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LOT 455:
HUGE EGYPTIAN WOODEN STATUETTE OF A MAN
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Estimated price :
£4,500 - £9,000
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HUGE EGYPTIAN WOODEN STATUETTE OF A MAN
New Kingdom, Ca. 1550 - 1069 BC.An Egyptian carved wooden male, perhaps once a servant figure in a tomb. The man presents in a striding pose with his front left leg extended. Wooden sculptures like this are incredibly rare in this state of preservation and are fascinating examples of life in Ancient Egypt.Size: 380mm x 95mm; Weight: 525gProvenance: Property of a London art gallery, acquired on the French art market; Ex. old French collection since the 1970s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.
