An Egyptian Granite Head of a Scribe
Sale 1273 - Antiquities & Ancient Art: Including Property from the Brummer Collection
Dec 5, 2023
10:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
Estimate
$10,000 -
$15,000
Sold for $18,900
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
An Egyptian Granite Head of a Scribe
Middle Kingdom, 12th-14th Dynasty, 1991-1640 B.C.
Height 6 1/4 inches (15.9 cm).
Property from The Brummer Collection from Drs. John and Pat Laszlo, Atlanta, Georgia
Provenance:
Maurice Nahman (1868–1948), Cairo, Egypt.
Ernest Brummer (1891-1964), Paris & New York.
Ella Bache Brummer, New York, 1964-1999; thence by descent to her nephew, Dr. John Laszlo, Atlanta, Georgia.
Published:
For The Brummer Gallery Records at The Metropolitan Museum Cloisters Library and Archive, see Ernest Brummer Collection Card: #85. [https://libmma.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p16028coll9/id/67206/rec/16]
Condition Report
Inspected under UV light and 10x loupe. Heavy deposits present in some areas. Weathering of surface revealing excellent character of granite. Losses notable to nose and proper top right of headdress. Restoration to nose and chin. Overall in fine and attractive condition. See additional images. Height with stand 7 7/8 inches (20 cm).
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.