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LOT 0408
Egyptian Faience Bead Collection
NEW KINGDOM-LATE PERIOD, CIRCA 1550-332 B.C.
2 1/2 in. (61 grams total, 64 mm).
Mainly tubular, annular and oblate types in various colours. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired from Ancient & Oriental, circa 1987.
Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.
Cf. Riccardelli, C., Mass, J.L., Thornton, ‘Egyptian Faience Inlay Techniques: a process for obtaining detail and clarity by refiring’ in Material Issues in Art and Archaeology VI, Boston, vol.712, 2002, pp.II10.7.2II.10.25, for discussion of the Egyptian faience of the New Kingdom.
FootnotesThe faience of the New Kingdom period is frequently decorated with an expanded palette of red, black, and yellow. This polychrome decoration was often accomplished by inlaying one colour of paste onto another.
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Egyptian Basalt Torso of Naophoros
Late Period, 664-332 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,690
Carved in the round, depicting a male carrying a rectangular shrine intended to hold a figure of a goddess; arms and upper chest bare, strap to the chest to support an apron, dorsal pillar to the reverse; accompanied by a custom-made stand. 4.6 kg, 19.3 cm (5.18 kg total, 25 cm including stand)
From the collection of Danish furniture designer Ole Wanscher (1903-1985). Accompanied by an academic report by Egyptologist Paul Whelan. Accompanied by a copy of a photo of Wanscher in his office, circa 1960. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11843-207728.
Ole Wanscher was a leading figure of the Scandinavian Design movement. Wanscher was inspired by ancient designs, and one of his most famous creations, the 'Egyptian Stool', was based on folding chairs from Egypt's New Kingdom. This piece is visible in the background of a photo of Wanscher in his office, circa 1960. -
Egyptian White Stone Scarab with Falcon-headed God
New Kingdom-Late Period, 1550-332 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
Underside with low-relief image of falcon-headed god holding a papyrus stem. 2.36 grams, 18 mm
From the private collection of P. Champman. Acquired 1992. Ex C.J. Martin, London, UK. -
Phoenician Terracotta Jug
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Ovoid body with narrow base, tall columnar neck and flared mouth. single strap handle to the shoulder. 249 grams, 15 cm
From the H.N. collection, Milton Keynes, Berkshire, UK, 1990s.
