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An Egyptian Limestone Head of a Man, 4th/5th Dynasty, 2640-2360 B.C.
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description
- An Egyptian Limestone Head of a Man
- LIMESTONE
- Height 27 cm.
wearing a layered wig covering the ears, his face with full lips and large prominent eyes.
Provenance
the Norwegian painter and art collector Henrik Sørensen (1878-1962), acquired in Paris, London or Cairo in the 1950s
the Norwegian physicist Sven Oluf Sørensen (1920-2017)
by descent to the current owner
the Norwegian physicist Sven Oluf Sørensen (1920-2017)
by descent to the current owner
Condition
Nose and part of proper left eyebrow restored. Note chip to front of wig and abraded mouth and chin. Surface weathered overall. Back was never carved. Remains of a raised surface around it show that head was carved partially in relief and protruding from a flat surface, such as a rock face or back of a chair.
"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."