Auction 15 Part 2
ANCIENT ART & ANTIQUITIES-DAY 2
By Apollo Art Auctions
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Feb 23, 2025
63-64 Margaret St. London, W1W 8SW
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LOT 402:
EGYPTIAN WOODEN BUST OF PHARAOH WITH BRONZE COBRA
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Sold for: £4,000
Start price:
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5,000
Estimated price :
£7,500 - £15,000
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EGYPTIAN WOODEN BUST OF PHARAOH WITH BRONZE COBRA
New Kingdom, Ca. 1550 - 1069 BC. A wooden bust of a pharaoh. The face is solemn, with almond-shaped eyes, a defined nose, and full lips that convey a sense of authority. The head is adorned with a headdress, representing the nemes or khepresh, detailed with the frontal bronze cobra. The torso is minimally detailed, and the right hand is in high relief on the chest. Restored. Size: 580mm x 320mm; Weight: 4kg Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired on UK art market; Ex. Private collection, Germany. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
