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LOT 0037
Egyptian Limestone Relief Fragment with Female Figure
NEW KINGDOM, 18TH DYNASTY, CIRCA 1295 B.C.
16 1/2 in. (3.12 kg total, 42 cm high including stand).
Showing a female figure as part of a procession, carrying a loaf of bread, a second offerant behind her; mounted on a custom-made display stand.
ProvenanceFrom the estate of the late Professor Dr E. Bernardo Streiff, Geneva; a distinguished collection of antiquities formed during the 1950s-1970s.
with Galerie Rhéa, Zurich, Switzerland.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12625-236383.
Cf. Davies, NdG., The Tomb of Nefer-hotep at Thebes, pl. XXXVI, for a female figure of similar form.
FootnotesProfessor Dr E. Bernardo Streiff (1911-2001) was a prominent Swiss physician and academic based in Geneva, best known for his contributions to medical science as well as his deep passion for ancient art and antiquities. Over the course of several decades, particularly between the 1950s and 1970s, Professor Streiff assembled a highly regarded private collection of antiquities, reflecting both scholarly discernment and aesthetic sensitivity. His interests focused on the art and material culture of the ancient Mediterranean, with a particular emphasis on Greek, Etruscan, and Roman objects. A connoisseur guided by academic rigour, Dr Streiff maintained close ties with museums, galleries, and archaeological experts of his time. Many pieces from his collection were acquired from leading European dealers and fairs, and are notable for their quality, provenance, and condition. Following his passing, objects from the Streiff collection have appeared in respected sales and exhibitions, recognised for their integrity and the refined eye of the collector behind them.
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LOT 0037
Egyptian Limestone Relief Fragment with Female Figure
Sold for (Inc. bp): £4,550
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From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
