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



Description : TWO EGYPTIAN POLYCHROME PAINTED CARTONNAGE FOOT SOLES PTOLEMAIC PERIOD, CIRCA 300-30 B.C. Polychrome painted, with striped decoration 24.5cm long Together with two Egyptian gesso painted wood Horus falcons Late Period - Ptolemaic, circa 4th-1st Century B.C. The larger example with much of the original polychrome painted decoration remaining, including a net design on the red folded wings, with a decorative collar and well delineated facial features in added black, 7.4cm high, 14.5cm long, the smaller with less detailed decoration, 7cm high, 12.1cm long Provenance:Foot soles: Bonham's, London, Antiquities, 26 April 2007, lot 454 (part lot)The falcons: Christie's South Kensington, 15 May 2002, lot 616 (part lot) unillustrated, where purchased by Robert Kime
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About the lot N° 194
Title : Two Egyptian Polychrome Painted Cartonnage Foot Soles, Ptolemaic Period, Circa 300-30 B.C.
Size : 24.5cm long
Condition report : Soles: Strong polychrome decoration remains. Delicately preserved. Larger falcon: With strong polychrome decoration, some discolouration to the surface and minor abrasions along the edges.Smaller falcon: Cursorily applied polychrome decoration remains in places, particularly on the body.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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