An Egyptian Sandstone Relief of a River God
Sale 1099 - Ancient Art & Natural History: A Cabinet of Curiosities
Nov 10, 2022
10:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
Estimate
$15,000 -
$20,000
Sold for $16,250
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
An Egyptian Sandstone Relief of a River God
Ptolemaic Period, 304-30 B.C.
Height 15 3/4 inches (40 cm).
This lot is located in Chicago.
Property from a Midwest Private Collection
Provenance:
Private Collection (D.V.), Basel.
Jean-David Cahn Auction, Basel, Auktion 4, 19 October 2002, Lot 526.
Royal Athena Galleries, New York, January 2004 (Art of the Ancient World, Vol. XV, no. 137, pg. 52).
Depicted here is the Nile God Hapi wearing a crown incorporating papyrus and lotus. In ancient Egypt, Hapi personified the annual inundation of the Nile River. The arrival of fertile soil by-way-of the flood was imperative for growing crops to sustain the economy and livelihood of the ancient Egyptians. For that reason, Hapi was associated with fertility and illustrated as having both male and female bodily attributes, as can be seen on this relief.
Depicted here is the Nile God Hapi wearing a crown incorporating papyrus and lotus. In ancient Egypt, Hapi personified the annual inundation of the Nile River. The arrival of fertile soil by-way-of the flood was imperative for growing crops to sustain the economy and livelihood of the ancient Egyptians. For that reason, Hapi was associated with fertility and illustrated as having both male and female bodily attributes, as can be seen on this relief.
Condition Report
Inspected under UV light and 10x loupe. Repaired from large fragments with infill present; restoration to part of the proper left arm from the wrist to middle of upper arm. Old chips in the surface and around the edges; edges are uneven. Surface wear, weathering, and discolorations as is typical with age. Old holes have been drilled on the back, possibility from a mount (no longer present). Overall in fine and stable condition.
The physical condition of lots in our auctions can vary due to
age, normal wear and tear, previous damage, and
restoration/repair. All lots are sold "AS IS," in the condition
they are in at the time of the auction, and we and the seller make
no representation or warranty and assume no liability of any kind
as to a lot's condition. Any reference to condition in a catalogue
description or a condition report shall not amount to a full
accounting of condition. Condition reports prepared by Hindman
staff are provided as a convenience and may be requested from the
Department prior to bidding.
The absence of a posted condition report on the Hindman website or
in our catalogues should not be interpreted as commentary on an
item's condition. Prospective buyers are responsible for
inspecting a lot or sending their agent or conservator to inspect
the lot on their behalf, and for ensuring that they have
requested, received and understood any condition report provided
by Hindman.
Please email antiquities@hindmanauctions.com for any additional information or questions you may have regarding this lot.