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This is the rating and price for Two Egyptian Polychrome Painted Cartonnage Panels, Ptolemaic Period, Circa 300-30 B.C.



Description : TWO EGYPTIAN POLYCHROME PAINTED CARTONNAGE PANELSPTOLEMAIC PERIOD, CIRCA 300-30 B.C.The trapezoidal section of cartonnage composed of a register with a ba-bird with wings outstretched, flanked on either side by a Horus falcon surmounted by a solar disc, a broad collar below with layers of colourful petals and discs representing the beads and amulets of the collar, a figure of the goddess Nut with arms and wings outstretched in the central section of the panel, kneeling above a panel with three registers flanked by the Four Sons of Horus, the panel with sitting figures and two shrines surmounted by oxen, 42cm and 17.5cm high, and a section of cartonnage with a central figure of the goddess Nut kneeling with outstretched arms and wings and holding ostrich feathers in her hands, a row of tit (Isis knots) below the wings and a band of serekh pattern below, two panels on either side of the solar disc, each with a central djed pillar flanked by tit (Isis knot) symbols, 27.3cm high, 35.6cm wide Provenance:First item - Ex UK collectionTimeline Auctions, Antiquities, 1-4 December 2015, lot 36Second item: Sotheby Parke Bernet, New York, 14 December 1978, lot 412.Sotheby's New York, 12-13 December 1991, lot 46a.Property from a California Private CollectionSotheby's New York, 7 December 2005, lot 1, where purchased by Robert Kime
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About the lot N° 196
Title : Two Egyptian Polychrome Painted Cartonnage Panels, Ptolemaic Period, Circa 300-30 B.C.
Size : 42cm and 17
Condition report : Timeline example: Consolidated on the back. Some cracks, wear and chips to the surface but with strong polychrome decoration remaining.Sotheby's example: Consolidated on the back with some cracks. Very strong polychrome decoration remaining. Much of the red paint cracked but heavily applied. The fingers of Nut possibly over-painted in places. Edges with some chips and losses. Some cracks, largely stable With wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age, handling, use, and cleaning. Please see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report.Dreweatts thank Joanna van der Lande for her help cataloguing and condition reporting for this sale All lots are offered for sale as viewed and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders, please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items. We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of description Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection.
Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales, auctioneer, Newbury, UK It's free to register now to view!
Sale title : Robert Kime: The Personal Collection (Day 1) | Warwick Square, London
Sale date : 04 Oct 2023 It's free to register now to view!
Sale Reference : Live Sale

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