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LOT 0628
East Greek Bronze Helmetted Head
3RD-2ND CENTURY B.C.
1 1/8 in. (40.1 grams, 29 mm).
Modelled in the round, wearing a low crested helmet, stylised facial detailing; socket to the neck.
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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Hellenistic Bronze Ring with Hoplite
Circa 2nd-1st century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
Ellipsoid bezel with low-relief image of a warrior with pilos helmet, shield and xiphos short-sword. 6.93 grams, 22.90 mm overall, 20.17 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.46, Japan 16)
Ex old English collection. London art market, pre 2000. Property of a London, UK, gentleman. -
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Cypriot Terracotta Votive Horn
2100-1850 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
Tapering round-section votive with reserved zigzag bands of dense linear hatching; remains of an old base including label. 70 grams total, 14 cm high including stand
From the celebrated personal collection of art formed by the famous anthropologist, artist, and television presenter Desmond Morris. with Christie’s, South Kensington, 14 May 2002, no.19 (part). From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. Accompanied by copies of the relevant Christie's catalogue pages. -
Archaic Greek Terracotta Figure of Mounted Warrior with Shield
7th-5th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
Comprising a stylised horse with elongated neck, mounted by a bearded rider figure holding a shield and with the right arm raised, restored; mounted on a custom-made display stand. 265 grams total, 13.2 cm including stand
Acquired before 1990. From an old German collection.
Terracotta figurines of horse and rider were common grave offerings in Boeotia, northwest of Attica, particularly during the 6th century B.C. Representations of warriors on horseback were already widespread in the Geometric Period, and widely used in Cyprus, during this period.
