Bronzene Pferdestatuette, griechisch-geometrisch, 8. Jhdt. v. Chr. - photo 1

Bronzene Pferdestatuette, griechisch-geometrisch, 8. Jhdt. v. Chr.

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€ 8 000
Auction dateClassic
06.05.2023 10:00UTC +02:00
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Hermann Historica
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Germany, Grasbrunn / München
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ID 946714
Lot 18 | Bronzene Pferdestatuette, griechisch-geometrisch, 8. Jhdt. v. Chr.
Pferdeplastik in typischer Stilisierung. Grundplatte mit Durchbrüchen aus gegenständigen Dreiecken. Stabförmige Unterschenkel, die in annähernd dreieckige Oberschenkel übergehen. Die Kniegelenke mit schrägen Ritzungen versehen. Dünner, im Querschnitt trapezoider Leib und dünner, bis zum Boden gezogener Schweif. Hals und Mähne flach gearbeitet und im Bogen nach oben gezogen, abgeschlossen durch vollplastischen, im Querschnitt rundstabigen Kopf mit ausgearbeiteten Ohren. Schöne olivgrüne Patina mit minimalen Inkrustationen. Länge 7 cm. Höhe 7,9 cm. Vollkommen intakte, reizvolle Tierfigur der frühgriechischen Epoche.
Provenienz: Aus Lagerbestand einer Münchner Galerie, aus Münchner Privatbesitz erworben. Vom Vorbesitzer in den 60er Jahren in Wien als Geschenk eines renommierten Kunstsammlers erhalten (W. H.) und 1983 nach München überführt.
A Greek-geometric bronze horse statuette, 8th century B.C.
Sculpture of a horse in typical stylisation. Base plate with openings of opposite triangles. Rod-shaped lower legs merging into almost triangular thighs. The knee joints are decorated with oblique incisions. Thin, in cross-section trapezoidal body and thin tail drawn down to the ground. Neck and mane worked flat and curved upwards, completed by a fully sculptured head with rounded cross-section and elaborate ears. Beautiful olive-green patina with minimal incrustations. Length 7 cm. Height 7.9 cm. Completely intact, charming animal figure of the early Greek period.
Provenance: From the stock of a Munich gallery, acquired from a private collection in Munich. Received from the previous owner in the 1960s in Vienna as a gift from a renowned art collector (W. H.) and transferred to Munich in 1983.
Condition: I - II
Place of origin:Ancient Greece
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