Lot 19
** A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this artwork will be donated to the Anthony Quinn Foundation, whose mission is to advocate for the important role arts education plays in personal development and in the overall improvement of social, economic and cultural systems. Learn more at aqfoundation.org **
Western Europe, Portugal, ca. early 20th century CE. An elegant wood and iron ox or cattle yoke, skillfully hand-carved to display an intricate openwork design of floral and geometric motifs with a cross at the center. The complex example features curved sides and a pointed top with a cross at the center of the base. Sheets of iron protect the peripheries, while an iron hook extends from the center. A set of 4 spikes protrude from the base. This yoke would have been used to harness 2 oxen together to pull a plough, cart, or other piece of farm machinery. Yokes like this example are distinctive to northern Portugal and often show regional variations. Size: 43.5" W x 23.1" H (110.5 cm x 58.7 cm)
Provenance: ex-private collection of actor Anthony Quinn and his wife Katherine, Bristol, Rhode Island, USA acquired prior to 2000
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#169276
- Condition: All spikes are repaired with break lines visible and fill to left-most break line. Splintering, chipping, and some losses to peripheries. Stable fissure to top. Loosening of brass sheets. Expected nicks, scratches, and abrasions throughout. Otherwise, excellent with nice patina and impressively preserved detail.
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