Ancient Egypt, Late Period Wood huge funerary mask, with Spanish Import License , 54 x 50 x 28 cm
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 26,000 - € 30,000
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Ancient Egyptian Late Period wooden funerary mask, 54 × 50 × 28 cm, white-painted stucco with bronze-inlaid eyes and limestone, restored with areas of consolidation, acquired from a French auction house in 2024.
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Description from the seller
An impressive and skillfully carved upper section of a sarcophagus lid depicting the face of a white-skinned man, with a soft tripartite wig, eyes and eyebrows inlaid with bronze and limestone, painted black. The ears, according to Egyptian convention, appear larger than in real life, and have been designed in such a way that they are above the tripartite headdress. The deceased appears beardless, but the absence of this attribute does not necessarily reflect a gender distinction, as anthropoid sarcophagi of the period inscribed for men or women often lack a false beard.
Provenance: Former private Rothgangel collection, Munich, Germany, acquired in Egypt before 1976, then by descent to the present owner; G. e. A., Auction, France, 2024.
Material: Wood, stuccoed and painted white, inlaid eyes
Conservation: Restored. Areas of consolidation and white paint in places.
Published: E.S. Edwards, A Handbook to the Egyptian Mummies and Coffins, London 1938; Carol Andrews, Egyptian Mummies, London 1988; Expertise by Antonia Eberwein. Galerie Eberwein has been dedicated to the art of ancient Mediterranean civilizations for 40 years.
Statement seen by Catawiki. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.
According to Spanish legislation, items sent outside the European Union are subject to export taxes and will be added to the invoice, at the buyer's expense.
These export fees are fixed on the final auction price and the tax rate is not applied directly on the total value of the item to be exported, but rather the different percentages by sections are applied to it:
- Up to 6,000 euros: 5%.
- From 6.001 to 60.000 euros: 10%.
Due to customs regulations about antiques, this lot cannot be sold to customers residing in Switzerland.
Seller's Story
Ifergan Gallery – Ancient Art is an antique art gallery located in Malaga, with more than 10 years of experience specializing in ancient art and archaeology. The pieces we offer come from the Ifergan Collection Museum, which guarantees their historical value and quality. Our goal is to bring authentic archaeological pieces to both collectors and those who wish to start collecting, offering original works for different budgets and always with the maximum guarantees. All our pieces have been legally acquired and are shipped with a certificate of authenticity and export permit issued by the Spanish Ministry of Culture, with fast and secure shipping via DHL Express.
An impressive and skillfully carved upper section of a sarcophagus lid depicting the face of a white-skinned man, with a soft tripartite wig, eyes and eyebrows inlaid with bronze and limestone, painted black. The ears, according to Egyptian convention, appear larger than in real life, and have been designed in such a way that they are above the tripartite headdress. The deceased appears beardless, but the absence of this attribute does not necessarily reflect a gender distinction, as anthropoid sarcophagi of the period inscribed for men or women often lack a false beard.
Provenance: Former private Rothgangel collection, Munich, Germany, acquired in Egypt before 1976, then by descent to the present owner; G. e. A., Auction, France, 2024.
Material: Wood, stuccoed and painted white, inlaid eyes
Conservation: Restored. Areas of consolidation and white paint in places.
Published: E.S. Edwards, A Handbook to the Egyptian Mummies and Coffins, London 1938; Carol Andrews, Egyptian Mummies, London 1988; Expertise by Antonia Eberwein. Galerie Eberwein has been dedicated to the art of ancient Mediterranean civilizations for 40 years.
Statement seen by Catawiki. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.
According to Spanish legislation, items sent outside the European Union are subject to export taxes and will be added to the invoice, at the buyer's expense.
These export fees are fixed on the final auction price and the tax rate is not applied directly on the total value of the item to be exported, but rather the different percentages by sections are applied to it:
- Up to 6,000 euros: 5%.
- From 6.001 to 60.000 euros: 10%.
Due to customs regulations about antiques, this lot cannot be sold to customers residing in Switzerland.
Seller's Story
Ifergan Gallery – Ancient Art is an antique art gallery located in Malaga, with more than 10 years of experience specializing in ancient art and archaeology. The pieces we offer come from the Ifergan Collection Museum, which guarantees their historical value and quality. Our goal is to bring authentic archaeological pieces to both collectors and those who wish to start collecting, offering original works for different budgets and always with the maximum guarantees. All our pieces have been legally acquired and are shipped with a certificate of authenticity and export permit issued by the Spanish Ministry of Culture, with fast and secure shipping via DHL Express.
Details
Culture
Ancient Egypt, Late Period
Century/timeframe
Late Period 664-332 B.C .
Name of object
huge funerary mask, with Spanish Import License , 54 x 50 x 28 cm
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2024
Material
Wood
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Restored. Areas of consolidation and white paint in places.
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1976
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
