Premier Auction
Sat, Mar 28, 2020 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1054
Egyptian Sandstone Relief Fragment of Face
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
probably ancient, exact age unknown, carved in sunken relief, depicting a fragment of a face in profile to the left, with downturned lips, wearing a collar, and wig covering left ear, with uraeus, and possibly the top portion of a perfume cone, 6-3/4 x 5-1/2 in.Note: Items in this lot were obtained in 1966 in Giza, Egypt by the consignor's mother, who was there at the time working as a cultural attache. If requested, the winning bidder will receive written documentation from the consignor outlining the piece's history since 1966., Provenance: Collected in Giza, Egypt, 1966; Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina
areas of discoloration, chips, scratches, weathering and losses to detail, other surface wear consistent with age and use
Condition
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