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An Egyptian Polychrome Wood Mummy Mask, 19th/21st Dynasty, 1292-944 B.C.
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- An Egyptian Polychrome Wood Mummy Mask
- wood
- Height 47 cm.
including the upper part of the sarcophagus lid , wearing a voluminous striped tripartite wig and vulture headdress, the large eyes and eyebrows painted in black.
Provenance
Pierre Vérité, Galerie Carrefour, Arts primitifs - Haute curiosité - Archéologie, 141 Boulevard Raspail, Paris
acquired from the above by the current owner's father on September 5th, 1973
acquired from the above by the current owner's father on September 5th, 1973
Condition
Various cracks overall and small areas of loss to paint as shown. UV-light inspection does not reveal any repaint. Condition is stable.
"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."