Head Of A Priest With A Shaved Head
Head of a priest with a shaved head
Limestone, with remnants of red pigment visible in the ears.
High-quality copy made in the 19th century, in the style of the Egyptian Late Period (circa 664 – 332 BC).
This head of a priest with a shaved head, finely sculpted in lightly patinated limestone, accurately illustrates the style and aesthetic canons of Egyptian statuary of the Late Period. The face, imbued with a serene expression, presents rounded and balanced features, while delicate traces of red pigment remain in the ears, recalling the original polychromy.
Made in the 19th century, this copy testifies to the great interest in Egyptology and ancient models during this period, particularly in the wake of archaeological discoveries and the historicist taste of art lovers.
By the finesse of its execution and the accuracy of its proportions, it stands out as a reproduction of very fine quality, faithful to the spirit of the pharaonic originals.
Provenance:
– Former Parisian Private Collection of Victor Émile Gabriel Chevallier (1889–1969) and his wife Marguerite Jeanne Verel (1887–1962)
– Collection of Mr. X from 1969, then transmitted by two successions to the current owner.
Height: 6.5 cm Height with base: 11.6 cm Diameter: 6.2 cm Width: 4.8 cm Length: 6.1 cm
Limestone, with remnants of red pigment visible in the ears.
High-quality copy made in the 19th century, in the style of the Egyptian Late Period (circa 664 – 332 BC).
This head of a priest with a shaved head, finely sculpted in lightly patinated limestone, accurately illustrates the style and aesthetic canons of Egyptian statuary of the Late Period. The face, imbued with a serene expression, presents rounded and balanced features, while delicate traces of red pigment remain in the ears, recalling the original polychromy.
Made in the 19th century, this copy testifies to the great interest in Egyptology and ancient models during this period, particularly in the wake of archaeological discoveries and the historicist taste of art lovers.
By the finesse of its execution and the accuracy of its proportions, it stands out as a reproduction of very fine quality, faithful to the spirit of the pharaonic originals.
Provenance:
– Former Parisian Private Collection of Victor Émile Gabriel Chevallier (1889–1969) and his wife Marguerite Jeanne Verel (1887–1962)
– Collection of Mr. X from 1969, then transmitted by two successions to the current owner.
Height: 6.5 cm Height with base: 11.6 cm Diameter: 6.2 cm Width: 4.8 cm Length: 6.1 cm
950 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Rome and Antic Greece
Condition: Good condition
Material: Stone
Width: 4,8cm
Height: 6,5cm
Reference (ID): 1637381
Availability: In stock
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