- EGYPTIAN REVIVAL BRONZE MOUNTED STONE
EGYPTIAN REVIVAL BRONZE MOUNTED STONE BOWL Egyptian Revival bronze mounted stone bowl with scarabs and cobras, raised on four ball feet, marked underside one handle: "CCB" or "GGB." 2.75" H x 12.75" W (across handles).
- JEWELRY. EGYPTIAN REVIVAL WINGED SCARAB
JEWELRY. EGYPTIAN REVIVAL WINGED SCARAB BROOCH. Egyptian Revival enamel decorated 18kt yellow gold brooch of a winged scarab with central carved pendant flanked by gold cobras. Apparently unmarked. Central carved pendant measures approx. 0.53" w x 1" h. Total approx. weight is 19.5 dwt (gross). From an Oley, PA estate. Dimensions: brooch measures approx. 3" w x 1.25" h. Condition: Good, with light surface scratches and minor dings/dents. No definitive statement is being made as to whether carved pendant is natural, synthetic or treated.
- WALT DISNEY CLASSICS FIGURINE, JAFAR,
WALT DISNEY CLASSICS FIGURINE, JAFAR, OH MIGHTY EVIL ON...This two-piece figure depicts Jafar from Aladdin as he places a gem on a brick stand with Hand blown glass with red and gold-painted cobras atop a brick pedestal. This item has its original box which measures 15"L x 11"W x 14"H. Certificate of Authenticity included.
Issued: 1998
Dimensions: 10"L x 5"W x 9"H
Edition Number: AD1b Manufacturer: Walt Disney Classics
Condition:
Age related wear.
- ROMANO-EGYPTIAN CARTONNAGE MUMMY MASK,
ROMANO-EGYPTIAN CARTONNAGE MUMMY MASK, EX-CHRISTIE'SIt's not often we start a listing by stating the provenance, but in this case the pedigree is almost as impressive as the piece. Sold - Christies, December 1996; Ex Alan Dershowitz (legal and TV fame) / Carolyn Cohen collection, MA; published (Illustrated on the cover) in 2013 - Art of the Ancients, Aphrodite Ancient Art; featured - Pawn Stars, History Channel, August 14, 2017.
Egypt, Romano Egyptian Period, ca. 2nd century CE. A stunning mummy mask made from gesso-lined linen called cartonnage depicting the elegant visage of a youthful female. Presented in vibrant polychrome, the serene woman peers forward with almond eyes, elongated outer canthi, and sweeping brows lined with thick lashes, her head extending outwards and slightly downwards in a manner consistent with "Egyptian Group" masks. Full lips outlined with red pigment, a slender nose, and a rounded chin further emphasize her feminine grace, all beneath a headdress that rests low along the forehead. Dense decorations in traditional Egyptian stylization further embellish her timeless beauty. Size: 5.25" L x 13.625" W x 18.75" H (13.3 cm x 34.6 cm x 47.6 cm); 20.125" H (51.1 cm) on included custom stand.
The top of her head just in front of her diadem bears a red band containing a blue scarab flanked by a pair of segmented columns, 2 seated deities of unknown identity, an additional pair of columns, and 2 wadjet eyes. Beneath a curving brown band is a white-ground panel featuring a central sun disc with dangling triangular ornamentation - perhaps representing lotus blooms - flanked by the goddess sisters Isis and Nephthys as well as 2 papyrus columns and a pair of unidentified zoomorphic funerary deities holding their arms towards the sun. Outlining her head is a grand diadem bearing a plaited pattern above horizontal stripes in red and green, the midsections dotted with lotus buds, the terminals with recessed pink rosettes, and a pair of uraeus cobras emanating out from either side of a sun disc on the front. The upper corners show columns of polychrome panels, 2 panels containing a mummiform Osiris wearing an Atef crown and Horus or Ra in mummiform donning the Pschent crown. Stretching across the brow are 2 sphinxes atop column capitals as well as images of the ibis-headed god Thoth wearing an Atef crown, a left-facing human deity with a sun disc resting between a pair of horns; beneath this decorative register is a right-facing procession of royal uraei. Below the cobras are 2 windows each showing the sisters Isis and Nephthys anointing the body of the mummiform god Osiris beside sections of blue, pink, and white segmentation. Further below are 2 columns showing a rosette, a wadjet eye, and a recumbent Anubis jackal holding a pesesh-kef - a tool used during a ceremony known as the "opening of the mouth" - along with the body of the deceased resting atop a leonine-form embalming table and 2 sets of the 4 Sons of Horus wearing blue headdresses. An additional pair of sphinxes and a pair of Horus falcons with outstretched wings lie below the funerary fraternities, and an inverted T-shaped panel of triangles, petite floral beads, blue stripes, diagonal striations on a pink ground, checkerboarding, and additional painted beadwork completes the elaborate and visually dazzling composition. The verso of the mask shows the beige, khaki, and brown-hued linen framework that has been impregnated with bituminous material to solidify the linen as well as create a general likeness of the deceased that would hold for eons to come. One lower section even shows a plaster patch job that was included to perhaps fix a hole or abrasion made by the embalmer.
Given the size of both the sarcophagus mask itself as well as the interior head cavity, this was likely made for a young woman from a prominent, middle-to-upper-class family. While gilding was a popular decorative element for later Egyptian sarcophagi, embellishing with gold was reserved solely for those who could afford such luxuries. The lack of gilding on this example would perhaps indicate the somewhat lower status of this individual's family, however the artistry, polychrome pigments, and overall elevated craftsmanship suggests that perhaps the deceased was someone who favored substance rather than superficiality with their religious or spiritual ideals.
The use of cartonnage in the Ptolemaic and later Romano-Egyptian periods signified a transitional time in Egyptian funerary techniques from using a full, multi-part sarcophagus for the deceased to using fewer materials but with all the same decorative panache. These cartonnage masks, according to Egyptologists Dr. Salima Ikram and Dr. Aidan Dodson, "…are a reflection of a trend for the mummy to become free-standing, perhaps housed in a rectangular wooden sarcophagus, but without an intervening anthropoid coffin. This development came to fruition during the succeeding Roman Period which saw a range of outer treatments, some broadly maintaining earlier principles, while others diverged widely, although remaining true to basic concepts. The fundamental division is between mummies that conformed to a traditionally-derived 'Egyptian Group', and a 'Roman Group', which incorporated elements grounded in Classical art." They continue on to explain how, "The [Egyptian Group] continued with the use of separate cartonnage helmet-masks, together with other foot and body adornments in the same material. Distinctive points, however, are the head which was somewhat raised and angled forward…As time passed, masks took on a less 'Egyptian' look. A Hellenistic style prevailed in the area of the head and shoulders, while traditional Egyptian vignettes and ornamentation remained around the sides and crown of the head." (Ikram, Salima and Aidan Dodson. "The Mummy in Ancient Egypt: Equipping the Dead for Eternity." Thames & Hudson, London, 1998, pp. 187-188)
Published in "Art of the Ancients: A Selection of Ancient Art." Aphrodite Ancient Art, New York, Vol. 1, 2013, pp. 8-9 and front cover
Cf. Ikram, Salima and Aidan Dodson. "The Mummy in Ancient Egypt: Equipping the Dead for Eternity." Thames & Hudson, London, 1998, p. 187, fig. 218 and p. 188, figs. 220 & 221; The Walters Art Museum, accession number 78.3
A similar mask with gilding and fewer decorations from the 1st century CE hammered for $55,000 at Christie's, New York "Antiquities" auction (Live auction 1915, December 6, 2007, lot 35).
Provenance: ex-private Las Vegas, Nevada, USA collection; ex-Gold and Silver Pawn Store, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, acquired 2016. As see on Pawn Stars, "If the Pawn Don't Fit" (History Channel, August 14, 2017, season 14, episode 28); ex-Aphrodite Ancient Art, New York, New York, USA, published in "Art of the Ancients: A Selection of Ancient Art," Vol. 1, 2013, pp. 8-9 and front cover; ex-collection of Alan Dershowitz and Carolyn Cohen, Chilmark, Massachusetts, USA; ex-Christie's, New York "Antiquities" auction (auction 8568, December 18, 1996, lot 82, hammered for $9,775, published in corresponding catalog)
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#170552
Condition:
Obverse gesso layer repaired from dozens of small pieces with restoration and new material to missing areas, and resurfacing with extensive overpainting across new material and break lines; the linen layer on the verso is intact albeit with some plaster patches placed in antiquity given the desiccated nature. Losses around most peripheral areas, with fading and heavy overpainting to pigment, with light abrasions, and softening to some finer raised details. Verso also shows some dark bituminous resin used to stabilize the form of the linens. Beautiful remains of original pigment, iconography, and facial details.
- EGYPTIAN BRONZE SEATED FIGURE ISIS NURSING
EGYPTIAN BRONZE SEATED FIGURE ISIS NURSING HORUSEgypt, Late Dynastic to Ptolemaic Period, ca. 664 to 30 BCE. A skillfully cast copper alloy (bronze) figure depicting Isis - goddess of healing and magic - as she nurses her son, Horus, in her lap. Displayed in a seated position, Isis presents with bare feet placed atop an integral plinth, wearing a knee-length skirt, and grasping one exposed breast with her hand to position it near Horus' face. Isis' face protrudes outward above her breasts and features almond-shaped eyes, a full nose and lips, and cupped ears, all beneath a large tripartite wig with a frontal uraeus cobra, long lappets, a crown of uraeus cobras, and a pair of Hathoric horns flanking a sun disc. Horus faces nude to Isis' right side, has both arms draped down his sides, and wears the Pschent crown that symbolizes the unification via divine authority of Upper and Lower Egypt. Size: 3.875" L x 2.1" W x 8.3" H (9.8 cm x 5.3 cm x 21.1 cm); 10.375" H (26.4 cm) on included custom stand.
Cf. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, accession number 45.4.4
Provenance: ex-Nancy and Dr. E.F. Simpson collection, Los Angeles, California, USA, acquired from 1970 to 2000
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A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
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Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#172216
Condition:
Restoration to Isis' left elbow and areas of frontal uraeus cobra, with resurfacing along new material. Losses to horn tips, front of Horus' left foot, and proper front left corner of plinth. Encrustations and softening to finer details commensurate with age, with nicks and chips to Isis and Horus, and rough surface texture. Nice preservation to overall form and great patina throughout. Tangs beneath Isis' posterior and beneath integral plinth.
- COLD PAINTED BRONZE INDIAN SNAKE CHARMERAntique
COLD PAINTED BRONZE INDIAN SNAKE CHARMERAntique cold painted bronze orientalist snake charmer with three snakes or cobras. Sculpture is in the manner of Austrian, Franz Bergman. Oriental bronze is approx. 4" long x 4 1/4" wide x 4 1/4" tall. Bronze has age appropriate wear with small ar shipping info This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.
- EXCEPTIONAL HEAVILY CARVED FIGURAL CHAIR,
EXCEPTIONAL HEAVILY CARVED FIGURAL CHAIR, BURMABurmese heavily carved hardwood figural chair, late 19th/ early 20th c., pierced crest with figures and cobras, over intricately carved foliate back, centering standing Buddha figure, rising on intertwined animal legs, approx 44.75"h, 23.5"w, 19"d, seat height: 16.5"h
- BRASS CASE SHIPS CLOCK BY BOSTON CLOCK
BRASS CASE SHIPS CLOCK BY BOSTON CLOCK COBRASS CASE SHIPS CLOCK BY BOSTON CLOCK CO (CHELSEA), 7 1/2" diameter brass case, 5 1/2" black dial with silver numerals, key wind, threaded bezel, eight day movement with hour, minute and secondary second hand, serial #20747B. Includes key.
- CONTEMPORARY COBRA BASE CONSOLEwith
CONTEMPORARY COBRA BASE CONSOLEwith two molded cobras supporting a Lucite top 64 inches wide; 18 inches deep; 26 inches high Condition:
- BRASS TWO-LIGHT STUDENT DESK LAMP, THE
BRASS TWO-LIGHT STUDENT DESK LAMP, THE OIL LAMP COBRASS TWO-LIGHT STUDENT DESK LAMP, the oil lamp converted to electric, with center standard having two extended arms supporting the fitted green glass shades cased in white, 9.75"D, includes two clear glass chimneys, raised on round base. Height 24.5 inches.
- LARGE CARROLL SHELBY POSTER, AUTOGRAPHED
LARGE CARROLL SHELBY POSTER, AUTOGRAPHED BY SHELBY, WITH IMAGES OF MUSTANGS, COBRAS, GT 40’S, VERY GOOD CONDITION.Large Carroll Shelby poster, autographed by Shelby, with images of Mustangs, Cobras, GT 40's, very good condition.
- DON WRIGHT (AMERICAN/LOUISIANA, 1938-2007)Don
DON WRIGHT (AMERICAN/LOUISIANA, 1938-2007)Don Wright (American/Louisiana, 1938-2007), "Nite Ritual with Cobras", 1990, oil on canvas, signed and dated upper left, titled and handwritten label with artist and title on stretcher, 28 in. x 22 in., unframed. Condition: Overall good condition.
- GILT BRASS URN LAMP WITH COBRASGilt
GILT BRASS URN LAMP WITH COBRASGilt brass urn shaped lamp upon 3 cast brass cobras. Art nouveau style brass shade with brass bead tassels.
25" H. Some tassels missing. Gilt worn above 1 cobra, crack and chip to shade.
- Large Tibetan Ewer Form Butter LampIntricately
Large Tibetan Ewer Form Butter LampIntricately carved large bronze ewer-shaped Tibetan butter lamp reticulated body braided handle mounted with peacock and seven cobras lamp holder supported by female and decorated with Ganesh and two praying wolves 17.5'' H x 15'' W x 8'' Diameter. Private collection Madison Heights MI.
- Egyptian Revival King Tut Arm Chaircommissioned
Egyptian Revival King Tut Arm Chaircommissioned by the Penns after seeing the Tutankhamon Exhibition teakwood back inset with ivory figural scene; the seat with wood and ivory parquetry design; the side panels inlaid with ivory in the form of eagles. Front legs with lion head finials and front and back legs with claw pawed feet above turned feet; with fully carved back panel with four full bodied removable cobras.Commissioned in 1929 by Jeff Penn from E. Hautoun in Cairo.51 x 23 x 24 in.Two areas of separation to inlaid seat; crack to rear seat small circular loss to mother of pearl.
- A Pair of Daum Glass Models of Cobras
A Pair of Daum Glass Models of Cobras both in a striking pose and raised on a coiled tail. Height 5 1/4 inches.
- [Brazil] ''Rio de Janeiro da Ilha das
[Brazil] ''Rio de Janeiro da Ilha das Cobras'' hand-colored lithograph by Lemercier Paris circa 1850 after a daguerreotype. Tear extending from the right edge into the sky; toning and foxing. Estimate $ 100-200 All property is sold as-is. No condition report is supplied. Prospective buyers should submit an inquiry requesting detailed examination of each lot prior to bidding. Back   Inquiry   Email Lot  © Alex Cooper. Images descriptions and condition reports used on this site are originalcopyright material and are not to be reproduced without permission. Forfurther information telephone 410-828-4838 Schedule •  Catalogues •  Archives •  Login •  RegisterAbout Us | Consignors | Buyers | Catalogs | Contact Us | FAQ | Join Our Mailing ListHome | Oriental Rugs | Real Estate Auctions | Alex Cooper's Artfact Page | Alex Cooper Live! Blog908 York Road Towson Maryland 21204Baltimore: (410) 828-4838 | Fax: (410) 828-0875 | Toll-Free: (800) 272-3145antiques@alexcooper.comSite by Fastspot