{"product_id":"big-couple-royal-leopard-of-the-benin-kingdom-ceremonial-lost-wax-bronze-sculpture","title":"Big Couple Royal Leopard of the Benin Kingdom – Ceremonial Lost-Wax Bronze Sculpture","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eENGLISH DESCRIPTION \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBig Couple Royal Leopard of the Benin Kingdom – Ceremonial Lost-Wax Bronze Sculpture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis impressive sculpture depicts a leopard, one of the most powerful and symbolic animals of the Kingdom of Benin, and originates from ancient Benin City, the historic capital of this renowned African empire (present-day Nigeria).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted in bronze using the traditional lost-wax casting technique, this piece reflects the exceptional ancestral expertise of Benin royal casters. Each sculpture created through this process is entirely unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leopard, an absolute symbol of royal power, strength, and authority of the Oba (king), is shown standing in an alert and majestic posture. Its raised, elegantly curved tail adds movement and vitality to the composition. The surface of the body is richly decorated with finely incised circular motifs, stylizing the animal’s spotted coat and enhancing the sculpture’s visual depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Benin tradition, the leopard is regarded as the symbolic counterpart of the king, a guardian of power and an embodiment of earthly dominance. Such sculptures were traditionally associated with royal palaces, court rituals, and commemorative functions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aged patina, with deep brown and subtle tonal variations, enhances the sculpture’s presence and attests to its authenticity and artistic significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ancient Benin City, Kingdom of Benin (Nigeria)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMateria\u003c\/strong\u003el: Bronze\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lost-wax casting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubject\u003c\/strong\u003e: Royal leopard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunction\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ritual, symbolic, ceremonial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnique piece\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e = \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e55x2 = 110 Pounds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u003c\/strong\u003e= \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4.49 Feet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLenght\u003c\/strong\u003e = \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3.57 Feet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth\u003c\/strong\u003e = \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e0.85 Foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPANISH DESCRIPTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDESCRIPCIÓN \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePareja Leopardo real del Reino de Benín – Escultura ceremonial en bronce a la cera perdida\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEsta imponente escultura representa un leopardo, animal profundamente simbólico del Reino de Benín, y procede de la antigua Benin City, capital histórica de este prestigioso imperio africano (actual Nigeria).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa obra está realizada en bronce mediante la técnica tradicional de la cera perdida, reflejando el extraordinario saber hacer ancestral de los fundidores reales de Benín. Cada pieza obtenida con este método es única.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEl leopardo, símbolo supremo del poder real, la fuerza y la autoridad del Oba (rey), aparece representado de pie, en una postura atenta y majestuosa. Su cola elevada y elegantemente curvada aporta dinamismo a la escultura. La superficie del cuerpo está ricamente decorada con motivos circulares finamente cincelados, que estilizan el pelaje moteado del animal y refuerzan la riqueza visual de la obra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEn la tradición beninesa, el leopardo es considerado el doble simbólico del rey, guardián del poder y manifestación de la dominación terrenal. Este tipo de esculturas estaba generalmente vinculado a los palacios reales, los rituales cortesanos y funciones conmemorativas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa pátina antigua, con tonos marrón oscuro y matices profundos, realza la presencia de la obra y confirma su autenticidad y valor artístico.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaracterísticas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigen\u003c\/strong\u003e: Antigua Benín City, Reino de Benín (Nigeria)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bronce\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTécnica\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fundición a la cera perdida\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRepresentación\u003c\/strong\u003e: Leopardo real\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunción\u003c\/strong\u003e: ritual, simbólica, ceremonial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePieza única\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeso \u003c\/strong\u003e= \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e25x2 = 50 Kilogramas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltura \u003c\/strong\u003e= \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1.37 metros\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLongitud \u003c\/strong\u003e= \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1.09 metros \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAncho \u003c\/strong\u003e= \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e26 centimetros\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDESCRIPTION EN FRANCAIS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrand couple Léopard royal du Royaume du Bénin – sculpture cérémonielle en bronze à la cire perdue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCette imposante sculpture représente un léopard, animal emblématique du Royaume du Bénin, et provient de l’ancienne Benin City, capitale historique de cet empire africain prestigieux (actuel Nigeria).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRéalisée en bronze selon la technique traditionnelle de la cire perdue, cette œuvre témoigne d’un savoir-faire ancestral transmis de génération en génération par les fondeurs royaux du Bénin. Chaque pièce issue de ce procédé est unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLe léopard, symbole absolu du pouvoir royal, de la force et de l’autorité de l’Oba (roi), est ici représenté debout, dans une posture à la fois vigilante et majestueuse. Sa queue enroulée et relevée, sculptée avec élégance, accentue la dynamique et la noblesse de l’animal. La surface du corps est entièrement recouverte de motifs circulaires finement ciselés, évoquant le pelage stylisé du léopard et renforçant la richesse décorative de l’ensemble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDans la tradition béninoise, le léopard est considéré comme le double symbolique du roi, gardien du pouvoir et incarnation de la domination terrestre. Ce type de sculpture était généralement associé aux palais royaux, aux rituels de cour ou aux fonctions commémoratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa patine ancienne, aux tons brun foncé et nuancés, confère à cette œuvre une présence remarquable et souligne son authenticité et sa forte valeur artistique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaractéristiques\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigine\u003c\/strong\u003e : Ancienne Benin City, Royaume du Bénin (Nigeria)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatière \u003c\/strong\u003e: Bronze\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique\u003c\/strong\u003e : Fonte à la cire perdue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReprésentation\u003c\/strong\u003e : Léopard royal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFonction\u003c\/strong\u003e : rituelle, symbolique, cérémonielle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePièce : Unique\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoids \u003c\/strong\u003e= \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e55x2= 110 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHauteur = \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e4.48 metres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLongueur \u003c\/strong\u003e= \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3.57 metres\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLargeur \u003c\/strong\u003e=\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 0.85 Cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance \u0026amp; legal notice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work originates from ancient Benin City, the historic capital of the Kingdom of Benin (present-day Nigeria). It comes from a private collection and was acquired in accordance with established art market practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLegal notice \u0026amp; export\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis object is offered for sale as a traditional African work of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is sold without any claim of institutional ownership (museum or public collection).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe buyer is informed that:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegulations concerning the export of cultural property may vary depending on the destination country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eany customs formalities, administrative procedures, or import authorizations required are the sole responsibility of the buyer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ea certificate of provenance or detailed invoice can be provided upon request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis artwork is sold in compliance with applicable international regulations and in accordance with professional art market standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Procedencia e información legal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcedencia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEsta obra procede de la antigua Benin City, capital histórica del Reino de Benín (actual Nigeria). Forma parte de una colección privada y fue adquirida conforme a las prácticas habituales del mercado del arte.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInformación legal y exportación\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEste objeto se ofrece a la venta como obra de arte tradicional africana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSe vende sin ninguna reivindicación de origen institucional (museo o colección pública).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEl comprador es informado de que:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ela normativa relativa a la exportación de bienes culturales puede variar según el país de destino;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCualquier trámite aduanero, administrativo o autorización de importación necesaria será responsabilidad exclusiva del comprador;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSe puede proporcionar un certificado de procedencia o una factura detallada previa solicitud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEsta obra se vende de conformidad con la normativa internacional vigente y respetando las prácticas profesionales del mercado del arte.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance \u0026amp; informations légales\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCette œuvre provient de l’ancienne Benin City, capitale historique du Royaume du Bénin (actuel Nigeria). 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