Provenance:

Christie's, London, Peter Petrou: Tales of the Unexpected, January 30, 2019, lot 9.

Appearing stable overall. Rough weathered finish form age and outdoor placement. Sturdy on the base. There is a hairline crack on the nose, not appearing to impact stability. Some very old chips and losses in the surface. There is old concrete on the back from previous mounting. Additional images available upon request.

Weighs in excess of 250 pounds, but we cannot get the exact weight due to the limitations of our warehouse.

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