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EGYPTIAN BRONZE FIGURE OF OSIRIS, 3RD INTERMEDIATE PERIOD/25TH DYNASTY, 1075-656 B.C. | Egyptian Bronze Figure of Osiris
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- BRONZE
- Height from modern base 21.3 cm
standing with his hands emerging from his cloak and holding the crook and flail, his long beard with curled tip, the atef-crown with uraeus and two lateral plumes, eyebrows and beard-straps formerly inlaid, and silver inlaid eyes, mounted on an early 20th century Egyptian wood base.
Provenance
Martin Boddewijn, Belgian private collection, acquired in Egypt in 1920/1925
by descent to the current owner
by descent to the current owner
Condition
Generally good and as shown in catalogue. Tip of beard restored. Surface slightly worn, small areas of corrosion, especially on back and legs. Small filling under proper right arm. Glued to its modern wood base.
"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."