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A SARMATIAN GOLD LION GRIFFIN HEAD APPLIQUÉ, NORTHERN BLACK SEA OR CENTRAL ASIAN STEPPES, CIRCA 2ND CENTURY B.C./1ST CENTURY A.D. | A Sarmatian gold lion griffin head appliqué, Northern Black Sea or Central Asian Steppes
Estimate
3,500 - 4,500 GBP
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Description
- gold
- Lenght 4.5 cm., depth 1.5 cm.
repoussé and with turquoise and enamel inlays over A black substance, probably bitumen.
Provenance
Drouot, Paris, May 29th-30th, 1963, no. 29, cover illus.
acquired by the present owner at the above sale
acquired by the present owner at the above sale
Condition
As shown. Inlays missing from both eyes, proper right nostril, and from two out of three tufts of hair located behind corner of mouth.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Such objects were probably ornaments from horse trappings or attachments to weaponry or its accompanying straps and belts. The central hole in the filler probably marks the position of an original gold attachment strut.