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An Egyptian Bronze Figure of a Cat, 26th/30th Dynasty, 664-342 B.C.
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- An Egyptian Bronze Figure of a Cat
- bronze
- Height without tenons 15.7 cm.
sacred to the goddess Bastet, seated with the tail curled around to the forepaws, and wearing a broad collar with beaded pendants and pectoral on the breast, the ears pierced, the finely modeled face with engraved mouth and eyes recessed for inlay, short incised marks indicating the fur.
Provenance
Dikran G. Kelekian, New York, 1947
Christos G. Bastis Collection (Sotheby's, New York, Antiquities from the Collection of the late Christos G. Bastis, December 9th, 1999, no. 7, illus.)
acquired by the present owner at the above sale
Christos G. Bastis Collection (Sotheby's, New York, Antiquities from the Collection of the late Christos G. Bastis, December 9th, 1999, no. 7, illus.)
acquired by the present owner at the above sale
Literature
Antiquities from the Collection of Christos G. Bastis (exhibition catalogue), The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 1987, no. 20, illus.
Condition
As shown. Eyes formerly inlaid. Abrasions outside edges of ears. Slight wear overall. Tip of nose slightly rubbed. Gold earrings missing.
"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."