{"product_id":"royal-horseman-of-the-benin-kingdom-ceremonial-bronze-sculpture","title":"Big Royal Horseman of the Benin Kingdom – Ceremonial Bronze Sculpture","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eENGLISH DESCRIPTION\u003c\/strong\u003e '\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBig Royal Horseman of the Benin Kingdom – Ceremonial Bronze Sculpture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis impressive sculpture depicts a royal horseman, originating from ancient Benin City, the historic capital of the renowned Kingdom of Benin (present-day Nigeria). It belongs to the distinguished tradition of Benin royal bronzes, celebrated worldwide for their artistic excellence and symbolic power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece is cast in bronze using the traditional lost-wax technique, a demanding ancestral process that ensures each sculpture is entirely unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figure is richly dressed and wears an elaborate ceremonial headdress, holding a long staff or spear of authority, a symbol of command and status. He is mounted on a stylized horse, an emblem of prestige and military power in Benin art, traditionally reserved for high-ranking warriors and members of the royal court close to the Oba (king).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe detailed treatment of the horse, attire, weapons, and posture reflects a high social rank and suggests a ritual or commemorative function. The decorated base enhances the sculpture’s monumental and ceremonial presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aged patina, with warm golden and dark brown tones, enhances the sculptural depth and attests to the authenticity and artistic value of this remarkable work.\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\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: 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 horseman\/warrior\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunction\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ceremonial, symbolic, royal\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\u003e55 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\u003e6 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\u003e1.44 Feet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJinete real del Reino de Benín – Escultura ceremonial en bronce\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEsta imponente escultura representa a un jinete real, procedente de la antigua Benin City, capital histórica del prestigioso Reino de Benín (actual Nigeria). Forma parte de la célebre tradición de los bronces reales de Benín, reconocidos internacionalmente por su excelencia artística y su profundo simbolismo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa obra está realizada en bronce mediante la técnica tradicional de la cera perdida, un proceso ancestral que requiere gran destreza y garantiza que cada pieza sea totalmente única.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEl personaje, ricamente ataviado y con un elaborado tocado ceremonial, sostiene una lanza o bastón de mando, símbolo de autoridad y poder. Monta un caballo estilizado, animal asociado al prestigio, al poder militar y a la élite cercana al Oba (rey) en el arte de Benín.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEl cuidado en los detalles del caballo, el vestuario, las armas y la postura indica un alto rango social y una función ritual o conmemorativa. La base decorada refuerza el carácter monumental y ceremonial de la escultura.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa pátina antigua, con tonos dorados y marrón oscuro, realza la riqueza escultórica y confirma la autenticidad y el valor artístico de esta pieza excepcional.\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: jinete real \/ guerrero\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunción\u003c\/strong\u003e: ceremonial, simbólica, real\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\u003e25 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\u003e1.83 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\u003e 44 centimetros\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\u003eDESCRIPTION EN FRANÇAIS \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCavalier royal du Royaume du Bénin – sculpture cérémonielle en bronze\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCette majestueuse sculpture représente un cavalier royal monté, provenant de l’ancienne Benin City, capitale historique du prestigieux Royaume du Bénin (actuel Nigeria). Elle s’inscrit pleinement dans la grande tradition des bronzes royaux béninois, reconnus mondialement pour leur raffinement artistique et leur portée symbolique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eL’œuvre est réalisée en bronze selon la technique ancestrale de la cire perdue, un procédé complexe garantissant une pièce unique, façonnée avec une grande maîtrise technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLe personnage, richement vêtu et coiffé d’un imposant couvre-chef cérémoniel, tient une longue arme ou une lance de commandement, symbole d’autorité et de pouvoir. Il est monté sur un cheval stylisé, animal rare et prestigieux dans l’art du Bénin, traditionnellement associé à l’élite militaire, à la noblesse et à la proximité avec l’Oba (roi).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLes détails du harnachement, des vêtements, des armes et de la posture témoignent d’un haut rang social et d’une fonction rituelle ou commémorative. La sculpture reposant sur une base décorée renforce son caractère monumental et cérémoniel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa patine ancienne, aux nuances dorées et brun foncé, confère à l’ensemble une forte présence et souligne son authenticité et sa 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: cavalier royal \/ guerrier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFonction\u003c\/strong\u003e : cérémonielle, symbolique, royale\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePièce : Unique\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Poids \u003c\/strong\u003e= \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e25 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHauteur\u003c\/strong\u003e = \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1.83 metre\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\u003e1.09 metre\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\u003e44 centimetres\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\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\u003eProcedencia 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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformación legal y exportación\u003c\/strong\u003e\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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