Ancient Egyptian Bronze Apis Bull
05
days
10
hours
11
minutes
21
seconds
Starting bid
€ 1
Reserve price not met
Expert
Selected by Peter Reynaers
Has nearly 30 years’ experience and moderated multiple online art research groups.
Estimate € 1,800 - € 2,200
No bids placed
Catawiki Buyer Protection
Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details
Trustpilot 4.4 | 145304 reviews
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.
This original ancient Egyptian bronze Apis Bull, dating to circa 664–332 BC, is shown striding beneath a solar disk and frontal uraeus between its horns.
AI-assisted summary
Description from the seller
Striding Apis bull, the solar disk with frontal Uraeus between the horns over his head. Fine facial and incised details. Exquisite.
Size: 4.2 cm L - 1 5/8 inch - 4.5 cm H (excluding tang) - 1 3/4 inch
Material: Bronze
Culture: Egypt, c. 664 - 332 B.C.
Condition: Intact
Display stand included
Resandro Collection, Europe, acquired from Hermann Historica München, 10-11 November 1989, lot 441 (R-474). Ex Bonham's Auction, lot 137.
Published: S. Schoske and D. Wildung, Gott und Götter im Alten Ägypten, 1992, Mainz am Rhein, 1992, p.80, no.53 and p.19, no.8.
I. Grimm-Stadelmann (ed.), Aesthetic Glimpses, Masterpieces of Ancient Egyptian Art, The Resandro Collection, Munich, 2012, nos.R-728, R-730, no.R-732 and no.R-474.
Exhibited: Berlin, Ägyptisches Museum und Papyrussammlung; Berlin, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin; Munich, Staatliche Sammlung Ägyptischer Kunst Munchen; Hamburg, Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg, Gott und Götter im Alten Ägypten, 1992-1993.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU
Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.
Striding Apis bull, the solar disk with frontal Uraeus between the horns over his head. Fine facial and incised details. Exquisite.
Size: 4.2 cm L - 1 5/8 inch - 4.5 cm H (excluding tang) - 1 3/4 inch
Material: Bronze
Culture: Egypt, c. 664 - 332 B.C.
Condition: Intact
Display stand included
Resandro Collection, Europe, acquired from Hermann Historica München, 10-11 November 1989, lot 441 (R-474). Ex Bonham's Auction, lot 137.
Published: S. Schoske and D. Wildung, Gott und Götter im Alten Ägypten, 1992, Mainz am Rhein, 1992, p.80, no.53 and p.19, no.8.
I. Grimm-Stadelmann (ed.), Aesthetic Glimpses, Masterpieces of Ancient Egyptian Art, The Resandro Collection, Munich, 2012, nos.R-728, R-730, no.R-732 and no.R-474.
Exhibited: Berlin, Ägyptisches Museum und Papyrussammlung; Berlin, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin; Munich, Staatliche Sammlung Ägyptischer Kunst Munchen; Hamburg, Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg, Gott und Götter im Alten Ägypten, 1992-1993.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU
Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.
Details
Culture
Ancient Egyptian
Century/timeframe
Egypt, c. 664 - 332 B.C.
Name of object
Apis Bull
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2020
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1989
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
Sold by
Disclaimer
The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
