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Fine Furniture, Sculpture, Carpets, Ceramics and Works of Art - Day 2

Dreweatts

Donnington Priory

Newbury, Berkshire

RG14 2JE

United Kingdom

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Day 1: Wednesday 29 March (Auction No: 14485): Lots 1 - 416. Click here to view Day 1.
Day 2: Thursday 30 March (Auction No: 14556): Lots 420 - 721.

Mar 30, 2023 10:30 AM BST

Mar 24, 2023 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM GMT

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Mar 30, 2023 08:30 AM - 04:00 PM BST

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Buyer's premium	26 % (exc. Sales tax)
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AN ITALIAN TERRACOTTA RELIEF OF DIONYSUS AND ARIADNE, 20TH CENTURY

432

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Auction date(s): Mar 30

Lot location: Newbury, Berkshire

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A CARVED MARBLE HEAD OF A ROMAN EMPEROR, PROBABLY 18TH/19TH CENTURY, AFTER THE ANTIQUE

621

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Lot location: Newbury, Berkshire

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AN EGYPTIAN LIMESTONE STELE FRAGMENT, MIDDLE KINGDOM, 11TH-12TH DYNASTY, CIRCA 2050-1950 B.C.

627

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8,000 GBP

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AN EGYPTIAN LIMESTONE STELE FRAGMENT MIDDLE KINGDOM, 11TH-12TH DYNASTY, CIRCA 2050-1950 B.C. Carved in shallow relief with two registers, the upper register with a hieroglyphic inscription, the lower with figures, the owner partially remaining at either end, on the far left the seated owner holding a drinking vessel to his mouth, the hand of his wife or mother resting on his left shoulder with three men wearing short kilts tied at the waist and a woman wearing a close-fitting dress facing him, the men bearing offerings, the first a leg of a cow, the other two bearing live fowl, on the right of the scene he is shown seated with his son and daughter before him, the son holding an incense burner, the inscription above in sunk relief bearing horizontal text which includes part of a biographical text, standard offering formulae from the Book of the Dead and a reference to Id the blessed, the late, the son of Nedjem (?). Mounted on a modern stand the stele approximately 50.8cm x 72.4cm Provenance: Sotheby's New York, Antiquities, November 21 1985, lot 118 Sotheby's New York, Charles Pankow Collection of Egyptian Art, December 8, 2004, lot 118 Bonham's London, Antiquities, April 27 2006, lot 5 Dreweatts, Fine Furniture, Paintings, Works of Art & Ceramics, April 15 2015, lot 472 Condition Report: The whole presents as being 10cm or so deep but under strong light and UV it appears to be a very thin layer of stone- applied onto a plaster surround and backing for stability. The stone looks to have been in three pieces then reassembled onto the plaster backing and with some losses around the breaks which has been refashioned in plaster. The surface with plaster wash and no stone evident to touch or sight. There is no accompanying paperwork just internet auction records: <https://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/ecatalogue/2004/the-charles-pankow-collection-of-egyptian-art-n08049/lot.118.html> <https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/13686/lot/5/> <https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/auction-catalogues/dreweatts/catalogue-id-drewea10166/lot-d852ef48-02eb-49ba-9a1c-a45a0106d99a> It is the buyers responsibility to satisfy themselves that the lot being purchased may be imported into the country of destination. Some lots will require export or cites licences in order to leave the UK or Europe- it is the buyer's responsibility to satisfy themselves as to these requirements. Please see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report. 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 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. 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

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Auction date(s): Mar 30

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A TERRACOTTA RELIEF PLAQUE OF VENUS AND CUPID, 19TH CENTURY, IN THE MANNER OF THORVALDSEN

639

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A MARBLE SARCOPHAGUS BATH, 19TH CENTURY ROMAN

640

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650 GBP

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650 GBP

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700 - 1,000 GBP

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A 'GRAND TOUR' STYLE NERO BELGIO MARBLE PLAQUE OF NERO, 20TH CENTURY

648

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260 GBP

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A LARGE 'GRAND TOUR' SIENA MARBLE SARCOPHAGUS, 19TH/20TH CENTUR

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A 'GRAND TOUR' CARVED FULL SHELL CAMEO PORTRAIT OF ZEUS, 19TH CENTURY

655

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Auction date(s): Mar 30

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AFTER THE ANTIQUE, A TERRACOTTA HEAD OF PERICLES, 20TH CENTURY

658

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180 GBP

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A LARGE PLASTER BUST OF ARES, THE GOD OF WAR, 20TH CENTURY, IN THE MANNER OF BRUCCIANI

667

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A SET OF FOUR LARGE AND IMPRESSIVE PLASTER PANELS CAST FROM THE PARTHENON MARBLES

669

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A CARVED MARBLE HEAD OF A PHILOSOPHER, 16TH/17TH CENTURY, PROBABLY ITALIAN

670

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350 GBP

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A CARVED LIMESTONE FRAGMENT, IN THE EGYPTIAN MANNER

676

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Auction date(s): Mar 30

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