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"TUTANKHAMUN'S THRONE", AN EGYPTOMANIA CARVED GILTWOOD AND POLYCHROME DECORATED THRONE Cairo, circa 1925
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- wood
- height 40 1/2 in.; width 23 in.; depth 25 in
- 103 cm; 58.5 cm; 63.5 cm
Provenance
Formerly from the Reading Public Museum collection, Pennsylvania
Condition
The throne has a large visible loss to gilding, now showing gesso and bare wood to some edges of frame, most notably to the front of the proper left side of backrest and proper left side of armrest. Movement to both armrests, as they would need to be reglued to backrest. Visible patches of restoration to gilding done in gold paint, visible age crack to structural construction of backrest and seat. There is a D-shaped crack, visible and unrestored to bottom left of backrest, and there is a similar but restored D-shaped crack to bottom of proper right side of backrest. Sides and front of chair have a chiparus leaf decoration between each leg, and one can notice some cracks and breaks to decoration. Pieces are present but will need to be reglued for strengthening.
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.