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An English silver figure of an Egyptian soldier, Hunt & Roskell Ltd., London, 1913
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- fully marked on silver base and plaque, base also stamped HUNT & ROSKELL LTD. LATE STORR & MORTIMER 3168, marked with maker, lion passant, and city on sword and spear
- silver
- height of figure 10 in., height overall 13 3/4 in.
- 25.4 cm, 35 cm
a fully-modeled figure carrying spears, on a wood pedestal base mounted with a presentation plaque
Condition
spears bent, spear in hand lacking top of shaft, wood base with spots of paint loss
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
The inscription reads "Presented to THE SIRDAR BY THE BRITISH OFFICERS OF THE EGYPTIAN ARMY, on the occasion of his Silver Wedding, 1888 18th June 1913."
General Sir Francis Reginald Wingate G.C.B, G.C.V.O., was Sirdar (commander-in-chief of the Egyptian army) from 1899 to 1916 and High Commissioner to Egypt 1917-19. He was credited with quelling Egypt and Sudan's nationalist movements. In 1888, he married Catherine Lesli🐟e D.B.E, daughter of Capt. Joseph Sparkhall Rundell R.N. He was an author of several books, including Ten Years in Captivity of the Mahdi's Camp. He was created a baronet in 1920.