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A Greek Bronze Figure of a Warrior, circa 530-520 B.C.
Estimate
300,000 - 400,000 USD
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Description
- A Greek Bronze Figure of a Warrior
- Bronze
- Height 5 5/8 in. 14.3 cm.
Striding on a rectangular base pierced for attachment, his right hand formerly holding a spear, the left hand a circular shield, and wearing greaves with stippled decoration around the knees, short tunic similarly ornamented, corselet engraved with a palmette flanked by volutes on the chest, and Corinthian helmet with high crest, the plumes of the crest and triangular ornament on the support engraved, his face with strong chin, full lips, aquiline nose, and large eyes with prominent lids, the hair falling in a long plait over the shoulders in back.
Provenance
Nicholas Koutoulakis, Geneva
Christos G. Bastis (Sotheby's, New York, Antiquities from the Collection of the late Christos G. Bastis, December 9th, 1999, no. 69, illus.)
Christos G. Bastis (Sotheby's, New York, Antiquities from the Collection of the late Christos G. Bastis, December 9th, 1999, no. 69, illus.)
Exhibited
"Antiquities from the Collection of Christos G. Bastis," The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, November 20th, 1987 - January 10th, 1988
Literature
Antiquities from the Collection of Christos G. Bastis, catalogue of the exhibition, New York, 1987, no. 90, illus.
Dyfri Williams, "Dale Trendall: the eye of an eagle," Bulletin of the Institute of Classical Studies, vol. 41, 1996, p. 12, no. 11
Conrad Stibbe, "Zwei bronzene Krieger aus Dodona," in Agalmata: Studien zur griechisch-archäischen Bronzekunst (BABesch Supplement 11), Leuven, 2006, pp. 263 and 265, no. 13
Dyfri Williams, "Dale Trendall: the eye of an eagle," Bulletin of the Institute of Classical Studies, vol. 41, 1996, p. 12, no. 11
Conrad Stibbe, "Zwei bronzene Krieger aus Dodona," in Agalmata: Studien zur griechisch-archäischen Bronzekunst (BABesch Supplement 11), Leuven, 2006, pp. 263 and 265, no. 13
Condition
Excellent, back left corner of base chipped at attachment hole.
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.
Catalogue Note
Cf. In Pursuit of the Absolute. Art of the Ancient World from the George Ortiz Collection, London, 1994, no. 115, for a very close companion to the present example.