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An Egyptian Bronze Figure of Sekhmet, Late Period, 716-30 B.C.
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- An Egyptian Bronze Figure of Sekhmet
- Bronze
- Height without tenons 8 3/4 in. 22.2 cm.
the lion-headed goddess enthroned with her arms held by her sides, and wearing a long close fitting dress, broad collar, and striated tripartite wig surmounted by a fragmentary sun-disk and uraeus, the sides of the throne engraved with a scale pattern.
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
Sun disk and uraeus are partially restored and painted overall, gold eyes may be modern addition, surface very worn, lower edges of base and throne eroded and incrusted, minor pitting and abrasions.
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.