Loading, please wait...
Details
LOT 1479
Egyptian Revival Terracotta Head
20TH CENTURY A.D.
9 7/8 in. (1.19 kg total, 25 cm high including stand).
A hollow-formed decorative bust of a princess, based on portrait head of one of the daughters of Akhenaten and Nefertiti from Tell el-Amarna and now in Neues Museum, Berlin; mounted on a wooden base with inset authentication seal verso and inscribed number '544'; after the antique. [No Reserve]
Provenance
From a French collection, Paris.
Ex Parisian gallery, France; latterly with a London, UK, gallery.
VETTING:
TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
RELATED LOTS
-
Large Egyptian Revival Painted Stone Statue
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
A substantial decorative designer figurine of a crouching figure in plain robe wearing a tripartite wig, with an infant on her lap; rectangular base; after the antique. 24.8 kg, 40 cm
From a French collection, Paris. Ex Parisian gallery, France; latterly with a London, UK, gallery. -
.jpg)
Large Georgian Steelyard Weight
18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
With lead core, onion-shaped body with flat base and conical neck, iron loop above. 1.7 kg, 95 mm
Fine condition.
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a European gentleman living in London. -
.jpg)
Russian Orthodox Painted Icon
19th century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £75
Depicting the Virgin holding the Christ on her lap on a gilt background, both nimbate; the Virgin wearing a red maphorion embellished with golden embroidery, green himation underneath; the Christ seated on her lap, holding his right arm out and making the blessing sign with his hands; Greek inscription 'ΜΡ ΘΥ' for 'Mother of God' flanking the Virgin's halo, 'IC XC' for 'Jesus Christ' above the Child, further text to the left of the Virgin. 214 grams, 17.7 x 13.7 cm
Acquired from Derby Antiques Fair, in 2002. Property of a Nottinghamshire gentleman.
