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Descrizione : AN EGYPTIAN WOOD FUNERARY BOAT WITH CREW MIDDLE KINGDOM, CIRCA 2133-1797 B.C. The prow separately carved in the form of an ibex, the stern carved in the form of a papyrus umbel, the deceased depicted beneath a canopy, four crew members kneeling in front, with a standing figure before them, with a wood paddle, much of the original ochre and white slip remaining with details in added umber 71cm long Provenance:Ex American collection, acquired between 1970 and 1989Bonham's, London, Antiquities, 28 October 2009, lot 29, where purchased by Robert Kime
Prezzo: 0.00 USD 🔓Senza carta di credito.
Stima (bassa/alta) : 12000 GBP-18000 GBP 🔓Senza carta di credito.

Il lotto Lotto n° 201
Titolo : Egyptian Wood Funerary Boat With Crew, EPOCA : 2133
Dimensione : 71cm long
Condition report : Crafted using several pieces of wood. Much of the original gesso painted surface remains with some polychrome decoration. There are visible cracks in the boat which would have been masked when all the original gesso remained. All figures, the canopy, prow, stern and barrel behind the canopy and all the figures separately attached. The paddle is loose. The arms of the four kneeling and one standing figure are all attached with pegs. Two of the rowers have broken arms. The horns of the ibex are cracked but remain in place. The figure seated beneath the canopy, which is formed from four vertical and separately attached columns pegged into the canopy above. The seated figure is formed from a single piece of wood with the arms and hands defined through the added painted decoration 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, banditore, Newbury, UK 🔓Senza carta di credito.
Titolo di vendita : Robert Kime: The Personal Collection (Day 1) | Warwick Square, London
Data della vendita : 04/10/2023 🔓Senza carta di credito.
Riferimento dell'asta : Live Sale

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