Norman Corbel with Beast-Heads and Face

11TH-12TH CENTURY AD

17" (63 kg, 43cm).

A carved grey limestone corbel formed as a quadrant with figural carving to the two flat faces; one a horse's head with lentoid eyes, open mouth with triangular teeth and raised bridle across the muzzle; one a lion's head with human mask and body between the jaws; mounted on a custom-made stand.

Provenance

Ex Howell collection; previously from an Oswestry, Shropshire, UK, collection; formerly acquired from a private collection formed in the 1960s.

Literature

Cf. Zarnecki, G., Holt, J. & Holland, T. English Romanesque Art 1066-1200, London, 1984, p.152.

CONDITION

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LOT 0483

Norman Corbel with Beast-Heads and Face

Sold for (Inc. bp): £17,500

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