FINE ANCIENT ART & ANTIQUITIES - DAY 2
By Apollo Art Auctions
Oct 13, 2024
63-64 Margaret St. London, W1W 8SW

LOT 458:

EGYPTIAN SANDSTONE RELIEF WITH HORSE HEAD

Sold for: £4,000
Start price:
£ 5,000
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£7,500 - £15,000
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Auction took place on Oct 13, 2024 at Apollo Art Auctions
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EGYPTIAN SANDSTONE RELIEF WITH HORSE HEAD
Amarna Period, Ca. 1353 - 1336 BC.An Egyptian relief, carved from pale orange sandstone, depicting a horse head with harness and bridle. The animal is depicted in a naturalistic manner with a long muzzle and a circular shaped eye. The relief preserves the original white pigment of the skin and the mane. Size: 170mm x 210mm; Weight: 2.6kgProvenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Dr. Samir Mikhail collection, acquired in 1978. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.