It was the treasures that were found in his tomb 90 years ago -- including a solid gold death mask with lapis and other semi precious stones -- that first piqued people's interest.

But you won't be seeing the solid gold death mask, the highlight of the 1977 show, or Tut's coffin. Those will stay put in Egypt. And, it must be said, there are no mummies.

Ambrosi’s The Death Mask of Egon Schiele (1918) is one nearly 600 lots set to hit the block as part of Sloane Street Auctions’ “ 20th Century, Modern and Old Masters, Islamic and Asian Art ...