ANTIQUES. ART. CONTENTS MUSEUM AFRICAN ART
Jul 25, 2020
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USA
179 TEMPLE HILL ROAD, NEW WINDSOR, NEW YORK 12553
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LOT 11:
Fine . Benin Bronze. Guardian of Oba
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Sold for: $750
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$3,000 - $5,000
Auction house commission: 25%
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Fine . Benin Bronze. Guardian of Oba
Possibly earlier. Guardian warrior of the Oba's King . Royal Crown, weapon etc. On stead. In regalia of Royal support, a privileged guardian of the king, the Oba. This high quality bronze is likely a product of the Royal Bronze Works reestablished in Benin in 1901-02, in response to the sacking of Benin , 1897 by the British Punitive Expedition. The original ancient version of this bronze is in the British Museum. Natural patina. 27"H.
