A Contorted Beast with Self-Held Head
UNKNOWN CENTURY
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L O T 21
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The beast balanced on split rear hooves with spine arched, ribbed, and forced forward into a drooping neck. Design consistent with oil lamp.
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Patina consistent. Minor abrasions to haunches.
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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