Boeotian Horse and Rider
Circa 6th century B.C. A ceramic horse and rider figure of stylised form, the horse modelled in the round standing with head erect and facing forwards, cropped mane and tail held between hindlegs; the rider modelled holding the animal's neck, possibly wearing a helmet; painted detailing; old collector's label to stomach reading '0606/633 aaide, Beatie 6e BC'; leg repaired. Cf. Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest, inventory number T.11 'Boeotian terracotta horse and rider, for similar; cf. Museum of Cycladic Art, collection number ??0029 'figurine of a rider-warrior', for similar. 150 grams, 16.5 cm wide (6 1/2 in.). Ex Nicolas Landau collection (1887-1979).with Sotheby's, Paris, 9th April 2013. lot 235 (part).UK private collection. A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website.]