| 61 Provenienz: Erworben 2006 in deutscher Galerie. Seitdem in Deutschland verwahrt. Zuvor in Genfer Privatsammlung. Ausgestellt 1993 - 1994 in Genf. Publiziert im Katalog „L’Art Des Peuples Italiques”, Genf 1993, S. 144, Nr. 53. Zuvor ausgestellt im Katalog „Italy of the Etruscans”, Jerusalem 1991, Nr. 106. An Etruscan ceremonial bronze axe, 2nd half of the 8th - early 7th century B.C. The lavishly embellished ceremonial axe of unusual shape. Blunt , straight neck. The groove for the shaft bordered on the side by two slightly curved, high wings and extending forwards to a domed shoulder. Ornate concentric circles struck all over the top and bottom of the wings and on the midline, interspersed with lines of chased dots. The axe flaring from the shoulder to an extremely thin blade, which widens to the prominent lobes of the domed cutting edge. The blade with identical ornamentation on both sides. A decorative segment from the shoulder to the middle of the axe blade, with eight vertical rows of concentric circles, each interspersed with a row of chased dots. Directly adjacent are five triangles, composed of fine carved outlines and cross-hatching, with a chased dot at each tip, followed in the middle by three four-legged creatures with horns or antlers, composed of chased dots and highlighted with modern white colouring. Beautiful, dark green patina. One corner of the cutting edge very slightly bent. Otherwise fully intact. Length 17.9 cm. An exceptionally exquisite ancient Italian ceremonial axe. Comes with an item of the catalogue “L’ Art Des Peuples Italiques” of 1993, in which the axe is published. Provenance: Acquired in a German gallery in 2006, the axe has since remained in Germany. Previously in a private collection in Geneva. Exhibited in Geneva in 1993 - 1994. Published in the catalogue “L’Art Des Peuples Italiques”, Geneva 1993, p. 144, no. 53. Previously exhibited in the catalogue “Italy of the Etruscans”, Jerusalem 1991, no. 106. 316500 II + € 2.800 37 Bronzestatuette eines Kriegers, etruskisch, 3. - 2. Jhdt. v. Chr. Bronzefigur eines Kriegers mit Muskelpanzer über kurzer Tunica. Das lange, nach hinten gekämmte Haar fällt in zwei Strähnen vorne über die Schulter auf den Brustpanzer. Die Linke leicht angewinkelt und am Körper angelegt, der Unterarm schräg nach unten weisend; die Rechte erhoben, im Gestus der „Adlocutio”, der Ansprache eines militärischen Führers an seine Truppen. Der Zeigefinger der rechten Hand und der linke Fuß abgebrochen. Schöne olivfarbene Patina. Minimale Korrosionsspuren und Reste von Erdkrusten auf der Vorderseite, auf der Rückseite Kratzer quer über den Panzer und auf dem linken Oberschenkel. Dazu ein Plexiglassockel. Höhe 11,3 cm (ohne Sockel). Provenienz: Süddeutsche Privatsammlung, übernommen aus der Sammlung des Großvaters. An Etruscan bronze statuette of a warrior, 3rd - 2nd century B.C. Bronze figure of a warrior wearing muscle armour over a short tunic. The long, combed back hair falls in two strands over the shoulder onto the cuirass. The left hand is slightly bent and rests against the body, the forearm is white and slanting downwards; the right hand is raised in the gesture of the “adlocutio”, the address of a military leader to his troops. The index finger of the right hand and the left foot broken off. Beautiful olive patina. Minimal traces of corrosion and remnants of crusted soil on the front, scratches across the armour and on the left thigh on the back. Comes with a plexiglass base. Height 11.3 cm (without base). Provenance: South German private collection, taken over from the collection of the grandfather. 312762 II € 1.800 37 37 Photo 2
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