A Contorted Beast with Self-Held Head

UNKNOWN CENTURY
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L O T 21

  • The beast balanced on split rear hooves with spine arched, ribbed, and forced forward into a drooping neck. Design consistent with oil lamp.

  • Patina consistent. Minor abrasions to haunches.

  • In the private collection of Ivan Petrov in Moscow, sold to Liam O'Connor in Dublin in 1978. O'Connor's estate auctioned the piece in 2000.

LOT 21

A Contorted Beast With Self-Held Head

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