Sale 1188
| Chicago
| Chicago
Estimate$20,000 – $30,000
Provenance:
G. Terzis, Nicosia, Cyprus.
Thassos Adoniou, Nicosia, Cyprus, acquired 12 January 1936.
Theodoros Adoniou, New York, 1974-2012; thence by descent.
Inspected under UV light and 10x loupe. Areas of orange and brown patination. Loss to proper right horn. Restorations to ears and upper proper right horn. Some more weathered areas include the sides of snout. Chips and abrasians particularly on the top. More recent loss on proper bottom center. Deposits in crevices including nose and mouth. Head rests on modern stand to which it is not affixed. Height with stand 13 3/4 inches (34.9 cm). Width 9 1/2 inches (24.1 cm). Overall in fine and attractive condition. See conservation report and additional images.
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Jacob Coley
Senior Vice President, Head of Department, Antiquities and Ancient Art