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LOT 0011
Egyptian Bronze Figure of Osiris Wearing Plumed Atef Crown
LATE PERIOD, 664-332 B.C.
6 in. (70 grams total, 15.2 cm high including stand).
With frontal uraeus, holding the crook and flail in his hands; mounted on a custom-made stand.
ProvenanceOld Dutch collection, acquired prior to 1985.
Ex Netherlands ancient art gallery.
Ex Artemission, London SW5, UK.
Private collection of Mr T.H., Norfolk, UK.
Accompanied by a previous dealer's certificate of authenticity and invoice.
Cf. Andrews, C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, item 12(d).
FootnotesOsiris is a deity who represents both death and fertility and is commonly regarded as the quintessential god of rebirth. Though he was once a mortal ruler, as a deceased entity his domain was the Underworld. Abydos was the primary centre of Osiris’ cult, where a renowned yearly celebration of the god was held. Statues of Osiris were dedicated at temples throughout Egypt to ensure the god's protection and blessings.
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LOT 0011
Egyptian Bronze Figure of Osiris Wearing Plumed Atef Crown
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,170
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Late Period, 664-332 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £572
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Egyptian Bronze Statuette of Osiris
Late Period, 664-332 B.C.Estimate: £7,000 - 9,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £3,500
Depicted in a tightly wrapped shroud, holding his characteristic regalia of crook and flail; wearing the Atef crown; remains of gilding, eyes inlaid in glass; small part of the crown missing, otherwise intact; on a custom-made stand; some restoration. 269 grams total, 22 cm including stand
German private collection H. W. (1931-2018). Acquired before December 1991 on the German art market. Accompanied by a copy of an IADAA Interpol search certificate. Accompanied by a copy of a certificate of authenticity of Galerie Puhze, prior to 1991. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11948-210758. -
Egyptian Wooden Male Figure
Third Intermediate Period, circa 1070-730 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £598
Striding on a rectangular base, wearing a belted kilt, bag wig and with short beard; mounted on a custom-made display stand. 19 grams total, 11 cm high including stand
Part of an old collection dating back to the 19th century. Ex property of a gentleman, acquired before the 1980s. Private collection of Mr T.H., Norfolk, UK.
