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An Egyptian Wood Ushabti of Amenemope, late 18th Dynasty, circa 1320-1292 B.C.
Estimate
12,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- An Egyptian Wood Ushabti of Amenemope
- WOOD
- Height from modern base 14.9 cm.
holding farming tools and a seed-sack suspended over his back from both shoulders, and wearing a broad collar and striated tripartite wig, the face and ears finely carved, the seven lines of inscription including the name of the owner Amenemope.
Provenance
Maurice Nahman (1868-1948), Cairo (Hôtel Drouot, Paris, June 4th/5th, 1953, no. 49)
Christie’s , London, April 25th, 2007, no. 89, illus.
Charles Ede, Ltd., London, Catalogue 2008
Christie’s , London, April 25th, 2007, no. 89, illus.
Charles Ede, Ltd., London, Catalogue 2008
Condition
Small chip on chin. Tip of nose rubbed. Proper left side of back slightly delaminated, as well as proper elbow. Area of dark sticky material on feet as shown. Remains of greenish pigments inside inscription grooves.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
For related wood ushabtis of the late 18th and early 19th Dynasty see G. James, Shabtis, a Private View, Paris, 2002, pp. 47-48, no. 22, inscribed for Amenem-[?], H. Schneider, Shabtis, Leiden, 1977, part III, p.10, 3.1.1.11, and J-F. and L. Aubert, Statuettes Egyptiennes, Chaouabtis, Ouchebtis, Paris, 1974, pl. 9.