Bidspirit Auktion | GREEK GEOMETRIC BRONZE HORSE FIGURINE

GREEK GEOMETRIC BRONZE HORSE FIGURINE - Ca. 900 - 700 BCA Greek geometric horse figurine presenting the characteristic abstract stylings of wealthy Laconian workshops. The equine figure stands with four long legs atop an integral platform and has a shallow spinal crest, a muscular chest, and a curved, pinched neck. The narrow head exhibits abstract features such as almond-shaped eyes and a pair of high-raised ears. Fine, mottled layers of green and brown patina envelop the entire equestrian effigy. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Accession Number: 21.88.24.Size: 95mm x 90mm; Weight: 205gProvenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK / International art markets. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.