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4 July 2019

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MEDIA ALERT: EGYPTIAN HEAD WITH FEATURES OF KING TUTANKHAMEN ACHIEVES £4,746,250

London EMEA 4 July 2019

 The Egyptian brown quartzite head of the God Amen sold at Christie’s London this evening for £4,746,250. Christie’s stated: “This was a rare, beautiful and important work. We recognise that historic objects can raise complex discussions about the past; yet our role today is to work to continue to provide a transparent, legitimate marketplace upholding the highest standards for the transfer of objects. There is an honourable market for ancient art and we believe it is in the public interest that works come out into the open with the opportunity for them to be researched, as well as seen and enjoyed by global audiences.”

  

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* Please note when quoting estimates above that other fees will apply in addition to the hammer price - see Section D of the Conditions of Sale at the back of the sale catalogue. *Estimates do not include buyer’s premium. Sales totals are hammer price plus buyer’s premium.