PALATIAL EUROPEAN WALNUT MANTLEPALATIAL EUROPEAN WALNUT MANTLE PALACIAL EUROPEAN WALNUT MANTLE HAVING CARVED FLUTES AND RONDEL CORNICE OVER "C" SCROLL MOUNTED SIMILAR TREATED PILLARS WITH VERDE MARBLE INSET AND CORRESPONDING LINER, 19TH; 80"H X 75"W
ITALIAN STONE LINTEL/ARCHITECTURALITALIAN STONE LINTEL/ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENT centrally carved with a royal coat of arms surmounted by an eagle with scrolling foliage terminating in hippocamps - h:17 w:52 in. Other Notes: TPC
JOSEF FLOCH, "PALASTINA" LITHOGRAPHJOSEF FLOCH, "PALASTINA" LITHOGRAPH PORTFOLIO Josef Floch (Austrian/American, 1894-1977), "Palastina", Benjamin Harz Verlag, Berlin, number 89 of 150 copies, with 9 of the 10 plates, title page, text page, and list of plates, approx. 28"h x 20"w
INSCRIBED PALMYRAN MARBLE RELIEFINSCRIBED PALMYRAN MARBLE RELIEF W/ BANQUETERNear East / Holy Land, Palmyra, Roman Period, ca. 2nd to 4th century CE. An impressive Palmyran funerary relief, hand-carved from creamy white marble to depict a semi-recumbent banqueter figure beside an inscription in Palmyrene Aramaic. Dressed in lavish, thick robes that cascade in billowing folds down his body, the ancient figure holds a petite dish in his right hand, while resting his left hand atop his folded knee. He gazes outwards from huge, almond-shaped eyes with slender brows and generous lids above a bulbous nose, round cheeks, and a pair of full lips held closed. A thick curly coiffure caps his head, while a wreath wraps around his neck. Size: 14" W x 16" H (35.6 cm x 40.6 cm); 18.7" H (47.5 cm) on included custom stand.
Palmyra was a wealthy city that linked the caravan routes from the Parthian Near East with the Roman Mediterranean; the people who lived there during this period largely enjoyed prosperity and were able to adopt eastern and western customs, clothing, and artistic styles, creating a distinctive visual culture unique to the city. We know of this culture today from the large funerary monuments that the Palmyrans built - tower-shaped vaults whose interiors were lined with sculpted limestone reliefs depicting the deceased.
A distinct regional version of Roman funerary busts emerged in Palmyra. The figures and their elaborate ornamentation exemplified an attractive fusion of Western and Eastern influences. Palmyrene sculpture was made from a stone that is largely nonreflective - usually marble as we see in this example; however, the ancient Palmyrene sculptors excelled at sharp, angular chisel work that resulted in strong patterns which made for dramatic silhouettes and shadows. Just imagine this piece in its dark, shadowy tomb environment - lit by candlelight so that its intricate surface patterns would come to life as it were, the smooth facial contours contrasting with the darkness surrounding it - quite a vision indeed!
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Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-private Maryland, USA collection, acquired in the 1990s
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#167506
Condition:
Fragment of a larger piece. Repaired from several pieces with minimal fill to break lines. Some light softening of finer details and inscription, as well as expected nicks and abrasions, all commensurate with age. Otherwise, excellent. Chip to front right corner of stand.
ORNATE MARBLE PLINTH - Roman StyleORNATE MARBLE PLINTH - Roman Style Marble Plinth with green marble pedestal column and platform the base and capital in gold painted white marble the decoration in Corinthian style is centered on full length putti with arms raised to the volutes the c
PAL (JEAN DE PALEOLOGUE) (AMERICANPAL (JEAN DE PALEOLOGUE) (AMERICAN 1855-1942) BILL - BILL SYKES Pastel on paper: 16 x 11 1/2 in. Framed; lower left inscribed: Bill; lower right signed and dated: Pal 1942 Provenance: Sykes 1937 Safari Collection
Gustav S. Peters fraktur (Harrisburg,Gustav S. Peters fraktur (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, circa 1796-1847), depicting Christ before Caiphas and others, Pilate to the right, signed in plate at bottom, color engraving on paper, 9-7/8 x 13 in.; 19th century maple veneer frame. Surface wrinkled, loose, water stains, toning, creases; frame refinished. Deaccessioned from MESDA and Old Salem to benefit the Acquisition Fund.
A Romanesque carved stone capitalA Romanesque carved stone capital . 13th/14th century With palmettes and a portrait face.height 11in (28cm); width 16in (40.5cm)
ITALIAN SCHOOL: SAMSON WIELDINGITALIAN SCHOOL: SAMSON WIELDING A JAWBONE OVER THE FALLEN PHILISTINES Terracotta modeled with the semi-draped youth amidst the bodies of centurions and others; 15 1/4 x 11 x 11 in.
CONTINENTAL PAINTED PORCELAIN PLAQUELateCONTINENTAL PAINTED PORCELAIN PLAQUELate 19th Century, probably German, possibly marked on the reverse. Depicting a tower gate with cathedral behind, possibly a gate to enter Medieval Krakow, framed. Measuring 7.5 by 7.5 in., framed 11 by 11 in.
11 WEDGWOOD HISTORICAL LOCATION11 WEDGWOOD HISTORICAL LOCATION PLATES: To include The Castle of St Angelo Piazza di San Pietro (chip) St. John Lateran The Arch of Constantine and the Colosseum Interior of St. Paul Outside the Walls The Square Before the Pantheon The Capitol and the Steps of St. Mary in Aracoeli The Barberini Palace Side View of the Trevi Fountain Basilica of St. Mary Major Piazza Del Popolo (chip) 10 1/2'' dia.CONDITION: All plates have crazing chips mentioned in description.
Pennsylvania German TaufscheinPennsylvania German Taufschein dated 1792 with printed heart and hand-drawn and colored parrots and flowers. 12.5"x16"
German Pate-Sur-Pate PorcelainGerman Pate-Sur-Pate Porcelain Vase maiden with basket of fruit gold trim on sapphire blue 8-1/2'' excellent
Continental porcelain plaque Continental porcelain plaque sistine madonna, after raphael The rectangular plaque stamped 'Limoges, France' on the reverse, in a gilt gesso frame. Plaque H: 9 3/8, W: 7 in. Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Freeman''s Conditions of Sale.
An English rectangular pâte-sur-pâteAn English rectangular pâte-sur-pâte plaque, decorated with a nude feeding swallows, on a blue ground, 19cm x 12cm
Solon pate-sur-pate plaque, earlySolon pate-sur-pate plaque, early Mintons pate-sur-pate plaque with mythological theme "The Market of Cupids", figures of cupids in various positions on dark olive ground, signed lower left "LM Solon '72" (Louis Marc Solon, 1835-1913), 5-5/8 x 14-1/4 in., mounted on board with green velvet backing (backing not removed), with gilt wood frame, 10-3/4 x 19-1/4 in. Excellent condition. Private Collection, Atlanta, Georgia.
PAIR OF MINIATURE MEDIEVAL GERMANPAIR OF MINIATURE MEDIEVAL GERMAN CARVED BONE PLAQUES Two Courting Couples, in bas relief with reticulation of a mountain forest behind them, slightly convex in the form of the bovine bone, roughly 3 1/2" x 1 1/2" each, fine condition.
Pâte-sur-Pâte Plaque, Three MusesPâte-sur-Pâte Plaque, Three Muses German, early 20th century, stoneware, probably designed by Johannes Stahl for the Mettlach factory of Villeroy & Boch, one in a series Phanolith, marked with abbey and "METTLACH…7053", 1900-1912, 20-7/8 in.,
AFTER PAJOU: SILENUS TerracottaAFTER PAJOU: SILENUS Terracotta modeled seated with grapevine entwined hair and robe gathered over chest his arms encircling a wine jug; 17 x 9 x 9 1/2 in.
PAIR OF METTLACH PHANOLITH GERMANPAIR OF METTLACH PHANOLITH GERMAN PLAQUESPair of Mettlach Phanolith German plaques, early 20th C. Blue ground with pate-sur-pate type figures of warriors and maidens in landscape scenes. Numbers incised on verso '7025 & 7026 Mettlach', mounted in wood frames. Measures 20.25"H x 17"W framed; 15.25"H x 11.75"W unframed.
A CONTINENTAL POLYCHROME PAINTEDA CONTINENTAL POLYCHROME PAINTED PORCELAIN PLAQUE, TITL...A CONTINENTAL POLYCHROME PAINTED PORCELAIN PLAQUE, TITLED POMPEIAN MAIDEN, POSSIBLY GERMAN, LATE 19TH CENTURY, of oval form and centering a young maiden beauty in gilt detailed blue robes and white blouse, carrying a two-handled amphora on her head before stone buildings, with the Bay of Naples in the background and a quiet Mt. Vesuvius in the distance,framed, reverse having partially legible blue ink, "Pompeian." Height: 5 3/4" Width: 4 1/4"
PATE SUR PATE PORCELAIN PLAQUE,PATE SUR PATE PORCELAIN PLAQUE, CONTINENTAL, 20TH CPate sur pate porcelain plaque, Continental, 20th C., depicting Christ against a blue and gilt ground, framed, not examined out of frame, wear consistent with age and use, 3 1/2" x 2 3/4".
GERMAN PAINTED MINIATURE PORCELAINGERMAN PAINTED MINIATURE PORCELAIN PLAQUE OF THE COLISEUM, ROSENTHAL, CA. 1907-1949 3 ¼" x 3 ?" Rectangular porcelain plaque, hand painted in polychrome and glazed, signed with cypher "HF" in the lower right corner, framed in gilt brass frame with velvet backing. Marked with Rosenthal Sea-Bavaria green mark on the back (ca. 1907-1949).
Attractive Pair of ContinentalAttractive Pair of Continental Parcel-Gilt and Faux-Marbre Wooden Pedestals, each of columnar form in the neoclassical taste and decorated to simulate Travertine, on a molded giltwood section atop a square faux-porphyry base, h. 32\", w. 17\", d. 17\".
PALATIAL WELL-WORN AUBUSSON CARPETPALATIAL WELL-WORN AUBUSSON CARPET FROM FRENCH CHATEAU: From the Chateau de Fresquiennes, the Peter J. Fischinger home in Pavilly France. 11'3'' X 18'8'': Provenance: Estate of Dr. Peter J. Fischinger, M.D., Ph.D., former Associate Director, National Cancer Institute
CONDITION: Faded, torn in several places, stained. In need of extensive repair.
German Hand-Colored Lithograph,German Hand-Colored Lithograph, "Vesta-Temple (in Tivoli)", image 8-1/2" x 6", titled lower center. Glazed, French matted and presented in a carved butlwood frame.
Pair of Italian Limestone Pedestals,Pair of Italian Limestone Pedestals, early 20th century, in the Renaissance taste, each with a Corinthian capital above a barley-twist standard entwined with a grapevine, raised on a plinth base, h. 65".
Basilius Besler (German, 1561-1629)Basilius Besler (German, 1561-1629) "Paliurus", plate 353, from Hortus Eystettensis, copper engraving with hand coloring, first edition, 1613, Nuremberg, sight 19-1/4" x 15-1/2". Glazed, matted and handsomely framed.
PALATIAL 36'' TALL CLOISONNE VASE:PALATIAL 36'' TALL CLOISONNE VASE: Lovebirds and floral decoration.CONDITION: Please note the rim is dented and there are 2 areas of loss in the enamel.
2 PALATIAL CARVED CORINTHIAN COLUMN2 PALATIAL CARVED CORINTHIAN COLUMN PEDESTALS: 2 Corinthian columns having a fluted body with ebonized & gold toned carved foliate accents. Approx. 45.25'' h x 22.25'' w.
CONDITION: Scattered loss of black finish & nicks consistent with age and use.
Štepán Pala
(b. 1944)
'Wing',Štepán Pala
(b. 1944)
'Wing', 2004
cast glass
H 25 x W 15 x D 25 inches
Property from the Collection of George C. Kaiser, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Two Philadelphia pewter platesTwo Philadelphia pewter plates ca. 1820 bearing the touch of Robert Palethorp Jr. 7 3/4" dia. ?
VEU DE LA SOURBON, VUE DE PALAISVEU DE LA SOURBON, VUE DE PALAIS ROYAL AND VUE DE PALAIS DU CORPS LEGISLATIE, THREE FRENCH HAND-COLORED ARCHITECTURAL LITHOGRAPHS, 12 1/2 X 15 1/4 IN. (31.8 X 38.7 CM.)Veu de la Sourbon, Vue de Palais Royal and Vue de Palais du Corps Legislatie, Three French Hand-Colored Architectural Lithographs,, Dimensions: 12 1/2 x 15 1/4 in. (31.8 x 38.7 cm.)
Pal Fried (1893-1976 New York NY)Pal Fried (1893-1976 New York NY) Ballerina in a Pink Dress
PAIR OF WHITE MARBLE CAPITALS carvedPAIR OF WHITE MARBLE CAPITALS carved with raised flutes and a band of leaves -- 8'' high; together with a white marble bust of a classical youth -- approx. 17'' high; and a glazed terra cotta finial -- 19 1/2'' high -- (4) Other Notes: TPC
TWO EXOTIC HUNTLEY & PALMERS BISCUITTWO EXOTIC HUNTLEY & PALMERS BISCUIT TINS Tinplate detailed lithography. Comprising "Pompeian" c. 1893 depicts interior domestic scenes and classical buildings of the doomed city sides decorated with mermaids and griffins. Together with same form but decorated to emulate old porcelain with crackle cream over black background front and sides featuring cranes and ducks in gold sides. 6 ?"h. Pompeian has one scrape other has old paint drizzles. (Exc. Cond.)