ID 548656
Lot 498 | Ein Paar Bronzestiere, elamitisch, 3. Jahrtausend vor Christus
Estimate value
€ 4 500
Massive Bronzestiere mit kurzen, kräftigen Hörnern. Die Körperanatomie bei dem größeren Stier noch stark durch geometrischen Gestaltungswillen gekennzeichnet. Bei dem kleineren treten naturalistische anatomische Details wie an den Beinen bereits stärker hervor. Der Kopf wird bei beiden durch große mandelförmige Augen beherrscht. Imposantes Paar mit schöner Patina. Intakt. Länge 14,5 cm und 9,5 cm. Höhe 9 cm und 7,5 cm.
Provenienz: Genfer Privatsammlung M.M.
Zustand: II
A pair of Elamite bronze bulls, Iran, 3rd millennium B.C.
Massive bronze bulls with short, strong horns. The anatomy of the larger bull is still characterised by geometric design. On the smaller bull, naturalistic anatomical details such as on the legs are already more prominent. The head of both is dominated by large almond-shaped eyes. Impressive pair with beautiful patina. Intact. Length 14.5 cm and 9.5 cm. Height 9 cm and 7.5 cm.
Provenance: Private collection M.M., Geneva.
Condition: II
Auction house category: | Egypt and Asia |
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