13 Apr 2011
10:30 BST
London, New Bond Street
Antiquities including Property from the Collection of Sir Daniel Donohue
Back to auction 18817
Antiquities including Property from the Collection of Sir Daniel Donohue
Back to auction 18817
An Egyptian greywacke male head
Late Period, 26th Dynasty, circa 664-525 B.C.
The facial features finely carved, with lidded eyes, a smiling mouth and a wide nose, wearing a bag wig, possibly with the remains of a headdress or crown above, remains of a column behind, 3in (7.5cm) high, mounted
Late Period, 26th Dynasty, circa 664-525 B.C.
The facial features finely carved, with lidded eyes, a smiling mouth and a wide nose, wearing a bag wig, possibly with the remains of a headdress or crown above, remains of a column behind, 3in (7.5cm) high, mounted
Sold for
£13,200
inc. premium
Footnotes
- Provenance:
French private collection, formed pre-1950.
With Rupert Wace Ancient Art 2001.
English private collection.
Category: Antiquities
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