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An Egyptian Bronze Figure of Harpocrates, Late Period, 716-30 B.C.
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- An Egyptian Bronze Figure of Harpocrates
- Bronze
- Height from modern base 7 1/8 in. 18.1 cm.
the child Horus striding on an inscribed rectangular base, holding his right forefinger to his mouth, and wearing a separately cast braided side lock and the Crown of Upper and Lower Egypt with uraeus, his face with long prominent eyebrows and cosmetic lines.
Provenance
Egyptian family collection, Alexandria and Cairo, acquired in the early part of the 20th century in Egypt and Europe, and transferred from Egypt to northern European family residences in the early 1950s
Northern European private collection, by direct descent from the above in the 1970s
acquired from the above by the present owner in 2002
Northern European private collection, by direct descent from the above in the 1970s
acquired from the above by the present owner in 2002
Condition
Generally good and as shown, the spiral on the crown probably restored, some damage to the base under the proper right foot and it is possible that the bronze is repaired at the ankles, inscription on front and proper right side of base highly 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.