A few examples of appraisal values for
GANYMEDE

• ANONYMOUS LATE BAROQUE ITALIAN
  ANONYMOUS LATE BAROQUE ITALIAN PAINTING "The Rape of Ganymede", oil on linen, unsigned, depicting Zeus in the form of an eagle taking the most beautiful boy, from Mount Ida near Troy in Phrygia, where he was a shepherd, to serve as the Cupbearer to the Gods on Mount Olympus. His puzzled dog and sparse possessions remain behind. Housed in a black and gold frame with silver detailing, OS: 19" x 15", SS: 15 1/2" x 11 1/2". Fine craquelure. Includes photo of the same subject, a drawing by Michelangelo that is in the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard, Panofsky Studies in Iconology. From the collection of Howard Hibbard.
• Two relief carved panels: both
  Two relief carved panels: both depicting Ganymedes being taken to Mt. Olympus by Zeus' eagle to be cup bearer to the gods, carved and stained pine, 19th century, American or European, unframed, 8 x 16-3/8 in. Some splitting, wear and holes.
• GANYMEDE AND THE EAGLE (ZEUS) AFTER
  GANYMEDE AND THE EAGLE (ZEUS) AFTER BERTEL THORVALDSEN (1770-1844) 19th century. Neoclassical carved marble sculpture.
• GIOVANNI VARLESE BRONZE
  GIOVANNI VARLESE BRONZE SCULPTUREGIOVANNI VARLESE (Italy, 1888-1922) bronze sculpture, "Ganymedes," cup bearer to the gods, male nude pouring from a skin bladder over shoulder (cup lacking). Signed on the marble plinth "G. Varlese Napoli." 21.75"H x 19.5"W x 8.75"D
• After Giovanni da Bologna (Italian,
  After Giovanni da Bologna (Italian, 1529-1608) "Mercury", fourth quarter 19th century, a large gilt-bronze figure of a nude in his winged helmet and bearing his caduceus, the figure standing on the intended Zephyr masque, the whole supported on a cylindrical gilt-bronze pedestal base featuring putti allegorical of the Arts, h. 33", dia. 8-3/4", base dia. 6-3/4".
• FRAMED CHALK DRAWING GANYMEDE TAKEN
  FRAMED CHALK DRAWING GANYMEDE TAKEN BY ZEUS' EAGLEFramed chalk drawing on paper, Ganymede Taken by Zeus' Eagle, indistinct initials lower left, sheet: approx 7 5/8"h, 8.5"w, overall: 16.5"h, 17.5"w, 3lbs **Provenance: From the collection of Mrs. Bettye Wellons, Austin, Texas**
• TWO FRENCH TERRACOTTA PLAQUES:
  TWO FRENCH TERRACOTTA PLAQUES: GREEK MYTHOLOGYTwo French terracotta relief plaques: Ganymede and Zeus and Heracles and Cerberus19th centuryFramed.the larger plaque 4 3/4in (12cm) square Provenance:Property from the Collection of Craig Wright.
• Bronze figure of Mercury after
  Bronze figure of Mercury after Giambologna, (Flemish/Italian, 1529-1608) Depicts the Greek god balancing on a gust of wind from the mouth of Zephyr and holding the caduceus, 17-1/4"H on marble column plinth, some chipping to foot, hairline to center of plinth, chips to base
• An Italian Bronze and Gilt Bronze
  An Italian Bronze and Gilt Bronze Figure of "Mercury" early 20th c. after Giambologna (Italian/Flemish 1529-1608) the messenger of the gods with one hand raising aloft a torch and the other holding his usual attribute of a caduceus figure posed with one winged foot balancing on the allegorical representation of the wind height 36 in. width 9 in. depth 9 in. on a carved red marble and black marble base.
• AFTER GIAMBOLOGNA
  AFTER GIAMBOLOGNA (ITALY/BELGIUM/FRANCE, 1529-1608) Mercury, late 19th c. nicely patinated bronze sculpture after Giambologna's 1580 depiction of the messenger God that served as a fountain figure at the Villa Medici Rome, cast by the Ferdinand Barbedienne foundry with Reduction Mecanique A. Collas Brevete seal, set on a square slate plinth base, 33" high, base: 7" sq. Good condition.
• JEAN-LOUIS GREGOIRE (1840 -
  JEAN-LOUIS GREGOIRE (1840 - 1890): "PERSEUS & ANDROMEDA"patinated bronze signed in casting "L. Gregoire" mounted to a bronze-mounted black marble plinth Condition: dust accumulation overall. Rubbed wear to patination with areas of bronze showing through. the bronze alone: 34 inches high; 40 inches high Condition:
• Ferdinand Barbedienne
  Ferdinand Barbedienne (1810-1892)/Venus de Medici/as a nude, a dolphin at her side, ridden by two cherubs/bronze, 32cm high
• AFTER GIAMBOLOGNA BRONZE MERCURY
  AFTER GIAMBOLOGNA BRONZE MERCURY SCULPTURE After Giambologna (Italian, 1529-1608) patinated bronze statue depicting Hermes or Mercury perched on his left leg atop a masque of Zephyr, Greek God of the West Wind, modeled after the 1580 sculpture at the Villa Medici, Rome, the statue atop a red marble pedestal above a tiered square bronze base. 30.75" H x 16" diameter.
• 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
• AFTER GIAMBOLOGNA
  AFTER GIAMBOLOGNA (FLEMISH/ITALIAN,1529-1608), BRONZE FIGURE OF MERCURY 20th century patinated bronze casting, appears unsigned, Mercury is captured mid flight, balanced upon a personified head of one the the winds or Anemoi, and mounted upon a round black hardstone plinth with bronze relief putti frieze.
• NEOCLASSICAL MERCURY BRONZE AFTER
  NEOCLASSICAL MERCURY BRONZE AFTER GIAMBOLOGNANeoclassical patinated bronze sculpture, Mercury (Hermes), after the original by Giambologna (Italian, 1529-1608), cylindrical plinth with procession of figures in relief, loss to caduceus, small chips to base, approx 32"h, base: approx 6.25"w, 6.25"d, 21.5lbs
• A Pair of French Bronzes of Mercury
  A Pair of French Bronzes of Mercury and Fame late 19th/early 20th c. after Giovanni Bologna (Italian 1524-1608) and Hyacinth Phileas Sobre (French 1826-1902) respectively the god of Trade depicted with his usual attributes of money bag and caduceus (only shaft present) height 33 1/2 in. width 6 1/2 in. depth 12 in. Fame presented with horn in one hand and a torch in the other height 33 1/4 in. width 8 in. depth 7 1/2 in.; on matching bases with bronze frieze reliefs of putti symbolizing the Arts.
• AFTER PICAULT, PERSEUS & PEGASUS
  AFTER PICAULT, PERSEUS & PEGASUS BRONZE Legendary Greek hero with flying horse, 21 in. H.
• MEISSEN GANYMEDE AND THE EAGLE 19th
  MEISSEN GANYMEDE AND THE EAGLE 19th century. the young god seated on the back of the bird with one arm upraised, naked but for flowered drapery, the eagle crouching with its wings outspread supported on a base of billowing clouds. blue crossed swords mark
• An Antique Italian Marble of Hebe
  An Antique Italian Marble of Hebe the Greek cupbearer of the gods depicted with her usual attributes of pitcher and kylix height 61 in.
• HERMES, Gertrude, (United
  HERMES, Gertrude, (United Kingdom, 1901-1983): Seated Female Nude, Patinated Bronze, 6.5'' h., signed and dated '72.
• AFTER GIAMBOLOGNA (ITALIAN,
  AFTER GIAMBOLOGNA (ITALIAN, 1529-1608) 19TH CENTURY 19th century patinated bronze figures of Mercury and Fortuna, both figures supported by cylindrical plinths decorated with putti in high relief, the figures balance on one foot, Mercury on a gust of wind from the mouth of Zephyr and Fortuna on a wheel, Mercury carries a caduceus while Fortuna holds a scepter, ht. 36 1/2 in.
• After Giambologna/Hermes/lead
  After Giambologna/Hermes/lead figure on a stone plinth, 159cm high
• PARIAN WARE STATUETTE, DIONYSOS AND
  PARIAN WARE STATUETTE, DIONYSOS AND MAENADFigural group of man and woman of Greek Mythology. Mounted on base. In Greek mythology, maenads were the female followers of Dionysus, the Olympian god of wine and vegetation. Unamrekd. Issued: 19th c. Dimensions: 19"H
• After Giambologna (Italian
  After Giambologna (Italian 1529-1608) hercules and antaeus Bronze, black-brown patina, modeled as two nude classical figures engaged in combat, the base inscribed 'Musee de Florence'. H: 23 1/2 in. (overall) PROVENANCE: Property of a private collector, Miami Beach FL ,500-3,500 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.
• A patinated bronze figure of
  A patinated bronze figure of Mercury, after Giambologna, on a circular plinth, 55cm high
• (2) Composite Greek sculpture,
  (2) Composite Greek sculpture, c/o Adonis made in Greece (16-1/4" h), Parthenon wall plaque (9-5/8" h x 9-1/2" w)
• AFTER ETIENNE-HENRI DUMAIGE,
  AFTER ETIENNE-HENRI DUMAIGE, (FRENCH 1830-1888), UNTITLED FIGURAL GROUP (HERMES DELIVERING PANDORA TO EPIMETHEUS)After Etienne-Henri Dumaige, (French, 1830-1888) Untitled Figural Group (Hermes Delivering Pandora to Epimetheus), The full-length patinated metal sculpture depicting a levitating draped partially nude male with winged helmet and sandals, elevating a female figure in Neoclassical dress and tiara with a box supported by her left hand, over his left shoulder; altogether over a terrain relief base. Side of base with Dumaige in script, back of base with a stamped 760. Dimensions: Height: 34 in (86.3 cm)
• A 19th Century bronze figure of
  A 19th Century bronze figure of Mercury, after Giambologna, on a cylindrical base cast with cherubs, 71cm high/see illustration
• 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.
• Bronze after Giambologna, Roman god
  Bronze after Giambologna, Roman god Mercury holding a caduceus after a work by Giambologna, Italian, 1529-1608, unsigned, patinated bronze with slate and bronze base, 21 in. Large chips to base, casting flaws, wear to patination, slightly bent caduceus. The Estate of the Late Thomas W. (Jack) and Dr. Frances Bernard Overall, Greeneville, Tennessee
• Large Roman lead sarcophagus
  Large Roman lead sarcophagus fragment with cast iconography depicting a sphinx, the Gorgon Medusa, and a pair of dolphins among floral decoration; 2nd - 3rd Century AD; 10 1/4" x 20 3/4" (approx.) Provenance: Ex collection of renowned choreographer and director Jerome Robbins.
• AFTER GIAMBOLOGNA (FLEMISH ITALIAN,
  AFTER GIAMBOLOGNA (FLEMISH ITALIAN, 1529-1608), BRONZE MERCURY LAMP Early 20th century, a patinated bronze figure of Mercury raises an electrified four light torchiere, and balances atop one of the four "Anemoii" or Wind gods, signed "Jean de Bologne" in the casting, raised on a cylindrical red marble pedestal with bronze Olympian figural frieze, mounted atop a later stepped oak base.
• Greek amphora, satyrs chasing
  Greek amphora, satyrs chasing nymphs, 6th century B.C., 15-3/4 in. Extensive restoration and reconstruction, surface abrasions and losses.
• NYMPH & SATYR BRONZE SCULPTURE
  NYMPH & SATYR BRONZE SCULPTURE AFTER CLODIONCast bronze sculpture, Nymph and Satyr, after the original by Clodion (Michel Claude Clodion, French, 1738-1814), depicting a nymph figure seated beside a basket of grapes, the satyr figure grabbing at the nymph with an overly expressive grin, approx 12"h, 8.25"w, 7"d, 20.5lbs
• Bronze sculpture of Mercury
  Bronze sculpture of Mercury (after Giambologna) Continental 20th century with Caduceus upon personified wind dark brown patina on marble base bearing illegible inscription on base. H20 1/2''