Antiques & Collectables, Coins, Watches, Gold & Silver (14% Buyers Commission)
This lot comprises a trio of Egyptian-style decorative figurines, including a seated Bastet cat modelled in the style of the Gayer-Anderson original. The cat is carved from mottled green soapstone or serpentine with incised white-highlighted detailing depicting an ornate usekh collar and facial features. The collection also includes a black pharaonic bust, possibly cast in resin or composite stone, depicting a male head with a nemes headdress and uraeus, mounted on an integral square base. The third piece is a small bust of a pharaoh, carved from wood or dark weathered stone, featuring a nemes headdress and a long false beard. These items are characteristic of travel mementos from the mid-to-late twentieth century.
Condition report:
The items show visible wear consistent with age. The soapstone cat has a significant chip missing from the front right corner of the rectangular base and general surface abrasions. The small brown pharaoh bust exhibits surface wear and a horizontal break or crack where the false beard joins the chin. The black bust is in relatively good condition with minor surface dust and scuffs.
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