Alabaster Bust of an Idol
2700-2500 BC. A carved alabaster figurine with domed headdress, incised fillet to the brow, ring-and-dot eyes flanking a bulbous nose, columnar torso with stub shoulders pierced to accept separate arms; probably Bactrian workmanship; mounted on a custom-made stand. 1.66 kg total, 19cm including stand (7 1/2"). Private UK collection, formed 1956.Pierre Bergé & Associés, 29 November 2014, lot 135. Accompanied by copies of the relevant Pierre Bergé & Associés catalogue pages. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.11115-183992.
Condition Report: Fine condition.
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2700-2500 BC. A carved alabaster figurine with domed headdress, incised fillet to the brow, ring-and-dot eyes flanking a bulbous nose, columnar torso with stub shoulders pierced to accept separate arms; probably Bactrian workmanship; mounted on a custom-made stand. 1.66 kg total, 19cm including stand (7 1/2"). Private UK collection, formed 1956.Pierre Bergé & Associés, 29 November 2014, lot 135. Accompanied by copies of the relevant Pierre Bergé & Associés catalogue pages. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.11115-183992.
Condition Report: Fine condition.
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