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Two Greek Bronzes, Geometric/Archaic , 8th/7th Century B.C.
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- Two Greek Bronzes, Geometric/Archaic
- Heights 2 1/2 and 1 1/2 in. 6.3 and 3.8 cm.
comprising a horse standing with ears erect, crested mane, and cylindrical muzzle, and a bull with grooved mouth and indented circular eyes.
Provenance
Gilbert E. Bursley, Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Sanibel Island, Florida, 1913-1998
Condition
as shown, layers of corrosion and areas of bronze disease (perhaps not active) on horse, particularly on right foreleg, minor chips, surface somewhat pitted on bull, some modern glue on feet of both pieces for attachment to a stand
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
For related examples cf. Zimmermann, Les chevaux de bronze dans l'art géométrique grec, Mainz, 1989, pl. 2, 39, for the horse (Argos), and Boston, Bronzes, no. 18, for the bull.
Gilbert Bursley was U.S. Military Attaché in Turkey, 1947-1950, member of the Joint U.S. Aide Mission to Greece, 1950-1952, U.S. senior member of the UN Truce Supervision Organization in Palestine, 1954, U.S. Consul and Director of the U.S.I.A. in the Belgian Congo and French Equatorial Africa, 1955-1957, Representative and Senator in the Michigan legislature, 1960-1978, and President of Cleary College, Michigan, 1978-1984.