Fine Art, Rare Books, Silver & Antiques - Day 2
Sun, Jan 19, 2025 11:00AM EST
Lot 1030
(2) Pair of Benin Bronze Leopard Sculptures
Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $250 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,500 | $250 |
| $7,500 | $500 |
| $20,000 | $1,000 |
| $50,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
| $250,000 | $10,000 |
(2) Pair of Benin Bronze Leopard Sculptures. Benin bronzes are cast in the traditional lost wax method in which the mold must be destroyed after each casting to reveal the piece. Because of this, no two Benin bronzes are ever identical. From the 13th through the 19th century the Kingdom of Benin lay along the shore of the Atlantic ocean in modern day Nigeria. This prime trading location placed Benin and its capital city of Ile-Ife among the wealthiest most powerful African Kingdoms. The leopard is central to the Benin creation myth and enjoys status comparable to that of the King (Oba).
Size: 30 1/2 x 12 x 47 in.
#4706
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30 1/2 x 12 x 47 in.