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LOT 1550
Sold for (Inc. bp): £585
BRONZE STATUE OF EGYPTIAN HORUS AS A FALCON
LATE 19TH-EARLY 20TH CENTURY A.D.
9 1/2 in. (3.81 kg total, 24 cm wide including stand).
LATE 19TH-EARLY 20TH CENTURY A.D.
9 1/2 in. (3.81 kg total, 24 cm wide including stand).
Modelled in the round, the god Horus in falcon form perching on a square base, low-relief feather detailing to the wings and head, mounted on a custom-made stand; after the antique.
PROVENANCE:
Ex Paris collection.
French gallery, Paris, 1990-2000s.
LITERATURE:
See Andrews, C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, item 28e, for an example of falcon imagery.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
