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Sold for (Inc. bp): £910
CIRCA 6TH CENTURY B.C.
6 1/2 in. (150 grams, 16.5 cm wide).
A ceramic horse and rider figure of stylised form, the horse modelled in the round standing with head erect and facing forwards, cropped mane and tail held between hindlegs; the rider modelled holding the animal's neck, possibly wearing a helmet; painted detailing; old collector's label to stomach reading '0606/633 aaide, Beatie 6e BC'; leg repaired.
PROVENANCE:
Ex Nicolas Landau collection (1887-1979).
with Sotheby's, Paris, 9th April 2013. lot 235 (part).
UK private collection.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest, inventory number T.11 'Boeotian terracotta horse and rider, for similar; cf. Museum of Cycladic Art, collection number ΚΠ0029 'figurine of a rider-warrior', for similar.
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