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Click here to subscribeBilly Connolly "Born on a Rainy Day" set of six giclee on paper, 2020, 94/295, published by Washington Green Fine Art, all signed, 57cm x 77cm, two framed "Scotty Poser" and "The Wreck Room" and four unframed prints each within black folder viz:- "First Position", "Roman Candles", "Martial Art" and "Egyptian Love Story", all with certificates, box and booklet
▲ Émile Adolphe Monier (French, 1883-1970), an Art Deco bronze figure, c.1930, depicting a nude dancer, dressed in the Egyptian taste, before a boy playing the flute, raised on a veined marble base, signed 'E Monier' to the marble,38.5cm wide18cm deep57.5cm highCondition ReportSome nibbles and minor losses to the marble base. Wear to the finish in places.
A World War I trench art shell case pot and cover in the Mamluk manner, the lid inscribed "France 1915-16, Egypt and Sinai. Pen 1916/17, Palestine 1917/18, Syria 1918/19" with Arabic script panel, the main body decorated with various panels of lattice work and script, the base inscribed "653-Polte Nov 1916 Magdeburg-SP289", 17 cm diameter x 15 cm high, together with another engraved shell case with panels of Egyptian figures, the base of the shell inscribed "Berndorf 1917 ...", 8.3 cm diameter x 13 cm high
AFTER DEMÉTRE H CHIPARUS "Egyptian dancer" a chocolate patinated bronze in the Art Deco manner raised on a stepped marble plinth base 48 cm high CONDITION REPORTS A few areas of bad casting. There are some black marks to her shoulder and the top of her other arm. Some greeny residue, possibly casting material. There are a couple of small chips to the plinth base. General wear and tear conducive with age and use - see images for more details
New Kingdom, 20th Dynasty, Ca. 1166-1160 BC.A green Egyptian faience rectangular seal, depicting Ramesses IV (Heka-Maat-Re), on one side, and Amun-Re on the other side. Size: 14mm x 10mm; Weight: 1.5gProvenance: Property of a central London gallery, previously acquired on the UK art market; Formerly the property of a french collector; Ex Gaston Maspero Archaeological Fund; Ex Emile Bouillon Bey, c. 1880.
Amarna Period, Ca. 1353 - 1336 BC. An Egyptian jar from the New Kingdom, most likely from the Amarna period. The jar is adorned with cobalt blue paint and has a globular body. The shoulders are decorated with a scene of the Nile river and papyrus plants in the main register. The narrow neck is adorned with lotiform and geometrical decorations in blue and red. The neck is connected to a short and everted rim. For similar see: MET Museum Accession Number: 11.215.462. Size: 450mm x 370mm; Weight: 5.5kg Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; acquired from a UK private collected formed 1970s to 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.
Late Period, Ca. 664 - 30 BC.An Egyptian bronze amulet depicting most likely the goddess Bastet as a seated cat with symmetrical and stylised features. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Accession Number: 74.51.4502.Size: 30mm x 22mm; Weight: 9gProvenance: Property of a London gallery; previously in a collection of a North London gentleman; formerly in a collection of Mrs B. Ellison, a deceased former member of the Egyptian Exploration Fund, bought from the 1940s, Cairo and London.
New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty, Ca. 1504-1452 BC..An Egyptian green faience rectangular seal of Thutmose III (Men-kheper-Re).Size: 12mm x 7mm; Weight: 1gProvenance: Property of a central London gallery, previously acquired on the UK art market; Ex Gaston Maspero Archaeological Fund; Ex Emile Bouillon Bey, c. 1880.
Amarna Period, Ca. 1353 - 1336 BC.An Egyptian relief of a young princess carved from pale orange sandstone. The princess is depicted with gentle facial features and a long wig descending on her shoulders. Size: 360mm x 290mm; Weight: 5.5kgProvenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Christie's, 9 Dec. 2008, lot 11. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Amarna Period, Ca. 1353 - 1336 BC. An Egyptian relief, carved from pale orange sandstone, depicting a horse head with harness and bridle. The animal is depicted in a naturalistic manner with a long muzzle and a circular shaped eye. The relief preserves the original white pigment of the skin and the mane. Size: 170mm x 210mm; Weight: 2.6kg Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Dr. Samir Mikhail collection, acquired in 1978. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 700 - 500 BC.A green jasper scarab with a naturalistic featues. On the base is a fine image of the Apis bull that is surmounted by a lunar crescent and a brief Phoenician inscription. This scarab testifies to the cultural influence of the Egyptian civilization on the Phoenicians and the spread of Egyptian mythology among the people of the Ancient Near East. The scarab is laterally pierced for suspension.Size: 33mm x 22mm; Weight: 16gProvenance: Private UK collection; From an old British collection formed in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by a report from Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.
New Kingdom, Ca. 1550 - 1069 BC.An Egyptian alabaster offering vessel with a hemispherical body, a narrow neck and a flared rim.Size: 190mm x 100mm; Weight: 2.98kgProvenance: Property of a North London gentleman; previously acquired on the UK/European art market in the 1980s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 30 BC - AD 200.A Roman-Egyptian silver snake ring comprised of a long conical body adorned with incised scales, connected to a raised square head with stamped eyes and scales. Snake jewellery was not limited to Egypt in the Ptolemaic and Roman Periods. Bracelets with animals, including snakes, appeared in Western Asia from about the eighth century BC and spread to Greece in the fifth century BC and came to Egypt during the Ptolemaic Dynasty.Size: D:15.39mm / US: 4 1/2 / UK: I 1/2; Weight: 6gProvenance: Property of a London gallery; previously acquired at the art market in Vienna; formerly in an Austrian collection formed prior to 2000.
Old Kingdom, Ca. 2700 - 2200 BC.An Egyptian jar, made from banded alabaster ranging from a creamy beige to a buttery pale yellow, that glows when held under light. The body tapers to a rounded base. For similar see: MET Museum Accession Number: 74.51.5101.Size: 195mm x 100mm; Weight: 1.4kgProvenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s.
Ca. 1353 - 1336 BC.An exquisite Egyptian bronze ring with Akhenaten cartouche, that is intricately framed by an incised line. The ring is composed of a D shaped round hoop, that is enlarged to form an oval flat bezel. For similar see: El Legado de Hefesto, n. 75.Size: D:17.12mm / US: 6 3/4 / UK: N; Weight: 11gProvenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Galerie Uraeus, 2008; Ex. private French collection. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 2000 BC.A rare terracotta bust of a fertility goddess, originating from Ashkalon, displaying notable Egyptian influence in its design. The facial features are simplified, with hair arranged around the face adorned with dotted patterns. The hands are positioned to support the breast, contributing to the cult of fertility. The reverse side is flat and unworked. It is mounted on a custom-made stand.Size: 90mm x 60mm; Weight: 190gProvenance: Private London collection, acquired on the US art market; Ex. David Hendin Collection, acquired in Israel prior to 1980.
Late Period, Ca. 664 BC - AD 100.A collection of three Egyptian stone amulets of the goddess Bastet. The first amulet on the left has beautiful vermillion hues and is laying upon its base with its tail curled around its body. The front limbs have incised lines on the paws. The second and the third amulets are comprised of carnelian that has swirls of white among vermillion hues. The cats are seated on their haunches, with their tails curved around its body. The front limbs have a shallow groove to indicate two legs, with incised lines on the paws to denote toes. A perforation through the neck is secured with a gold ring, allowing the amulets to be worn to protect the wearer. Size: 20-27mm x 13-14mm; Weight: 9gProvenance: Property of a London gallery; previously in a collection of a North London gentleman; formerly in a collection of Mrs B. Ellison, a deceased former member of the Egyptian Exploration Fund, bought from the 1940s, Cairo and London. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
New Kingdom, Ca. 1550 - 1069 BC. An Egyptian wooden statuette of a princess wearing a long bipartite wig. Her long and elegant arms are placed either side of her hips. Her arms were carved separately and attached to dowels. The willowy figure with long legs is typical of the Ramesside period (19th and 20th Dynasties). Size: 480mm x 100mm; Weight: 705g Provenance: Property of a London art gallery, acquired on the French art market; Ex. old French collection since the 1970s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 332 - 30 BC.An Egyptian faience jar with a globular body seated on a discoid base with a vertical short rim. The vessel is embellished with four decorated registers. There is a geometric motif on the upper and lower registers. In the centre register are scenes from the Nile including birds, fish, and plants. The body of the jar is covered with a green inhomogeneous faience.Size: 150mm x 140mm; Weight: 715gProvenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Christie's sale, 30 April, 2008, Lot 191. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Late Period, Ca. 664 - 30 BC.An Egyptian bronze amulet depicting most likely the goddess Bastet as a seated cat. The cat is standing on its front paws with symmetrical and stylised features. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Accession Number: 74.51.4502.Size: 16mm x 11mm; Weight: 3gProvenance: Property of a London art gallery; previously with R.U., Parthenon Gallery, London; formerly in the 1980s UK collection.
Ca. 1353 - 1336 BC.An exquisite Egyptian bronze ring with Akhenaten cartouche. The ring is composed of a tubular round hoop, enlarged to form an oval, flat bezel. The centrepiece is adorned with a hieroglyphic inscription that is decorated with an oval incised line. For similar see: El Legado de Hefesto, n. 75.Size: D:17.53mm / US: 7 1/4 / UK: O; Weight: 11gProvenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. Published in an exhibition catalogue: Andrea Thiem Christina (ed.), 'AM HOFE DES PHARAO. Von Amenophis I. bis Tutanchamun'. Palais del Arte, Bussolengo, 2002.
Ca. 600 - 500 BC.An Egyptian steatite scarab, set in a high carat, possibly later gold ring. The ring is composed of a slender hoop with shoulders adorned with golden threads connected to a bezel. This encloses the scarab, which depicts a seated man or a God facing left, dressed in a long tunic with extended arms. For similar see: I Fenici, Bompiani, 1989 n. 667.Size: D:19.35mm / US: 9 1/2 / UK: S 1/2; Weight: 9gProvenance: Property of a professional London art expert; obtained from an old British collection formed in the 1980s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Late Period, Ca. 713 - 332 BC. A sarcophagus gilt mask carved from finely-grained cedar wood. The almond-shaped eyes are inlaid with obsidian in blue glass frames. Its nose is broad with flared nostrils, full lips with slightly indented corners, a rounded chin, and smooth cheeks, all beneath a wide headdress that sits low on the forehead. These masks were stylised and idealised portraits of the deceased and served an important role in Egyptian funerary rituals. For similar see: The British Museum, Museum Number 1897,0511.188. Size: 270mm x 140mm; Weight: 1.51kg Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired on the US art market pre 2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
XVIIIh Dynasty, reign of Amenhotep IV-Akhenaten, Ca. 1353 - 1336 BC. An Egyptian relief, carved from pale orange sandstone, depicting a high figure. The figure is a queen of the Amarna Kingdom. In front of her is the figure of King Akhenaten. On the left of the queen is a child, most likely the young princess Meritaten. On the left of the scene is a column with hieroglyphic inscriptions. Size: 220mm x 130mm; Weight: 1.7kg Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Hans Humbel Private Collection, Zurich. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. Published: A. Wiese, Antikenmuseum Basel und Sammlung Ludwig; Die Agyptische Abteilung, (Mainz am Rhein 2001), fig. 77, p. 119. This piece is accompanied by a report from Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.
Amarna Period, Ca. 1353 - 1336 BC. A lovely Egyptian relief panel, carved from pale orange and red sandstone. It depicts a horse head with harness and bridles. The animal is depicted in a naturalistic manner with a long muzzle and an almond shaped eye. The relief preserves the original pigments of the skin and the mane. Size: 130mm x 225mm; Weight: 2.1kg Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Dr. Samir Mikhail collection, acquired in 1978. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Late period, Ca. 664 - 332 BC.An Egyptian mould-formed faience amulet depicting a large avian Horus, the god of the sun. The bird stands on long legs, with its wings folded neatly against its sides. The amulet's feathers and striking face are enveloped in layers of lustrous green glaze. Atop the bird’s head are the feathers of Osiris, the King of the Underworld. For similar see: MET Museum Accession Number: 22.1.1325.Size: L:38mm / W:23mm ; 7.33gProvenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in the early 2000s; previously in 1970s UK collection. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.
Late Period, Ca. 664 - 30 BC.An Egyptian carnelian phallus amulet in gold frame. The front of the amulet is embellished with gold spirals on the frontal side. On the top of the amulet is a round hoop decorated with vertical lines.Size: 22mm x 12mm; Weight: 3gProvenance: Private UK collection; From an old British collection formed in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Late Period, Ca. 664 - 332 BC. A rare black stone statue of a Pharaoh. His bare upper body exhibits a slender waist and strong pectorals, along with an incised navel. He has a nemes headdress topped with a uraeus. His solemn face is rendered with careful details; almond-shaped eyes, a bulbous nose and bowed lips. Light cosmetic lines envelope his eyes. Size: 100mm x 60mm; Weight: 795g Provenance: Private UK collection, Ex. collection of a London gentleman, acquired in 2022; previously in a collection of S. Abou-Rjeili since the 1980s; Ex. private collection of an English gentleman. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by a report from Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.
Late period, Ca. 664 – 332 BC.An Egyptian red stone amulet representing the goddess Maat in profile with clasped hands. Maat is the ancient Egyptian goddess of truth, justice, harmony and balance. She is often depicted as a woman with an ostrich feather on her head, symbolising the principle of Maat. In Egyptian mythology, Maat's role was crucial in maintaining the order of the universe and the balance between the earth and the cosmos. Maat was also associated with the judgment of the dead, where hearts were weighed against her feather to determine the soul's fate in the afterlife. For similar see: MET Museum Accession Number: 10.130.2450.Size: L:28mm / W:20mm ; 3.7gProvenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in the early 2000s; previously in 1970s UK collection. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Middle Kingdom, Second Intermediate Period, Ca. 2055 - 1550 BC.An Egyptian terracotta statuette of a concubine, made in an extremely stylised manner, with a large neck connected to a head. The head comprises two narrow, long, closed eyes and a stylised wig, with two raised arms touching the head. The red terracotta is a typical material from the Fayyum area. These statuettes were characteristic of the Middle Kingdom period. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction, 21015, Antiquities: Including Ancient Engraved Gems Formerly In The G. Sangiorgi Collection Part Iv, Lot. 2.Size: 40mm x 50mm; Weight: 61gProvenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Pierre Berge, 1 Dec. 2011, lot 49. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Late Period, Ca. 664 - 30 BC.An Egyptian blue lapis lazuli amulet depicting the goddess Bastet as a seated cat. The cat is standing on its front paws with symmetrical and stylised features, on top of a rectangular base. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Accession Number: 74.51.4502.Size: 10mm x 7mm; Weight: 0.5gProvenance: Property of a London gallery; previously in a collection of a North London gentleman; formerly in a collection of Mrs B. Ellison, a deceased former member of the Egyptian Exploration Fund, bought from the 1940s, Cairo and London.
Amarna Period, Ca. 1553 - 1336 BC. A wearable Egyptian necklace featuring numerous ancient faience tubular beads. Each bead is meticulously moulded, polished and embellished with faience pendants. Additionally, the necklace includes faience seed beads. Restrung. Size: 310/620mm x 23mm; Weight: 21.7g Provenance: Property of a London gallery; previously in a collection of a North London gentleman; formerly in a collection of Mrs B. Ellison, a deceased former member of the Egyptian Exploration Fund, bought from the 1940s, Cairo and London. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 2900 - 2055 Bc.An Egyptian, Old Kingdom, granite mortar with a large conical body. The body sits on top of four polygonal legs and has a slightly everted tapering rim. For similar see: Sotheby's, 5 July 2022, Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art, Lot. 159.Size: 155mm x 135mm; Weight: 2.38kgProvenance: Property of a North London gentleman; previously acquired on the UK/European art market in the 1980s.
Late period, Ca. 664 - 332 BC.An Egyptian faience lion amulet. The lion is presented in a recumbent pose with a tail, and a mane that wraps around its stocky neck. The lion's head has cupped, attentive ears, gaunt eyes and a powerful muzzle. The lion's bony cheeks are suggestive of its advanced age. An integral suspension loop is centred on its back enabling this pendant to be worn on a necklace or woven into the linen wrappings of a mummy. For similar see: Amulets of Ancient Egypt, fig. 21. Size: L:40mm / W:20mm ; 4.89gProvenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in the early 2000s; previously in 1970s UK collection. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Late Period, Ca. 664 - 30 BC.An Egyptian carved steatite baboon seated with both hands on bent knees, its chest covered by a fur shawl decorated. This simian effigy presents with finely incised broad tufts of hair. This figure is intended to represent Thoth, the god of writing, accounting, and mathematics, in his more unusual baboon form. For similar see: MET Museum Accession Number: 66.99.55Size: 285mm x 265mm; Weight: 21.8kgProvenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Sotheby’s New York, sale N08762, 8 June, 2011, lot 56; Ex. painter Charles Lapicque collection (1898-1988), Paris. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Late period, Ca. 664 - 30 BC.An Egyptian translucent cobalt blue unguentarium with streaks of opaque pale yellow. The unguentarium has a thick, uneven horizontal rim with a rounded edge and a tall cylindrical neck that expands downward to a sloping shoulder, which sits upon an ovoid body that tapers downward to the flat base.Size: 100mm x 30mm; Weight: 45gProvenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Thierry De Maigret, 17 April 2010, Lot 11. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.
Ca. 664 - 332 BC.An Egyptian cobalt blue unguentarium with turquoise and opaque yellow streaks. The vessel has an uneven horizontal rim with a rounded edge; tall cylindrical neck, expanding downwards; sloping shoulder; ovoid body, tapering downwards to flat base. A narrow zigzag band with close-set vertical indents around the top of the body, then wound almost horizontally around the middle of the body, drawn down spirally and ending in another almost horizontal line on the lower body.Size: 85mm x 30mm; Weight: 59gProvenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Remy le fur, 10 October, 2012, lot 117; Ex. Galerie Maspero. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.
Late Period, Ca. 664 - 332 BC.An Egyptian carved steatite baboon seated with both hands on bent knees. The baboon's chest is covered by a fur shawl. This statue presents with finely carved hair strands, a neatly arranged coiffure and a conical face bearing small eyes and a sharp nasal ridge. This figure represents Thoth, the god of writing, accounting, and mathematics, in his more unusual baboon form. For similar see: MET Museum Accession Number: 66.99.55.Size: 120mm x 80mm; Weight: 665gProvenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Sotheby's sale, 11 June 2010, Sale N08644, Lot 13. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Late Period, Ca. 664 - 332 BC.An Egyptian late-period bronze figurine of Osiris, god of the underworld, standing in a mummiform pose. The effigy stands with crossed arms, holding his crook and flail. Atop his head is a tall Atef crown with ostrich feathers, a sun disc, and a frontal uraeus cobra. For similar see, MET Museum Accession Number: 74.51.5583.Size: 130mm x 35mm; Weight: 110gProvenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK / International art markets.
Ca. 2055 - 1790 BC.A stunning stone Ancient Egyptian scarab, set in a high carat, possibly later gold swivel ring. The deep green stone features the convex form of a scarab on one side, with minimalist details. The other side is incised with a stylised, anthropomorphic figure encircled by trees. The scarab is set in a high carat, possibly later gold ring, with a round hoop that enlarges at the shoulders and connects to the bezel that secures the scarab. For similar see: El Legado de Hefesto, n. 73.Size: D:18.34mm / US: 8 1/4 / UK: Q; Weight: 11gProvenance: Property of a London gallery; previously in a collection of a North London gentleman; formerly in a collection of Mrs B. Ellison, a deceased former member of the Egyptian Exploration Fund, bought from the 1940s, Cairo and London. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Late Period, XXVI Dynasty, Ca. 664 - 525 BC. An Egyptian hollow cast bronze cat. The animal is depicted naturalistically, seated with its forepaws together and its tail curving forward. The erect ears bear incised tufts on the interior and are pierced with gold earrings. The large convex eyes have contoured lids and defined irises. For similar see: Christie’s, Live Auction 3748, Antiquities, Lot. 14. Size: 210mm x 110mm; Weight: 735g Provenance: Private UK collection, M.H., acquired in early 2000s; previously in a UK London collection formed in the 1960s. Early 20th C AD ticket with find spot and attribution attached to the stand. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. The item is accompanied by a historical report from Simone Musso, consultant curator for the Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy; member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.
New Kingdom, Ca. 1550 - 1069 BC.A beautiful Egyptian bright blue faience amulet with black details depicting Sekhmet with a long lion face. The figure is holding a hoop-shaped sistrum and is sitting on a decorated openwork throne adorned with hieroglyphics. A folded cloth is shown covering her legs to the ankles. Behind the head of the figure is a round hoop. For similar see: Amulets of Ancient Egypt, fig. 30b.Size: L:95mm / W:57 (with stand)mm ; 22 (54g with stand)gProvenance: Private UK collection, acquired on the US art market, Ex. Private collection, Pennsylvania, USA; formerly in a European Private Collection, acquired in Brussels, in the early 1970s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. It also comes with an Art Loss Register Report: S00098626.
Amarna Period, Ca. 1353 - 1336 BC.An incredible Egyptian limestone stele. The stele is rectangular in shape carved with lines of hieroglyphs. The hieroglyphs are elegantly arranged in eight vertical parallel rows. The cartouches of Queen Nefertiti and Pharaoh Akhenaten of the Kingdom of Amarna are mentioned in the text. Size: 220mm x 530mm; Weight: 7.5kgProvenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Rupert Wace Ancient Art Limited, 2013; From Hermopolis, Private collection of Heinz Herzer, Munich, acquired prior 1978; previously in a private collection, USA, acquired 1981. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. Published: G Roeder, Amarna Reliefs aus hermopolis, Hildesheim, 1969, pl. 201 and Hermann Schloegl, Geschenk des Nils, Ayptische Kunstwerk aus Schweizer Besitz, Basel, 1978, no. 201. Published: A. Wiese, Antikenmuseum Basel und Sammlung Ludwig; Die Agyptische Abteilung, (Mainz am Rhein 2001), fig. 77, p. 119. This piece is accompanied by a report from Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.
Late period, Ca. 1550 - 1069 BC.An Egyptian blue faience amulet with black details representing Anubis with a decorated pectoral. Anubis is a prominent figure in Egyptian mythology. He is commonly depicted as a human figure with the head of a jackal, a significant animal in Egyptian culture. Anubis held a crucial role in overseeing the preservation of the deceased through the process of embalming and in administering the judgment of souls in the Hall of Maat.Size: L:36mm / W:33mm ; 5.9gProvenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in the early 2000s; previously in 1970s UK collection. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Late Period, Ca. 664 - 332 BC.An Egyptian bronze hinge in the shape of flat duck made in a naturalistic manner with its head faced backwards. The duck has extremely detailed feathers and on the back, the bronze is folded to create the hinge.Size: 140mm x 55mm; Weight: 145gProvenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Auction Art, Remy Le Fur, 10 Oct 2012, lot 61.
Old Kingdom, Ca. 2750 - 2649 BC.An Egyptian shallow bowl carved from creamy alabaster. It has a flat base, rounded body, curved walls and a vertical flat rim. For similar see: MET Museum Accession Number: 12.181.179.Size: 120mm x 30mm; Weight: 460gProvenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s.
Pre-Dynastic Period, 4500 - 4000 BC.An Egyptian discoid-shaped ritual mace head made of a beautiful pink stone with a drilled center hole and an extremely polished surface. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number 07.228.64.Size: 20mm x 37mm; Weight: 37gProvenance: Property of a European collector; Ex. British collection, 1980s-2000s.
Late Period, Ca. 664 - 30 BC.An Egyptian green faience rectangular seal, depicting the god Bes. Bes is portrayed with spread legs to show its genitals.Size: 14mm x 9mm; Weight: 1.4gProvenance: Property of a central London gallery, previously acquired on the UK art market; Formerly the property of a french collector; Ex Gaston Maspero Archaeological Fund; Ex Emile Bouillon Bey, c. 1880.
Late period, Ca. 664 – 332 BC.An Egyptian faience amulet in the shape of the god Anubis, composed of a jackal head and a human standing body. Anubis is know for overseeing the embalming process and as the protector of the necropolis. Anubis had a significant role in the judgment of the dead, where he supervised the weighing of the heart for Osiris. For similar see: MET Museum Accession Number: 04.2.151.Size: L:49mm / W:17mm ; 8.67gProvenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in the early 2000s; previously in 1970s UK collection. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.
Late Period, probably XXVIth Dynasty (664-525 BC).A very fine statuette of the god Bes on a quadrangular base, sculptured in green hard stone. The god, patron of the family, protector of pregnant women and childbirth, is represented as a naked achondroplasiac dwarf, with shortened legs, prominent belly and an enlarged head with grotesque facial features: large staring eyes, protruding tongue, feline ears and a long thickly curled beard. He is wearing a feathered head-dress on his leonine head. His shoulder are covered hit a very stylized leopard skin: only the feline head is clearly visible under the head of the god. Both the god's hands are placed oh his flanks. His deformed body is emphasised by a leonine tail at the base of the back. For similar see: MET Museum Accession Number: 26.7.878 (subject).Size: 115mm x 35mm; Weight: 115gProvenance: Private UK collection; From an old British collection formed in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.This piece is accompanied by a report from Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.
Ca. 664 - 332 BC.A collection of three Egyptian cone shaped vessels. The vessels have a flat round base and conical body tapering to the base with a short flared rim.Size: 90-110mm x 35-40mm; Weight: 120gProvenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s.
New Kingdom, Ca. 1550 - 1069 BC.An Egyptian bronze ring adorned with hieroglyphic inscriptions, intricately detailed and decorated with an oval line. The ring comprises of a tubular round hoop enlarged to form an oval flat bezel. For similar see: El Legado de Hefesto, n. 75.Size: D:18.95mm / US: 9 / UK: R 1/2; Weight: 31gProvenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
New Kingdom, Ca. 1550 - 1069. An Egyptian Talatat fragment carved from pale orange sandstone. On the right, it depicts a head of a child with a long and detailed wig. On the left is a cartouche of a king. The relief preserves traces of original pigments, especially cobalt blue. The Cartouche reads - Nfr - xpr.w-Ra n Ra or Akhenaten. Also Neferkhaperure, the sole of Re. Size: 210mm x 260mm; Weight: 3.6kg Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014, acquired in 2008 from a UK private collection formed in the 1970s to 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Oil on canvas painting depicts two woman in the lower right corner, a light family in the top left corner blurred by the wined, signed lower left. H: 67.5cm, W: 97.5cm PROVENANCE Dr. Mohamed Said Farsi Dr. Mohamed Said Farsi (1934-2019) was a notable patron of Egyptian art. In 1956, he was among 35 Saudi Arabian students sent abroad for further education. He earned a BA in Architecture and Town Planning from the University of Alexandria in Egypt. Returning to Saudi Arabia, he became the Mayor of Jeddah in 1972. Over his lifetime, he curated the most significant private collection of Modern Egyptian art. This collection was the first of its kind to be comprehensively documented with the publication of �A Museum in a Book: The Farsi Art Collection – the “Egyptian Works” owned by Dr. Mohammed Said Farsi’ by critic and scholar Dr. Sobhy Sharouny in 1998.
Man winding up a jack in the box, artist authentication at the reverse. H: 81.5cm, W: 61cm PROVENANCE Dr. Mohamed Said Farsi Dr. Mohamed Said Farsi (1934-2019) was a notable patron of Egyptian art. In 1956, he was among 35 Saudi Arabian students sent abroad for further education. He earned a BA in Architecture and Town Planning from the University of Alexandria in Egypt. Returning to Saudi Arabia, he became the Mayor of Jeddah in 1972. Over his lifetime, he curated the most significant private collection of Modern Egyptian art. This collection was the first of its kind to be comprehensively documented with the publication of �A Museum in a Book: The Farsi Art Collection – the “Egyptian Works” owned by Dr. Mohammed Said Farsi’ by critic and scholar Dr. Sobhy Sharouny in 1998.
Watercolour painting depicts a carpenter working in the shop, signed lower left. H: 28cm, W: 38.5cm PROVENANCE Dr. Mohamed Said Farsi Dr. Mohamed Said Farsi (1934-2019) was a notable patron of Egyptian art. In 1956, he was among 35 Saudi Arabian students sent abroad for further education. He earned a BA in Architecture and Town Planning from the University of Alexandria in Egypt. Returning to Saudi Arabia, he became the Mayor of Jeddah in 1972. Over his lifetime, he curated the most significant private collection of Modern Egyptian art. This collection was the first of its kind to be comprehensively documented with the publication of �A Museum in a Book: The Farsi Art Collection – the “Egyptian Works” owned by Dr. Mohammed Said Farsi’ by critic and scholar Dr. Sobhy Sharouny in 1998.
This striking amulet, carved from a rich red-orange agate, is likely a representation of a mummiform figure, a common motif in ancient Egyptian art. The figure, with its detailed facial features and distinctive headdress, suggests a connection to the afterlife and the protection of the deceased. The back of the amulet features a loop, indicating it may have been worn as a pendant, serving both as a protective talisman and a statement of devotion. Provenance: Private UK collection. H: 2cm
The painting depicts a women looking away and a old man sitting, signed lower right. H: 40.5cm, W: 20.5cm PROVENANCE Dr. Mohamed Said Farsi Dr. Mohamed Said Farsi (1934-2019) was a notable patron of Egyptian art. In 1956, he was among 35 Saudi Arabian students sent abroad for further education. He earned a BA in Architecture and Town Planning from the University of Alexandria in Egypt. Returning to Saudi Arabia, he became the Mayor of Jeddah in 1972. Over his lifetime, he curated the most significant private collection of Modern Egyptian art. This collection was the first of its kind to be comprehensively documented with the publication of �A Museum in a Book: The Farsi Art Collection – the “Egyptian Works” owned by Dr. Mohammed Said Farsi’ by critic and scholar Dr. Sobhy Sharouny in 1998.
The painting depicts an old lady in the centre of the art work and a women gazing away on the left, signed lower right. H: 29.5cm, W: 39.5cm PROVENANCE Dr. Mohamed Said Farsi Dr. Mohamed Said Farsi (1934-2019) was a notable patron of Egyptian art. In 1956, he was among 35 Saudi Arabian students sent abroad for further education. He earned a BA in Architecture and Town Planning from the University of Alexandria in Egypt. Returning to Saudi Arabia, he became the Mayor of Jeddah in 1972. Over his lifetime, he curated the most significant private collection of Modern Egyptian art. This collection was the first of its kind to be comprehensively documented with the publication of �A Museum in a Book: The Farsi Art Collection – the “Egyptian Works” owned by Dr. Mohammed Said Farsi’ by critic and scholar Dr. Sobhy Sharouny in 1998.
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