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An Iberian Bronze Figure of a Warrior on Horseback, circa 5th/4th Century B.C.
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- An Iberian Bronze Figure of a Warrior on Horseback
- Bronze
- Height: 3 inches
The pony-sized horse standing alertly on an oblong base, the rider wearing a baldric across his chest, his shield attached at the back, and helmet with neck-guard, a sword lying on his chest, his face with carefully modeled eyes and ears.
Provenance
Nicholas Koutoulakis, Pro Arte, Geneva, December 5th, 1983
Condition
Very good and as shown, minute chip to tip of sword, another to tip of horse's proper left ear.
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 other examples of Iberian equestrian groups, of which no two are alike, cf. V.A. Hibbs, Iberian Antiquities from the Collection of Leon Levy & Shelby White, The Spanish Institute, New York, 1993, nos. 30-35, and Los Iberos, PrÃncipes de Occidente, Barcelona, 1998, nos. 293-296.