Lot 3020
- 3020
AN EGYPTIAN ALABASTER HAND NEW KINGDOM, 1540-1075 BC
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 HKD
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Description
- Alabaster
the finely grained pale beige-white mineral depicting a fragmentary right hand, well carved with a thumb detailed with a defined cuticle above a subtle protrusion simulating the joint, portrayed holding a bolt of cloth, wood stand
Provenance
Collection of John Ward, F.S.A. (1832-1912), United Kingdom.
Condition
Fragmentary as shown, minor nicks, scratches and abrasions. Some stress cracks to the left of the thumb.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
For the artist and traveler John Ward, see Who Was Who in Egyptology, The Egyptian Exploration Society, London, 1995, p. 433.