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An Egyptian Bronze Figure of an Ichneumon, 26th Dynasty, 664-525 B.C.
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- An Egyptian Bronze Figure of an Ichneumon
- Bronze
- Height without tenons 2 1/8 in. 5.4 cm.; length 8 3/4 in. 22.2 cm.
standing with the right legs slightly advanced, the long tail extended, with striated whiskers and ears, fur indicated by short incisions, and grooved paws, a large oblong aperture underneath.
Provenance
Galerie Maspero, Paris
acquired from the above on April 24th, 1967
acquired from the above on April 24th, 1967
Condition
Very good and as shown in the catalogue; minor chips (or casting flaws) and wear in the whisker and mouth area, tip of tail worn, and a few specks of bronze disease on the proper right haunch and inside edge of the aperture.
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
A virtually identical figure, probably from the same workshop, was once in the collection of Moïse Levi de Benzion and sold in his estate sale in Cairo in 1947 (archive photograph). Also see G. Roeder, Ägyptische Bronzefiguren, Berlin, 1956, pl. 54,i.