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LOT 1087
Western Asiatic Red Jasper Stamp Seal with Wolf
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
5/8 in. (5.18 grams, 16 mm).
Pyramidal in profile with stylised intaglio figure of a wolf in profile, crouching with exaggerated claws. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceUK private collection before 2000.
Acquired on the UK art market.
Property of a London gentleman.
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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'. -
Western Asiatic Steatite Vessel with Lions
3rd millennium B.C.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,000
With frieze of crouching lions in profile, each with sockets to the flanks to accept coloured inserts (absent); chipped rim repaired. 273 grams, 85 mm
with Surena Gallery, 1999. Private collection, Europe. Accompanied by a copy of an Art Loss Register certificate dated 20th April 2004. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12405-226712. -
Neo Babylonian Stone Duck Weight
8th-7th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
Carved with the head resting along the spine, flared tail. 1.76 grams, 16.28 mm
From a London, UK, collection, 1990s-2000s. Ex Simmons gallery, London, UK.
