- JOHN ALTOON (1925-1965): HYPERION
JOHN ALTOON (1925-1965): HYPERION LADY & E.B. Ink and pastel on paper. Provenance: Property from the collection of Jan Cowles. 60 x 40 in. 61 1/4 in. x 41 in. (frame).
- –THE MYTH OF ARION AND THE DOLPHIN”Brock,
–THE MYTH OF ARION AND THE DOLPHIN”Brock, Charles Edmund (British, 1870 _ 1938). –The Myth of Arion and the Dolphin.” Circa 1920. Watercolor on board titled –He discovered he was seated astride on a great, black fish” from Greek mythology. Probably produced for publication in the Childrenês Hour series published by Waverley Book Company in the early 1930s, Vol. 3. Stories from the Classics. Matted to an overall size of 14 _ x 19 _ inches. Signed at bottom left. Captioned. Not examined out of frame. Very good.
- PARIANWARE FIGURAL GROUP OF DIONYSUS,
PARIANWARE FIGURAL GROUP OF DIONYSUS, H: 9-3/4 IN; W: 8-1/2 INParianware Figural Group of Classical Woman on a Leopard, H: 9-3/4; W: 8-1/2 in
- Junius, Stat nominis umbra, 2 vols,
Junius, Stat nominis umbra, 2 vols, London 1797 and Beloe (Rev. William) The History of Herodotus, 4 vols, London 1791
- A GREEK STYLE HYPNOS A Greek style
A GREEK STYLE HYPNOS A Greek style Hypnos, God of Sleep, after the Antique, figural sculpture rising on a custom base, a replica of the Head of Hypnos in the British Museum, London, 13"h
- George De Groat ''Ixion's Dreams''
George De Groat ''Ixion's Dreams'' 1972 Modernist Etching Framed 29''x24''
- Parian Bisque Figural Group of
Parian Bisque Figural Group of Gods of Olympus 19th cent.Condition: One of Mercury's wings broke.Dimensions: Ht. 18'' W 17'' D 12''E
- Sabin Howard
(American, b. 1963)
Fragment
Sabin Howard
(American, b. 1963)
Fragment of Hermes, 2005
bronze
Signed and numbered 7/12.
Height 36 inches.
- HYPEREIDES AND PHRYNE SCULPTURE
HYPEREIDES AND PHRYNE SCULPTURE 42" x 22" Large carved stone sculpture in neoclassical style of idealized Hypereides and, semi-nude Phryne. On round textured base.
- BRONZE FIGURE OF "NARCISSUS OR
BRONZE FIGURE OF "NARCISSUS OR DIONYSUS"Bronze Figure of "Narcissus or Dionysus" , after the antique found in Pompeii in 1862, "P. Le Faguays" inscribed on self-base, h. 25 1/2 in., w. 11 in., d. 9 1/2 in Provenance: Estate of Arley D. Cathey II, El Dorado, AR, sold to benefit the University of Chicago.
- 3 vols. Lessing, Doris. (Canopus
3 vols. Lessing, Doris. (Canopus in Argos Titles) - Signed Copies: The Sirian Experiments. London: Jonathan Cape, (1981). 1st ed. 8vo, orig. blue cloth, gilt-lettered spine, d/j. Minor wear. Signed by Lessing on 1/2 title. NF. * The Making of The Representative for Planet 8. London: Jonathan Cape, (1982). 1st ed. 8vo, orig. blue cloth, gilt-lettered spine, d/j. Minor wear. Signed by Lessing on title page. NF. * Documents Relating to The Sentimental Agents in The Volyen Empire. London: Jonathan Cape, (1983). 1st ed. 8vo, orig. blue cloth, gilt-lettered spine, d/j (price clipped). Minor wear. Signed by Lessing on 1/2 title. NF-/NF.
- PARIAN WARE MYTHOLOGICAL GROUP,
PARIAN WARE MYTHOLOGICAL GROUP, 19TH C Parian Ware mythological figural group, possibly Worcester, apparently unmarked, depicting a maiden with a dove and a palm seated on a recumbent lion against whom the infant Dionysus leans, as he holds grapes and is bitten by a serpent, in the company of a fox and a lamb. 14.5" H x 13" W x 8" D
- Ovid Metamorphoseon Libri XV, 12mo,
Ovid Metamorphoseon Libri XV, 12mo, Lyons 1566 (1)
- Seated Hermes after Lysippos Cast
Seated Hermes after Lysippos Cast after the Antique, ca. 20th Century A patinated bronze and marble figure of Hermes, depicted holding a scroll and seated on a naturalistic rock approx. 20-1/2"T x 19"L x 12-1/2"W.
- AFTER PICAULT, PERSEUS & PEGASUS
AFTER PICAULT, PERSEUS & PEGASUS BRONZE Legendary Greek hero with flying horse, 21 in. H.
- FRENCH BRONZE GROUP OF THE EDUCATION
FRENCH BRONZE GROUP OF THE EDUCATION OF APOLLO Modeled with the centaur Chiron in billowing cloak with quiver and holding arrows in his left hand Apollo with drawn bow the base with lyre and stump on black marble base; 18 1/2 x 17 1/2 x 8 in.
- After Francois Huet Villiers (1772-1813)/Hebe
After Francois Huet Villiers (1772-1813)/Hebe with Zeus as an Eagle/watercolour, 23.5cm x 20cm/Provenance: The Estate of Anthony J Beeson
- PHOTOGRAPHS, MARK DION (lot of
PHOTOGRAPHS, MARK DION (lot of 3) Mark Dion (American, b. 1961), "Raiding Neptune's Vault," 1997/98, color photographs, edition 3/4, gallery label (Galleria Emi Fontana, Milano, Italy) affixed verso, sight (each): 13.25"h x 9"w, overall (with frame/each): 18"h x 14"w
- French bronze figural group
French bronze figural group hercules & deianira Depicting the young Hercules seated on a rock and playing a flute, the attendant Deianira seated at his feet. H: 16 3/4 in.
- BENEDICT MASSON (1819-1893): HERCULES
BENEDICT MASSON (1819-1893): HERCULES AND THE STYMPHALIAN BIRDS Pen and ink on paper 13 x 11 in. signed and with Chamberlin gallery exhibition label.
- RAOUL VERLET, ORPHEUS AND CERBERUS
RAOUL VERLET, ORPHEUS AND CERBERUS BRONZE (French, 1857-1923). Greek mythological hero confronting Hades' watchdog, signed, 33 in. H.
- PRINT, HANS ERNI Hans Erni (Swiss,
PRINT, HANS ERNI Hans Erni (Swiss, 1909-2015), "Daphne and Apollo," lithograph, pencil signed lower right, edition 33/100, overall (with frame): 41"hx 35"w
- Egyptian Bronze Harpokrates StatuetteLate
Egyptian Bronze Harpokrates StatuetteLate Period after 600 B.C. seated nude figure of the youthful god wearing the Hem-Hem crown his forefinger pointing towards his mouth both feet resting on a modern trapezoidal wooden base.7 1/8 in.; HOA 8.5 in.Attractive patina.
- EARLY 20TH C. NEOCLASSICAL STYLE
EARLY 20TH C. NEOCLASSICAL STYLE BRONZE SCULPTUREModel designed after the neoclassical sculpture Apollo Belvedere.
Dark, consistent patina with greenish hue. The subject is thought to show the moment having just slain the Python or serpent guarding Delphi. Crack to body.
Issued: 20th c.
Dimensions: 10.25"H x 7.75"W
Provenance: David Farin Collection
- AFTER HOUDON Artemis Bronze; h:
AFTER HOUDON Artemis Bronze; h: 19 in.
- LUDWIG GRAEFNER PROMETHEUS FALCONER
LUDWIG GRAEFNER PROMETHEUS FALCONER BRONZE STATUE Germany,1862-1935Titled "The Falconer" depicting the Greek titan Prometheus being tortured by the eagle of Zeus after betraying him.
- WEDGWOOD LIMITED EDITION HOMERIC
WEDGWOOD LIMITED EDITION HOMERIC VASE OR PEGASUS VASE #6 of 50, after the 18th century original amassed by Sir William Hamilton In 1786 Wedgwood presented a copy to the British Museum. Also known as The Pegasus Vase, this example is produced in black basalt with gilt bas relief figures depicting the Apotheosis of Homer, as well as featuring a Pegasus finial, Medusa mask handles, and anthemion design to the pedestal, raised on a square plinth. Marked in gilt on the underside and dated 1999.
- Greek red vessel, Hermes, [lekythos]
Greek red vessel, Hermes, [lekythos] form, painter Dessypri, Athens, circa 6th century B.C., 12-1/4 in. Restorations including repairs to neck, partially restored foot, other chips, abrasions and surface losses.
- MAX HIRMER, GREECE, FINE LEATHER
MAX HIRMER, GREECE, FINE LEATHER BINDING Spyridon Marinatos. Crete and Mycenean Greece. Athens Publications, 1959, color and b&w photographs by Max Hirmer, binding attributed to Ganiaris, with ancient or ancient-style horse-motif tokens mounted on front, 12"h x 9.5"w
- Bronze Mercury / Hermes early 20th
Bronze Mercury / Hermes early 20th centurythe well-modeled figure holds a caduceus and is supported by the west wind all atop a green marble plinth.HOA 26 in.Private Collection Hampton VA
- ILIAD OF HOMER, IN BLANK VERSE
ILIAD OF HOMER, IN BLANK VERSE BY WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT...Limited EDITION DE LUXE. 1905 printing. Flaxman's illustrations.
Impressive rare publication of Homer's Iliad in 4 volumes.
Issued: 1905
Dimensions: 10.75"H
Edition Number: 538 Edition Size: 600
Manufacturer: Houghton Mifflin
Country of Origin: United States
Condition:
Age and use related wear
- English or Continental parian figural
English or Continental parian figural group of Ariadne riding a panther modeled as classical Greek heroine astride a panther holding garment 9 1/2 in. H. Estimate $ 125-200 Hair ribbon loss appropriate wear dirt staining underneath.
- Nude male bronze herm figure in
Nude male bronze herm figure in grotesque classical style, mounted on a polished marble base, label verso "Apollo Herm", signed indistinctly, numbered 5 / 10, overall 12 5/8"h x 3"w x 3"d
- F Cirba/Achelous es Hercules/Daedalus
F Cirba/Achelous es Hercules/Daedalus es Icarus/Medea Menchilen/three limited edition prints, 30cm x 35cm
- XENOPHON. XENOPHONTIS PHILOSOPHI
XENOPHON. XENOPHONTIS PHILOSOPHI 1596Xenophon. Xenophontis Philosophi et Imperatoris Clarissimi, Quae Exstant Opera, In Duos Tomos Divisa... , Frankfurt: Andreas Wecheliherdes, 1596, 2 volumes, folio (14 in. x 9 in.), in Latin and Greek, vellum, with applied titles and numbers Provenance: Vassilis Korovessis Rare Books, Athens, Greece, 2017; Demetrius S. Spanos, MD Collection, Jonesboro, AR
- JEAN HELION (1904 - 1987): MAN
JEAN HELION (1904 - 1987): MAN IN HATlithograph in colors; pencil-signed and numbered 265/500; Provenance: The Estate of Charles Fries and Ava Ostern Fries, Los Angeles; 30 x 21 inches sheet; 32 x 23 inches frame Condition: