Loading, please wait...
LOT 1550
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).
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.
ProvenanceEx Paris collection.
French gallery, Paris, 1990-2000s.
See Andrews, C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, item 28e, for an example of falcon imagery.
CONDITIONTimeLine Auctions follows a 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.
-
Post Medieval Lead Artefact Collection
17th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1
Comprising decorative mounts, a weight and two musket balls. 382 grams total, 15-58 mm
Found Somerset, UK. -
Jacobean Period Silver Clasped Hands Fede Ring
Circa 17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
With a flat-section hoop and clasped-hands motif incised to the upper face, engraved ribbed collars. 1.36 grams, 21.55 mm overall, 20.10 mm internal diameter (approximate size British U 1/2, USA 10 1/4, Europe 23.15, Japan 22)
Private collection formed since the 1940s. UK art market. Property of an Essex gentleman. -
Post Medieval Glazed Bellarmine Ceramic Jar
Late 16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
Of piriform shape, raised medallion displaying male bust in profile right to shoulder on two faces; damaged and repaired. 3.44 kg, 32.5 cm high
Acquired 1960s-1990s. Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister.
