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An Egyptian Serpentine or Steatite Bust of a Man, 18th Dynasty, period of Amenhotep III, 1390-1353 B.C.
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- An Egyptian Serpentine or Steatite Bust of a Man
- Serpentine (sone)
- Height 3 1/3 in. 8.5 cm.
wearing a kilt, the eyebrows and cosmetic lines outlined and in relief, a column of inscription on the back-pillar translating "An offering which the King gives and Sobek-Re, the god Sumenu, that he gives..."
Provenance
Maurice Nahman (1868-1948), Cairo
estate of Maurice Nahman (Hôtel Drouot, Paris, Antiquités égyptiennes, grecques et romaines. Succession de Mr. Maurice Nahman, June 5th, 1953, no. 5)
French private collection, acquired in the above sale
Condition
As shown, minor nicks on top of head, note damage to facial features, back-pillar chipped, scratches overall.
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
Sumenu lies just to the south of Thebes and had a temple dedicated to Sobek-Re.