About the lot N° 192
Title : Two Egyptian Polychrome Gesso Painted Wood Canopic Boxes Ptolemaic Period, 304-30 B.C.
Condition report : Condition:Made from several pieces of wood, constructed using dowels, some of which are slightly protruding, other which are revealed beneath chipped gesso. The lid now missing. One section of cornice detached on one box. One section of cornice missing on the other. The other sections of the cornice are loose. Both boxes are loose on their square base which is made from two sections of wood. Overall, the surface is worn and fragile with some chips to the gesso and wear to the paint.Box 1 (Sesobek):Front panel: the red painted body of the figure of Osiris is worn, the lower quarter of the decoration is particularly worn but still visible, the solar discs and uraei are more worn than the wings, Side panels: the decoration is pretty well preserved, though the lower half is more worn than the upper half, there is some damage to the gesso where some of the dowels are fitted, overall, there are vertical cracks to the surface where it is joined along the edges,Back panel: there is more wear along the upper and lower edge, some of the dowels protruding. Box 2 (Senenuekemnetjer):Front panel: the red painted body of Osiris is worn, while the details remain strongly pigmented, the lower quarter of the decoration is particularly worn but still visible, including the line of text, the solar discs and uraei are more worn than the wings, Side panels: the decoration is pretty well preserved, though the lower half is more worn than the upper half, there is some damage to the gesso where some of the dowels are fitted, overall, there are vertical cracks to the surface where it is joined along the edges, Back panel: there is more wear along the upper and lower edge, some of the dowels protruding, much of the original blue pigment on the dyed pillar now worn. 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
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Sale title : Robert Kime: The Personal Collection (Day 1) | Warwick Square, London
Sale date : 04 Oct 2023
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Sale Reference : Live Sale
