African Cast Bronze Leopard

Description:

African Cast Bronze Leopard, Benin, c. 19th century or earlier, the stylized form posed ready to attack, with tail to the head and spots overall, dark patina, lg. 6 1/2 in.

Provenance: Collected by Fred Oxmann on Benin Punitive Expedition; Leon Underwood collection, London; The Paul Rabut collection.
Estimate $3,000-5,000

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