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Hello all

First thread here, hi.

Since in german forums nobody could help me ... well here I am

As mentioned in the title I found a statue lately. It has a marble stand and is made out of metal. To me it looks a bit like from northafrican / fore asian ancestry.

It weights 1 KG (2.2 pounds) and it's height is 22 cm (8.6 inches). Underneath the patina I can see a golden color shimmering through. There are no glyphs/letters/signs on it.

Anybody any idea / clue?

Best wishes from Switzerland!

Patrick

PS sorry for my english.

 

your english is fine......
could we have a photo of the back....on a white background, ...please..

Where did u find it?
Does a magnet stick to it ?
Have you cleaned it ?

I'll call out for further help from...


@i need help
@Any Jewelry

 

Wow, that was quick

Found it in the attic of my father, in Davos, Switzerland. I remember it from my childhood. It stood in the living room (about 50 years ago).
No, magnet does not stick on it and I gently tried to clean it this morning with a toothbrush (any other tools recommended?)

Thank you so far.

 

Hi Patrick and WELCOME to ANTIQUERS!!!! Just wanted to welcome you...others will be along eventually with more help!! Looking rather 'kingly', but 'busty' at the same time, but also looks like an "ancient", at least to me!!

 

Welcome to the forum, Patrick.

Of course you are! She is lovely. My guess is a 19th century copy of an ancient statue, but I could be way off.
You mentioned West Asia (Vorderasien), I get a Sumerian vibe. But again, I could be way off.
Calling @2manybooks and @Veronika Dubcova for their insights.

 

You guys are just great! Thank you so much so far!

 

Composite for viewing from the Catawiki site @i need help found....PLEASE someone tell me if it's NOT OK to do this!!!!!

 

Thank you Aquatine, saw this before. Appreciate your post!

 

Your English is fine! Welcome to the forum!

 

It seems to me the figure is wearing a garment with sleeves. I don't think the Sumerians had sleeves, did they?

 

When I was first researching, I focused on the headgear. I thought that might be a hint. But I couldn't find something. And: why is there such a thick patina on it? I know my father was a strong smoker, but hey, not that strong Was it maybe common in ancient times (still hoping) to paint golden looking metal black? Just a few minutes ago I was brushing it again with a toothbrush very gently and some more golden color appeared ...

 

until we find out what it is....maybe enuf with the toothbrush...!!!

or...Halt !!!

 

Well, the teeth are already looking like those from any rapper from atlanta Joking.

 

Thanks for the advice anyway

 

I have a question.....what does the bottom of the little white pedestal she's standing on look like.....could you show us??

 

Possibly bronze and other than soap and water to wash off dust and grime, I wouldn't do more.

To me looks more like a woman than a man.

Was going to ask the same.

Welcome to the board.
Be sure to check back - people come and go at all hours here.

 

Well, actually just nothing Just plain. No pics needed. Bottom just flat. As I said in the initial post, there are no sings whatever.