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A Greek Bronze Horse, Geometric Period, 2nd Half of the 8th Century B.C.
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- A Greek Bronze Horse
- Height 2 7/8 in. 7.3 cm.
standing on a fragmentary spoked wheel with pierced hub, the horse with long chevron-engraved tail, grooved mouth, crested mane, and forward curving ears.
Provenance
The Thétis Foundation, Geneva (Sotheby's, New York, December 17th, 1998, no. 123, illus.)
Literature
Jean-Louis Zimmermann, Collection de la Fondation Thétis. Développements de l'art grec de la préhistoire à Rome, Geneva, 1987, no. 40, illus.
Jean-Louis Zimmermann, Les chevaux de bronze dans l'art géométrique grec, Mainz, 1989, p. 68,no. 98, illus. pl. 12
Condition
Other side of wheel mostly missing, ears worn down, surface somewhat eroded and worn, minor chips, wheel somewhat bent and with small crack
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.