Lot 227
  • 227

Elamite or Marhasian, circa 2200 BC

Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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Description

  • Storm Bird Genie
  • chlorite
  • height: 4.7cm., 1 7/8 in.

Provenance

Martin Stansfeld collects ion
Sotheby's, New York, 1 December 1988, lot 40

Condition

Both wings broken and glued; a loss to the back at the proper right, where the wing is reattached (photograph available). A small loss to the front of the proper right wing, visible in the catalogue illustration. A few small cracks to the bottom wing, and an old chip to the proper left, as visible in the cat illustration. A small chip to the top of the head and some sign of minor loss to the end of the proper right wing. EMBARGO ON IMPORTATION OF PERSIAN/IRANIAN WORKS OF ART TO THE USA. Due to recent changes in the U.S. law, items of Iranian/Persian origin can no longer be imported into the U.S. Please check with the sale administrator if you are uncertain as to whether a lot is subject to these or any other restrictions or if you need assistance with such enquiries.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any stat.mes nt made by Replica Shoes 's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Catalogue Note

EMBARGO ON IMPORTATION OF PERSIAN/IRANIAN WORKS OF ART TO THE USA.
Due to recent changes in the U.S. law, items of Iranian/Persian origin can no longer be imported into the U.S.

Please check with the sale administrator if you are uncertain as to whether a lot is subject to these or any other restrictions or if you need assistance with such enquiries.