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LOT 0311
Western Asiatic Bronze Incense Burner in the Shape of an Eagle
9TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.
4 3/8 in. (430 grams total, 11 cm including stand).
With outstretched wings and erect body, open beak and eyes hollowed to accept inserts, five-feather spread tail and a rectangular socket to the back; mounted on a custom-made display stand.
ProvenanceBéla Hein collection, Paris, France, before 1931.
Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12569-232077.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
Cf. for parallels Gabrieli, F. & Scerrato, U., Gli Arabi in Italia, Milano, 1989, fig.530; Allan, J.W., The Metalworking Industry in Iran in the Early Islamic Period, volume II, Oxford, 1976, fig.59, for similar incense holder; see also Allan, J.W., Nishapur: Metalwork of the Early Islamic Period, New York, 1982.
FootnotesBéla Hein (1883-1931) was a prominent dealer and collector of African art in early 20th century Paris. In the early 1920s, he founded a gallery specialising in African art, contemporary sculpture, and a variety of curiosities, including antiquities. Hein's influence extended across the art world, and his collection reflected a keen eye for both historical and aesthetic significance.
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LOT 0311
Western Asiatic Bronze Incense Burner in the Shape of an Eagle
Estimate £4,000 - 6,000€4,640 - 6,960 (for guidance only)$5,400 - 8,100 (for guidance only)
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8th-7th century B.C.Estimate: £1,500 - 2,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £675
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Circa 750-600 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £442
Accompanied by a copy of an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: ' Cylinder seal of Cornelian, 20 x 11 mm. On the right a deity is seated on a throne with a high back decorated with sparkling knobs. This deity holds an unidentified object in one hand while raising the other. Facing stands a worshiper raising the right hand with index finger extended, extending the left and with palm cupped. Between the two figures is a fire-bowl raised on a pole with fire burning in the pan. Three filling motifs serve as a terminal: the lunar crescent, a lozenge-shape, and a fish. This is a Neo-Assyrian seal in late drilled style. c. 750-600 B.C.'; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 4.11 grams, 19 mm
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Jemdet Nasr Type Cylinder Seal with Figures
3rd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £390
Drum-shaped with drilled frieze of scenes depicting a seated figure on a segmented seat; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 27.4 grams, 23 mm
From the 'S' collection, acquired 1970-1990s. The collection was seen and studied by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
