西周早期 青銅戰馬配件一對

chacune composée de deux têtes de bovidés stylisées vues de face et superposées en haut-relief, encadrant un disque légèrement bombé, la tête supérieure portant des cornes démesurément exagérées, deux bélières légèrement courbes au revers, le bronze enrichi d'une patine gris-vert, D.W 3035.1 et D.W 3035.2 (2)

Léon Wannieck 舊藏，巴黎

《中國周秦漢三朝青銅器》，橘園美術館，巴黎，1934年，編號 97

梅原末治，《歐米蒐儲支那古銅精華》，大阪，1933年，第2冊，圖版 121
Georges Salles《中國周秦漢三朝青銅器》，巴黎，1934年，編號 97 (無圖)

The x-ray shows that both fittings are in good overall condition with the exception of several areas of loss (visible in the catalogue illustration). The fitting on the left in the catalogue illustration has a ca. 2.5x2cm large hole to one side of the lower middle part and a ca. 2x1cm to one of the horns. The fitting on the right in the catalogue illustration has a ca. 2x1cm large hole to the middle section and a ca. 1.5x1cm large hole to one of the horns and a small hole next to one of the eyes. The bronze is covered with a light green and brownish patina. The inventory numbers D.W. 3035.1 and D.W. 3035.2 are inscribed in white on the reverse of the horns as well as parts of a paper left on one of the fittings. The colours are less dark than the catalogue illustration suggests.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Compare two related pairs of similarly formed horse trappings, the first from the Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Bull, Philadelphia, sold Sotheby's New York, 6th December 1983, lot 40; the second from the collection of the Museum of Far Eastern Art, Stockholm, illustrated in 'The Exhibition of Early Chinese Bronzes', in Bulletin of the Museum of Far Eastern Antiquities, no. 6, 1933, pl. XXVI, fig 1.