Ancient Art, Antiquities & Coins
May 28, 2019
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United kingdom
The May Fair Hotel, Stratton Street, Mayfair, London, W1J 8LT, United Kingdom
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LOT 3:
Egyptian Ibis Figure
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Start price:
£
2,000
Estimated price:
$2,000 - $3,000
Auction house commission:
30%
VAT: On commission only
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Late Period-Ptolemaic Period, 664-30 BC
A recumbent ibis with carved ovoid wooden body with lateral folded wings, applied pigment to the rump; cast bronze legs and head, legs folded under the body with claws spread, attachment pegs to the underside; S-curved neck with ridged detailing and long curved beak. 210 grams, 15cm (6"). Fine condition.
Provenance
Property of a Swedish collector; acquired in 2010 from David Aaron Gallery, Berkeley Square, London, W1; formerly part of a private collection in Paris since the 1970s; accompanied by a copy of the original David Aaron invoice.
