Offered by Galerie Samarcande
Ancient art, Islamic world, Asian art
He is bald, exuding a serene beauty.
On a wax base, to which are affixed collection labels:
Egypt, Saitic period
Diorite,
H: 7 cm.
Provenance:
Geoffroy Bequet sale, Royan, 08/12/17, lot 955.
Formerly in the collection of Achille Martine, collector of late 19th-century works in Vannes, city councilor.
Passed down to his grandson, Jean-Louis Debauve, professor of law, historian, literary critic (1926-2016).