Auction 11
FINE ANCIENT ART - THE PRINCE COLLECTION
By Apollo Art Auctions
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Dec 15, 2024
63-64 Margaret St. London, W1W 8SW
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LOT 51:
EGYPTIAN COPTIC LEATHER SANDALS
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Sold for: £1,000
Start price:
£
500
Estimated price :
£750 - £1,500
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EGYPTIAN COPTIC LEATHER SANDALS
Ca. AD 300 - 700. A pair of leather sandals with a tang emerging between the big and second toes and two straps decorated with geometric openwork. Leather footwear was traditional in Egypt, and hide soles, such as those seen here, are frequently found on children’s and smaller-sized adult sandals. Size: 240mm x 120mm; Weight: 90g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014, acquired from Pierre Berge. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
