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PAIR OF GREEK GILT-BRONZE BIRD-SHAPED PROTOMES Ca.
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PAIR OF GREEK GILT-BRONZE BIRD-SHAPED PROTOMES Ca.
Estimate £1,500 - £3,000
Voluntary lot
Description
PAIR OF GREEK GILT-BRONZE BIRD-SHAPED PROTOMES Ca. 500 BC.
A pair of gilt-bronze protomes, each in the shape of the forepart of a bird with a curved neck and lowered head. The plumage is engraved with overlapping bands of pointed feathers across the neck. The lower edge expands into a broad circular base with a raised border, pierced at regular intervals for attachment. Accompanied by a modern custom-made display stand.
Size: 95-110mm x 75-75mm; Weight: 185g
Provenance: Private London collection; previously acquired from a Belgian collection (1980s-1990s).
This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
About the sale
FINE ANCIENT ART AND ANTIQUITIES - THE PRINCE COLLECTION
Auction location
Auction time
10/04/2026 at 2:00 PM
Pictures credits:
Apollo Art Auctions Ltd
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