GREEK MARBLE VOTIVE STELE WITH RIDER

Ca. 350 - 320 BC A splendid marble stele carved with the relief image of a rider on a running horse. The figure most likely represents a warrior, the figure is dressed in traditional clothing with a long cloak flying in the wind. This stele is a chthonic symbol, thus suggesting that the male figure was a deceased hero who is running to the underworld. For similar see: Christie's Live Auction 21015, Antiquities,: Including ancient engraved gems formerly in the Sangiorgi collection part IV, Lot. 27.
Size: 180mm x 170mm; Weight: 2.01kg
Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired on the UK art market in 2013; previously UK art market, acquired prior to 1980. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

500
Estimate: GBP 750 - 1500