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LOT 1195
Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
WESTERN ASIATIC BRONZE BIRD FINIAL
LATE 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
2 1/2 in. (90.3 grams total, 63 mm including stand).
LATE 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
2 1/2 in. (90.3 grams total, 63 mm including stand).
Modelled in the round figure of a bird with long neck extended, stub tail and two small feet; lateral slot to accept separate wings, and vertical hole for suspension; mounted on a custom-made stand. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
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.
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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.
