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LOT 1352
Western Asiatic Bronze Dish
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
6 1/8 in. (235 grams, 15.5 cm).
Hemispherical in section with rolled rim.
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
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Large South Arabian Bronze Horse
4th-3rd century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £18,200
Modelled in the round as a figure of a horse standing in static pose with ears pricked, stiff mane, open mouth; the eyes hollow to form sockets for inlay; to the spine, an integral saddlecloth with crenellated lower edges and triangular stud for attachment of a rider figure; one rear leg repaired. 1.1 kg, 19.5 cm
Previously in the private collection of Mr François Antonovich (1934-2023). Accompanied by a copy of a previous catalogue page and details and photographs of François Antonovich. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12417-225442.
The stiff mane and stocky stature of the model recall the type of animal found on the steppe, known as 'Przewalski's horse'. -
Khorasan Bronze Figurine Of a Reclining Lion
12th century A.D.Estimate: £3,000 - 4,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,500
Modelled in the round recumbent with head turned to left, the tail terminating in a hinge knuckle; flanks engraved with two inscription-filled cartouches, a cartouche containing scrolling foliate vines to the spine and a mane to the neck, the interstices with triangle motifs containing circles; ears pierced, one damaged. 640 grams, 15.2 cm
German private collection, 1960s. Acquired in Germany, 1980s. with Bonhams, London, 18 June 2013, no.24 (£3,500). Private collection, London. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12431-226889. -
Large Western Asiatic Terracotta Jar with Horses
Iron Age, late 1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £312
With bulbous body and tapering neck, flared rim; painted circumferential rings and frieze of advancing horses to shoulder. 1.88 kg, 27 cm
Ex London, UK, collection, 1990s.
