monumental-benin-bronze-royal-leopard
Lot 747
Monumental Benin Bronze "Royal" Leopard
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
20th century, Nigeria, large, hollow cast, patinated bronze sculpture of a standing leopard with extended tail, accompanied by tasseled textile "saddle."

This lot to be sold on day 1, Wednesday, October 3 (Lots 1-948)

Auction by order of the United States Bankruptcy Courts of the Eastern District of North Carolina. All items sold as-is. No returns. All sales final.

44 x 87 in.

From the Complete and Important Collection of NOA Living, Raleigh, North Carolina

Good condition with light surface wear; right lower fang broken; small hole at the tip of tail.