th Dynasty664-342 B.C.
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- Two Egyptian Bronze Figures of Osiris
- Bronze
- Heights 7 and 7 1/4 in. 17.8 and 18.4 cm.
each standing, holding the crook and flail, and wearing a braided beard and the Atef-crown surmounted by fragmentary sun-disks, the eyes recessed, one wearing a broad collar. Heights from modern bases
Provenance
Hassani Abd-El-Galeel, Cairo, June 29th,1961, for one
R.W. Richardson, London, July 31st, 1962, for the other
R.W. Richardson, London, July 31st, 1962, for the other
Condition
Example with broad collar cleaned down to red layer of corrosion, front of feet, top of crown, and proper left plume chipped.
Other example cleaned down to raw metal with patches of corrosion remaining, top of crown broken off, spot of bronze disease around feet, on top of proper left plume, and on top of crown.
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.