An Egyptian Wood Figure of a Youth
Sale 1188 - Antiquities & Ancient Art
May 25, 2023
10:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
Estimate
$1,800 -
$2,200
Sold for $2,268
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
An Egyptian Wood Figure of a Youth
New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty, 1550-1307 B.C.
Height 4 1/4 inches (10.8 cm).
Property from the Harer Family Trust Collection
Provenance:
The Science Museum of Connecticut, Hartford, 1954-1987. [Acc. no. 54.857]
Skinner's, Bolton, Massachussetts, Property of the Science Museum of Connecticut, 17 October 1987, Lot 187C.
The Harer Family Trust Collection, California.
Bonhams, London, Antiquities, 7 July 2016, Lot 117.
Exhibited:
California, San Bernardino, University Art Gallery, 1992.
Arizona, Tempe, Arizona State University Museum, 1993.
Texas, San Antonio, San Antonio Museum of Art, 1993-1996.
California, San Bernardino, Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art, Temple, Tomb and Dwelling: Egyptian Antiquities from the Harer Family Trust Collection, 1997-2010.
Published:
G. Scott, Temple, Tomb and Dwelling: Egyptian Antiquities from the Harer Family Trust Collection, San Bernardino, 1992, p. 147, no. 93.
Condition Report
Inspected under UV light and 10x loupe. Some weathering, surface cracks, and scratches consistent with age. Loss to both lower legs. Old accession number "54.857" painted on back of proper left leg. Accompanied by modern stand. Overall in fine and attractive condition. See additional images.
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