22nd May, 2024 11:00

The Oxford Library Sale

 
Lot 122
 


Lot 122 - An Egyptian bronze cat figure , hollow cast,...
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122

An Egyptian bronze cat figure , hollow cast, depicted seated and alert with forepaws together and a pierced ear, possibly circa 664-525 BC. 8cm x 13cm, untested

Provenance

A private Oxfordshire estate purchased in the 1960s. The vendor is willing to provide a letter stating this.

NB Does not come with further documentation.

Sold for £5,500
Estimated at £3,000 - £5,000


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An Egyptian bronze cat figure , hollow cast, depicted seated and alert with forepaws together and a pierced ear, possibly circa 664-525 BC. 8cm x 13cm, untested

Provenance

A private Oxfordshire estate purchased in the 1960s. The vendor is willing to provide a letter stating this.

NB Does not come with further documentation.

Purchased by the vendors parents in the late 1960s, there is no documentation of this but it the vendor is willing to provide a letter stating this.

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Auction: The Oxford Library Sale, 22nd May, 2024

 

ORDER OF SALE

 

Lots 1 – 300

Works of Art, Tribal Art, Ancient Art, Furniture, Rugs, Clocks and Wine

 

Lot 301 – 546

Antiquarian and Modern Books

 

Lots 301 – 317

Books from the Personal Library of the late Theologian Rev. Dr Roger Beckwith

 

Lots 318 – 360

Books from the Library of the late Professor Francis Haskell (1928 – 2000)

 

Lot 361 – 429

Books from the Libraries of the Oakeshott and Eastwood Families of Stonesfield Manor Oxfordshire

 

Lots 430 - 546

Books from Multiple Vendors

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