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An Egyptian Bronze Figure of a Cat, 21st/26th Dynasty, 1075-525 B.C.
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 USD
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Description
- An Egyptian Bronze Figure of a Cat
- bronze
- Height 8 1/16 in. 20.5 cm.
sacred to the goddess Bastet, seated with head held high and long tail curled around to the front, and wearing an engraved necklace of cowrie shells with Eye of Horus pendant on the breast, the finely-modeled head with grooved whiskers, indented nostrils, large rounded eyes, and erect pierced ears with striated markings.
Provenance
Dikran Khan Kelekian (1868-1951), Paris and New York
Piero Tozzi Galleries, New York
Dr. George Harell, New York, acquired from the above on April 25th, 1960
thence by descent to the present owner
Piero Tozzi Galleries, New York
Dr. George Harell, New York, acquired from the above on April 25th, 1960
thence by descent to the present owner
Condition
Very good and as shown. There is a small chip on the proper right ear, and the rear tenon has a horizontal repair or stress crack.
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.