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AN EGYPTIAN POLYCHROME WOOD MUMMY MASK, 25TH/EARLY 26TH DYNASTY, CIRCA 750-600 B.C. | An Egyptian Polychrome Wood Mummy Mask
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- Height 47 cm.
from the lid of an inner coffin, wearing a broad collar, braided beard with curled tip, and wide striped tripartite wig, the face with full lips rounded at the corners, straight nose, inlaid eyes, and long eyebrows and cosmetic lines inset in bronze.
Provenance
Champollion Gallery, 689 Madison Avenue, New York
New York private collection, acquired by the present owner from the above in 1981 (Sotheby's, New York, June 3rd, 2015, no. 14, illus.)
New York private collection, acquired by the present owner from the above in 1981 (Sotheby's, New York, June 3rd, 2015, no. 14, illus.)
Condition
As shown. There are areas of retouching, especially on top of wig, below beard, and on sides of beard support. Some areas of cracking and flaking on surface. Loss of paint of 2.5 by 1 cm to outside of lappet of the proper left side of wig.Probable areas of older surface restorations on the face and especially on cheeks.
"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 a very similar mask see the coffin of Hor-Ankh in the Dallas Museum of Art (1994.184), the eyes and eyebrows inlaid in obsidian, calcite, and bronze.