Auction 005 Part 1
FINE ANCIENT ART & MILITARIA - DAY 1
By Apollo Art Auctions
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Jul 13, 2024
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LOT 402:
WESTERN ASIATIC BRONZE HORSE BIT WITH WINGED STAG
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Sold for: £1,000
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Estimated price :
£1,500 - £3,000
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WESTERN ASIATIC BRONZE HORSE BIT WITH WINGED STAG
Ca. 1200 - 800 BCA Western Asiatic openwork horse bit decorated with lateral panels in the shape of a winged stag, realised in a naturalistic manner with many details of the body and the horns. The body of the animal is shown in profile and the head is facing to the front. The winged stag held a significant place in Luristan culture, symbolising a fusion of earthly and divine elements. Revered for its majestic stature and mythical attributes, the winged stag represents the harmony between the terrestrial realm and the celestial spheres. Frequently depicted in ancient Luristan art and artefacts, this creature is believed to possess supernatural powers. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Accession Number: 57.51.40a–c.Size: 230mm x 130mm; Weight: 625gProvenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK / International art markets. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.
