Property from the Collection of the late Antonin and Christiane Besse
A South Arabian Limestone Ibex Frieze, 3rd Century B.C./1st Century A.D.
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December 7, 04:32 PM GMT
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
Property from the Collection of the late Antonin and Christiane Besse
A South Arabian Limestone Ibex Frieze
3rd Century B.C./1st Century A.D.
one side of the architectural block carved in relief with the stylised frontal figures of five ibexes, each with straight legs in low relief, stepped muzzle, protruding circular eyes, and ribbed horns.
30 by 36.5 by 11.5 cm.
reportedly from Marib
Antonin Besse (1927-2016) and Christiane Besse (1928-2021), Aden and Paris, acquired in Yemen in the 1960s (recorded for export by the Department of Antiquities, Aden State, in May 1966)
by descent to the present owner
Antonin Besse (1927-2016) and Christiane Besse (1928-2021), Aden and Paris, acquired in Yemen in the 1960s (recorded for export by the Department of Antiquities, Aden State, in May 1966)
by descent to the present owner
For a related example in the National Museum of Asian art, Washington, D.C., see https://asia.si.edu/object/S2013.2.225/.
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