AN EGYPTIAN LIMESTONE RELIEF FRAGMENT, 26TH DYNASTY

AN EGYPTIAN LIMESTONE RELIEF FRAGMENT 26TH DYNASTY, CIRCA 664-525 B.C. Decorated with a long-horned cow, the horn curved downwards, with finely carved facial details 10.8cm high, 13.4cm wideProvenance: Acquired in Egypt between 1956-1958. Christie's London, Antiquities, 25 April 2007, lot 49, (sold to benefit the Hans Goedicke Foundation of Egyptology), where purchased by Robert Kime Condition Report: With wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age, handling, use, and cleaning. Repaired vertically through the neck. Some of the surface worn on the upper neck and affecting the ears. Fragile and edges flaking. Please see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report. Dreweatts thank Joanna van der Lande for her help cataloguing and condition reporting for this sale All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items. We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of description Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection.Condition Report Disclaimer