Lot 1307 - A218 Works of Art & Decorative Arts - Thursday, 17. September 2026, 10.00 AM
MUMMY PORTRAIT OF A LADY
Egypt, probably Fayum, ca. early 2nd century A.D.
Encaustic on thin wooden panels. Naturalistic frontal depiction of a woman. Clearly defined facial features with large almond-shaped eyes, prominent eyebrows, a long nose and small pointed red lips. Her hair gathered into a bun on top of her head. White chiton with blue accents. Traces of linen wrappings on the reverse.
40 × 25 cm.
In a fragile condition with a central, nearly continuous crack and additional cracks. Deposits on the surface. Fragmentary.
Provenance:
- Private collection, Switzerland; purchased directly from the above gallery.
- By descent into the current Swiss private collection.
CHF 6 000 / 10 000 | (€ 6 190 / 10 310)
Sold for CHF 7 500 (including buyer's premium)