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19th Century Gilt Egyptian Shabti on Marble Plinth
The Old Cinema
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19th Century Gilt Egyptian Shabti on Marble Plinth

19th century
For Sale by The Old Cinema
Description

19th-century gilt Egyptian Shabti, standing on a marble plinth, offers a captivating blend of historical elegance and classical design. This finely detailed figure represents a traditional shabti, often placed in Egyptian tombs as servants for the afterlife. Gilded in rich gold leaf, the figure features a serene expression and a highly stylised body with traditional Egyptian garments.

Physical Dimensions
Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
12.5cm (4.92")
Declaration

The Old Cinema has dated this Gilt Egyptian Revival Statue to the 19th Century.

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SA1104109
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45355
Description
19th-century gilt Egyptian Shabti, standing on a marble plinth, offers a captivating blend of historical elegance and classical design.
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This finely detailed figure represents a traditional shabti, often placed in Egyptian tombs as servants for the afterlife.
The Old Cinema

Gilded in rich gold leaf, the figure features a serene expression and a highly stylised body with traditional Egyptian garments.

Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
12.5cm (4.92")
Date of Manufacture

The Old Cinema has dated this Gilt Egyptian Revival Statue to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1104109
Dealers Internal Ref
45355
The Old Cinema
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A standing gilded male figure wearing an ancient Egyptian headpiece and pleated kilt, mounted on a square grey marble base.
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Archive I A standing gilded male figure wearing an ancient Egyptian headpiece and pleated kilt, mounted on a square grey marble base.

19th Century Gilt Egyptian Shabti on Marble Plinth

Archive II A standing gilded male figure wearing an ancient Egyptian headpiece and pleated kilt, mounted on a square grey marble base. View II
Archive III A standing gilded male figure wearing an ancient Egyptian headpiece and pleated kilt, mounted on a square grey marble base. View III
Archive IV A standing gilded male figure wearing an ancient Egyptian headpiece and pleated kilt, mounted on a square grey marble base. View IV
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A standing gilded male figure wearing an ancient Egyptian headpiece and pleated kilt, mounted on a square grey marble base.
19th Century Gilt Egyptian Shabti on Marble Plinth
Ref: SA1104109
A standing gilded male figure wearing an ancient Egyptian headpiece and pleated kilt, mounted on a square grey marble base.
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Popularised during the 19th century following European campaigns and archaeological discoveries in Egypt, Egyptian Revival art incorporates stylized motifs, figures, and architectural forms inspired by ancient Egyptian culture into Western decorative objects.

These figures were generally cast in bronze, brass, or spelter, finished with water gilding or lacquer, and mounted onto contrasting marble, granite, or slate plinths to provide stability and visual contrast.

Authentic 19th-century examples exhibit historic casting methods, age-appropriate oxidisation or wear to the gilded surface, heavy stone bases, and detailing that reflects Victorian interpretations rather than exact ancient proportions.

Position the figure on a dark wood bookshelf, mantelpiece, or executive desk alongside antique books and architectural curiosities to create a focal point with warm metallic tones.

Dust gently using a soft, dry camel-hair brush, avoiding liquid cleaners or abrasive polishes that could strip the delicate surface gilding or damage the polished marble base.
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