EGYPTOLOGY. Philipp LEDERER (1872-1944) Berlin numismatist and dealer. L.A.S., Berlin February 10, 1928, to the Feuardent brothers; 1page in-8 on his letterhead.
He has just acquired "three limestone heads of princesses, daughters of Amenophis IV and the Nefrotete head, the most exquisite work from Tell Amarna! All three are very well preserved without retouching or restoration, with traces of the old paint"... He passes on "the photos in natural size. The whole represents something quite unique, remarkable for its exquisite beauty and rarity"...
2 photographs (by Grantz) are enclosed.
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Lot no. 164

EGYPTOLOGY. Philipp LEDERER (1872-1944) Berlin numismatist and dealer. L.A.S., Berlin February 10, 1928, to the Feuardent brothers; 1page in-8 on his letterhead. He has just acquired "three limestone heads of princesses, daughters of Amenophis IV and the Nefrotete head, the most exquisite work from Tell Amarna! All three are very well preserved without retouching or restoration, with traces of the old paint"... He passes on "the photos in natural size. The whole represents something quite unique, remarkable for its exquisite beauty and rarity"... 2 photographs (by Grantz) are enclosed.

Estimate
€200 - €250
Result
€198
Buyer's premium
32%
EGYPTOLOGY. Philipp LEDERER (1872-1944) Berlin numismatist and dealer. L.A.S., Berlin February 10, 1928, to the Feuardent brothers; 1page in-8 on his letterhead. He has just acquired "three limestone heads of princesses, daughters of Amenophis IV and the Nefrotete head, the most exquisite work from Tell Amarna! All three are very well preserved without retouching or restoration, with traces of the old paint"... He passes on "the photos in natural size. The whole represents something quite unique, remarkable for its exquisite beauty and rarity"... 2 photographs (by Grantz) are enclosed.
Sale Wednesday 20 May・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
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