(5) ANCIENT GREEK DECORATIVE REPLICAS,(5) ANCIENT GREEK DECORATIVE REPLICAS, EX-MUSEUM Incl. painted plaster models of Charioteer of Delphi statue (14"h on wood stand), two masks (larger: 9.5"h x 10.5"w), and two fresco paintings (larger: 12"h x 7"w)
GROUP OF 20TH CENTURY SCULPTURESGROUP OF 20TH CENTURY SCULPTURES Lila Katzen (American, 1925-1998) "Delphi" (1976) chrome plated metal in two parts. Eric Olson, Optochromi Oct. 71, 1971, glass, Polaroid film assembly. Sidney Moore, fiberglass sculpture. William Grover sculpture B-16, 1967.
A Derby figure of Neptune, modelledA Derby figure of Neptune, modelled on a dolphin and raised on a shell encrusted base, 25cm high
A Derby model of Neptune, circaA Derby model of Neptune, circa 1780, by his side an upturned dolphin gushing water over the shell encrusted base, left arm raised for his trident (missing) incised No. 299, 25.5cm high
EARLY 20TH C. NEOCLASSICAL STYLEEARLY 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
A Derby figure of Neptune, circaA Derby figure of Neptune, circa 1765-70, standing beside a dolphin, raised on a rocky shell-encrusted base, 23cm high
A Derby figure of Neptune, circaA Derby figure of Neptune, circa 1775, incised no. 299/2, atop a scroll base, beside a dolphin, with replacement trident, 21cm high together with a figure of a woman holding a bird and flowers and a man slaughtering a goat, before columns emblematic of sacrifice and peace, late 18th Century, incised no. 14/B/2 and N/2/14/3, 15cm high (3)
PATINATED PLASTER BUST OF THE CHARIOTEERPATINATED PLASTER BUST OF THE CHARIOTEER OF DELPHI, PRESENTED TO GENERAL POWELL IN ATHENS, 1991 HEIGHT OF BUST: 16 IN. (40.64 CM.), HEIGHT OVERALL: 25 IN. (63.50 CM.)PATINATED PLASTER BUST OF THE CHARIOTEER OF DELPHI, PRESENTED TO GENERAL POWELL IN ATHENS, 1991, After the antique, with brass label: MINISTRY OF CULTURE AND SCIENCES, ARCHAEOLOGICAL RECEIPTS FUND, 3485 INV. NO. DELPHI MUSEUM / THE HEAD OF THE CHARIOTEER OF DELPHI. THE BRONZE STATUE WAS STANDING ON A FOUR HORSE CHARIOT IN FULL SIZE, OFFERING OF POLYZALOS, THE TYRANT OF GELA (SICILY), AFTER HIS VICTORY IN A CHARIOT-RACE. FOUND NEAR THE TEMPLE OF APOLLO. ORIGINAL WORK OF A GREAT ARTIST OF THE FIRST HALF OF THE 5TH CENTURY B.C.; brass label on reverse: PRESENTED TO GENERAL COLIN L. POWELL / CHAIRMAN OF THE JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF / BY GENERAL I VERYVAKIS, CHIEF OF HNDGS / ATHENS OCT 91 Dimensions: Height of bust: 16 in. (40.64 cm.), Height overall: 25 in. (63.50 cm.) Provenance: Estate of General Colin L. Powell, to benefit America's Promise Alliance and the Colin Powell School at City College of New York.
A Derby figure of Neptune standingA Derby figure of Neptune standing on a shell, with a dolphin and shells on a rocky base, 27cm high
ANCIENT GREEK DIADEM
EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN,ANCIENT GREEK DIADEM
EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN, CIRCA 3RD - 4TH CENTURY B.C. bronze wire, adorned with gilded traces on the bronze ivy leaves, among them are delicate bronze strands securing white terracotta berries painted with white gesso24cm diameterProvenance:Private collection, GermanyRoyal-Athena Galleries, New YorkIan Colverson (1940-2022) Collection, UK, acquired from the above on the 4 May 2009Ian Colverson was a Postwar & Contemporary printmaker whose works are held in many museums and galleries worldwide, including the Tate Gallery, London and the Museum of Modern Art, New YorkNote:Cf. The Museum of Fine Arts Boston, cf. M. Constock and C. Vermeule Greek, Etruscan and Roman bronzes in the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, 1972, pp.199-200).
LONDON DELFT POLYCHROME PLATE LambethLONDON DELFT POLYCHROME PLATE Lambeth High Street (Abigail Griffith) circa 1765-75; showing a parrot perched on a branch rockwork flowers and water; reglued and repainted. 9 in. diam.
Demeter H. Chiparus (Romanian 1888-1950)Demeter H. Chiparus (Romanian 1888-1950) DANCER OF PALMYRA circa 1925 patinated and cold-painted bronze on onyx plinth signed on the plinth: Chiparus and foundry tag LN Paris JL on underside of base; foot of figure appears to be stamped 6 or 9. H17'' Provenance: North Carolina private collection. Very good original condition.
LENI RIEFENSTAHL (1902-2003): DELPHILENI RIEFENSTAHL (1902-2003): DELPHI Black and white photograph titled lower left and signed lower right. Provenance: Property from the collection of Jan Cowles. 8 11/16 x 11 1/16 in.
AFTER DEMETRE CHIPARUS BRONZE GATESAFTER DEMETRE CHIPARUS BRONZE GATES OF PROMISEAfter Demetre Chiparus (Romanian, 1886-1947) bronze, Gates of Promise. Patinated bronze on marble base. Leblanc-Barbedienne Paris foundry mark to back of base. 11" L x 17" W x 26" H. Wear to patina on figure's dress and stairs.
AFTER DEMETRE CHIPARUS BRONZE GATESAFTER DEMETRE CHIPARUS BRONZE GATES OF PROMISEAfter Demetre Chiparus (Romanian, 1886-1947) bronze, Gates of Promise. Patinated bronze on marble base. Leblanc-Barbedienne Paris foundry mark to back of base. 11" L x 17" W x 26" H. Wear to patina on figure's dress and stairs.
FELIX DARLEY JESUS & DISCIPLESFELIX DARLEY JESUS & DISCIPLES CLASSICAL PAINTING Delaware, New York,1822- 1888Realistic depiction of Jesus standing among his disciples each adorned with a halo.
KOSTAS TSEKOURAS HAND PAINTED POLYCHROMEKOSTAS TSEKOURAS HAND PAINTED POLYCHROME CLAY VESSEL COPY, PARIS - VAGLIS, "ANTIKA DELPHI" 5 1/2"H X 4 3/8"DIAM.Kostas Tsekouras hand painted polychrome clay vessel copy, Paris - Vaglis, "Antika Delphi", Greek terra cotta earthenware ewer pitcher with classical fighting beast decoration. Dimensions: 5 1/2"H x 4 3/8"Diam.
THEODORUS STAMOS (1922-1997): "DELPHICTHEODORUS STAMOS (1922-1997): "DELPHIC SUN BOX I " 1971 Serigraph in colors 25 3/4 x 23 3/4 in. (sheet sight) signed and numbered 51/75.
*(MEDITERRANEAN) DU MONCEL THEODOSE*(MEDITERRANEAN) DU MONCEL THEODOSE A group of two color lithographs from De Venise a Constantinople a travers la Grece Paris c. 1845 comprising Nauplie (Greece) and Patras (Greece). Toning and some creasing to edges of sheets; minor foxing; tear to lower left corner (marginal) of Nauplie. 17 x 23 1/2 inches each.
LONDON DELFT POLYCHROME PLATE CircaLONDON DELFT POLYCHROME PLATE Circa 1750; centered by two dark blue evergreen trees flanking a swan swimming within checkered florette border. 9 in. diam. Provenance: Alistair Sampson Antiques Ltd. London.
DEMETRE CHIPARUS (ROMANIAN 1886-1947)DEMETREDEMETRE CHIPARUS (ROMANIAN 1886-1947)DEMETRE CHIPARUS (ROMANIAN 1886-1947)
Cleopatra , circa 1925
bronze with gilt and light brown patina
26 x 38 cm (10 1/4 x 15 in.); dimensions of base: 13 x 41 cm (5 1/8 x 16 1/8 in.)
signed on base
CONDITION
The sculpture appears in good original condition. Rubbing visible to the gilt resulting in scattered losses, most notably on Cleopatra's legs, elbows and face. With no significant issues to report otherwise.
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A Derby figure of Leda and theA Derby figure of Leda and the swan, 23cm high
DIMITRIS STATHOPOULOS, (2) ATTICDIMITRIS STATHOPOULOS, (2) ATTIC STYLE VESSELS Dimitris Stathopoulos (Greek, 20th c.), Incl. a large Grand Tour style amphora, black figures on unglazed terra cotta, signed underneath "D. Stathopoulos, 17.5"h x 10"dia; with a 2-handled pedestal bowl depicting Poseidon, signed on inside rim in Greek and "Delphi '98", pencil signed underneath in Greek and numbered "227", 6.5"h x 18"w x 13"d
Derby porcelain figure of NeptuneDerby porcelain figure of Neptune late 18th century Modeled in billowing robes and standing beside a dolphin issuing water from its mouth, on a shell encrusted and scrollwork base, with a later mpg
168;Mintons porcelain 'jeweled' part dinner service 20th century, retailed by tiffany & co. Comprising 12 dinner plates, 12 salad plates, and 12 bread plates, the shaped edges with turquoise 'jeweled' wide borders and gilt highlights, the centers painted with floral garlands, printed puce mark. (36). Dinner plate diam: 10 1/8 in."
THEODOROS STAMOS (1922-1997): "INFINITYTHEODOROS STAMOS (1922-1997): "INFINITY FIELD DELPHI I " 1971 Screenprint 24 3/4 x 23 in. (sight sheet) 36 3/8 x 34 in. (framed) numbered 41/75.
French Polished Bronze Figure ofFrench Polished Bronze Figure of a Philosopher, after Theodore Doriot, mid 19th century modelled seated with scroll and lyre, signed height 14 in — 35.6 cm
AFTER DEMETRE CHIPARUS LADY WITHAFTER DEMETRE CHIPARUS LADY WITH PARROT BRONZEAfter Demetre Haralamb Chiparus (Romanian, 1886-1947) bronze statue, lady with a parrot. Signed "D.H Chiparus" on dress. Mounted on a marble base with brass plaque. Approximately 27lbs. Figure: 15" x 12 1/4", with base 13 1/2"H x 17 1/4"W x 19"L
DEMETRE CHIPARUS LES AMIS TOUJOURSColdDEMETRE CHIPARUS LES AMIS TOUJOURSCold painted bronze and carved ivory on mottled serpentine or marble base, by Chiparus (Romanian, 1886-1947), titled Les Amis Toujours (Friends Forever). Exquisite carving work, particularly on the face. Signed on base "D.H. Chiparus." Bronze in superb condition, old surface repair to ivory on left shoulder (probably to hide natural age fissure). Measures 25-1/2" wide overall by 22-3/4" high.
A group of Poole Pottery, DelphisA group of Poole Pottery, Delphis range, including charger, 26.5cm diameter, bowls, small plates and vases (8)
A Derby figure of Diana, 25cm highA Derby figure of Diana, 25cm high
DEMETRE CHIPARUS (ROMANIAN/FRENCH.DEMETRE CHIPARUS (ROMANIAN/FRENCH. 1886-1947)Dancer of Kapurthala. Circa 1930. Incised Chiparus on the top of the base, the underside of the foot stamped bronze. Cold-Painted Bronze and Ivory, on a two-toned onyx base plinth. Height 22 in. (Cond: good)
An ivory nude of a Greek woman,An ivory nude of a Greek woman, inverted dolphin and putti surround, raised on ivory base, plinth needing re-attached, hairlines and repairs to feet, 10"H
SCULPTURE, AFTER DEMETRE CHIPARUSSCULPTURE, AFTER DEMETRE CHIPARUS After Demetre Chiparus (Romanian, 1886-1947), Diana and the Wolves, bronze sculpture on marble base, bears signature verso, without base: 17"h x 21"w x 3"d, overall (with base): 19"h x 28"w x 7"d
AFTER DIMITRI CHIPARUS ART DECOAFTER DIMITRI CHIPARUS ART DECO STYLEDimitri Haralamb Chiparus (French/Romanian: 1886 - 1947) original bronze sculpture of Dancer with onyx platform base. Signed. Measures: 20" W x 27" H. From a Miami Beach estate. Local Pick Up or Third Party Shipping Required.
DEMETRI H. CHIPARUS (ROMANIAN/FRENCH.DEMETRI H. CHIPARUS (ROMANIAN/FRENCH. 1886-1947)Art Nouveau Chryselephantine Bronze Figure of a Sinuous Woman, 1925. Signed Chiparus, Fondeur, Etling, Paris. 14 in. high. On an onyx base. Height overall 18.5 in. (Cond: good)
After Dimitri Haralamb ChiparusAfter Dimitri Haralamb Chiparus (Romania/France, 1886 - 1947), Art Deco bronze sculpture, "Deer Lady", woman with 2 deer, on marble plinth base with plaque, 1991 reproduction, 24" x 7-1/2" x 15" h