Kimbell Museum, Texas, Unveils Impressive Egyptian Limestone Sculpture Newly Acquired on Art Market

The Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth, Texas, placed on display yesterday the superb Egyptian limestone group that it purchased less than two weeks ago at the Christie’s New York sale.  The important statue was hammered down for over $2.8 million including the buyer’s premium, against an estimate of $1-1.5-million.  The statue joins a collection of ancient art at the Kimbell which has grow impressively over the past several years.

The 14-inch, Old Kingdom sculptural masterpiece from the 5^th Dynasty was one of the most impressive objects offered at any auction this year.  It was also among the highest prices ever paid for an Egyptian antiquity.

The statue of Ka-nefer and his family, dating to 2465-2323 BC, depicts Ka-nefer seated on a high bench with a hieroglyphic inscription by his feet reading “Overseeer of the Craftsmen, Priest of Ptah, Ka-nefer.” As was the convention with family statues of this period, Ka-nefer’s large size signifies his dominance while his wife and son are represented in much smaller scale on either side, their arms affectionately embracing Ka-nefer’s legs. 

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Comments

[Sethu]

Hiya Sandy Too Cute! 1= Surprise 2= annoyed 3= Surprised/Annoyed (As in who just toeotd?) LOL 4=Happy Let me know if I came close ok? Great group of photos! I especially loved the two guys! Now I will be smiling all day! -CarlySandy Reply:September 1st, 2010 at 5:36 am,You are actually correct on all of them!1) Surprise at being up very early in the morning on a camping trip2) Annoyed because I kept taking his photo3) Surprised because the caramel apple he was eating for a contest was actually an ONION!!4) Happy while watching a parade Thanks everyone for you comments and for guessing you all did really well!

[Obatbaonx]

sorry everything hurts but as you say, in 9 mnhots it'll be over and you'll have fab teeth. I'm grateful for many things but right now it is the fact there is no rain and the sky has seen a lot of blue over the last two days ;-)