Description:

Greece, Hellenistic Period, ca. 3rd century BCE. A charming statuette of a youth mounted atop a bull. Boasting a minimalist yet stylized form, the ancient figure straddles the long flank of the animal and grasps both of its large horns. The rider's mold-made head faces forwards presenting heavy-lidded eyes beneath arched brows, a petite nose, and bow lips. Alternatively, the bull exhibits a projecting snout, slender legs, and a raised tail. Size: 2.9" L x 1.8" W x 3.8" H (7.4 cm x 4.6 cm x 9.7 cm)

Provenance: private Southern California collection, USA, bestowed in 2006; ex-private Los Angeles, California, USA collection, acquired before 2006

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#133888

  • Condition: Repair and restoration to legs of bull. Losses to periphery of figure's head and tip of bull's left horn. Resurfacing and repainting in some areas. Otherwise, very nice with great remaining detail.

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