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LOT 1257
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,105
WESTERN ASIATIC BRONZE SITTING STATUETTE OF A DEMON
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
3 in. (77.3 grams total, 76 mm including stand).
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
3 in. (77.3 grams total, 76 mm including stand).
Modelled sitting erect with left hand placed flat against his back; triangular head with low-relief eyes and mouth, knop ears and pointed chin; seated with erect penis on a low stool with everted feet; 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.
