Apollo Art Auctions

October 2024 Auction  –  12 - 13 October 2024

Apollo Art Auctions , October 2024 Auction

Ancient Art, Antiquities

Part 1: Sa, 12.10.2024, from 11:00 AM UTC
Part 2: Su, 13.10.2024, from 11:00 AM UTC
The auction is closed.
Please Note: Buyer's premium has been increased to 29%

Description

EUROPEAN STEEL HORSE SHAFFRON

Ca. AD 1600 - 1700 A European steel shaffron. A shaffron is a piece of armour that protects a horse's head in battle. It is made of steel and shaped to fit over the horse's forehead. The steel surface of the shaffron is reinforced with protection for the animal's eyes and ears. A central geometric motif embellishes the front of the armour. There are three tubes on the front that allow for a plume attachment.
Size: 520mm x 270mm; Weight: 1.1kg
Provenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old Canadian collection of F. N., Ontario, formed in the 1980s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

1000
Estimate: GBP 1500 - 3000

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Price realized 3'400 GBP
Starting price 1'000 GBP
Estimate 1'500 GBP
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