-
PUBLISHED ROMAN STONE MOSAIC HEAD
PUBLISHED ROMAN STONE MOSAIC HEAD OF OCEANUSRoman, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE. A very fine Roman stone mosaic comprised of thousands of stone tesserae, depicting the head of Oceanus - the personification of the ocean - against a blue background that is surrounded by a geometric border with illusionistic recessions, all delineated in a rich palette of peach, beige, grey, black, brown, and gold hues on a pale blue ground. The deity has wavy hair framing his bearded and mustachioed face, with one large tuft rising above the forehead. Two opposing lobsters emerge from the top of the god's head, thus identifying him as Oceanus. The panel is framed by two rows of black tesserae with a decorative border of cubes seen in perspective. In addition, a section of a geometric design is present to the right. Size: 28.5" W x 26.75" H (72.4 cm x 67.9 cm); 30" W x 28.125" H (76.2 cm x 71.4 cm) including matrix and metal frame
Cf. mosaics in the Bardo Museum, illustrated in Michele Blanchard-Lemee et. al, "Mosaics of Roman Africa: Floor Mosaics from Tunisia" (London, 1996), figs. 80 and 84, pp. 120 & 125.
Published in "Timeless Treasures." Fortuna Fine Arts, Ltd., New York, 2010, cat. no. 40.
Provenance: East Coast, USA collection; Published in "Timeless Treasures." Fortuna Fine Arts, Ltd., New York, 2010, cat. no. 40.
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
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.
#146424
Condition:
Expected losses, stains, and fissures to some tesserae as shown. There is a small area of the neck - less than 2% of the surface - with some breaks/losses that are filled with matching material. This indicates a very minor area of restoration. The damage and losses are ancient and minor and certainly not unusual. Aside from the obvious losses, this mosaic is still excellent. Suspension hardware on verso. Stone tesserae are ancient, matrix and metal frame are modern.
-
ROMAN SEA-ENCRUSTED TERRACOTTA
ROMAN SEA-ENCRUSTED TERRACOTTA AMPHORA. Cica 300 AD. Ovoid form long neck flanked by two handles everted mouth.
-
WATERFORD CRYSTAL "OCEANA" CENTER
WATERFORD CRYSTAL "OCEANA" CENTER BOWLearly 21st century, oval cut crystal bowl with scalloped edge, body with stylized seashell pattern, fields of diamond and wedge cut motifs, raised on seahorse form standard, circular faceted base, with Waterford sticker to bowl, acid stamped to base "Waterford" and acid etched signature to rim "Jim O'Leary", designer of the Oceana series, 12 in.
Provenance: Property of the Birmingham Museum of Art, sold to benefit the Decorative Arts Acquisition Fund
Condition:
minor scratching, accession number to base
-
SEALIAN MAP OF "SCOZIA"
SEALIAN MAP OF "SCOZIA" Hand-colored engraving with mermaids, sea birds, shells and coral in upper left.
-
"Oceanica o Quinta Parte Del Mondo"
"Oceanica o Quinta Parte Del Mondo" dated 1828 Milan (Italy), "Stucchi".
21" x 30" ss / 24.75" x 33.75" oa
Condition: Trimmed, creasing, not examined out of frame.
-
TWO SEASCAPES (EUROPEAN 20TH
TWO SEASCAPES (EUROPEAN 20TH CENTURY). Oil on canvas signed A[lex] Dziqurski lower right ocean with rocky shore in a gilt frame 28 1/2''h. 31 1/2''w. and oil on board signed Palicio lower right a ship in full sail with cannons in a frame 22''h. 19''w. well catalogued. Ship has title on back ''Caravelle No. 6''.
-
OCEANIC HAND-CARVED WOOD BIRD
OCEANIC HAND-CARVED WOOD BIRD SCULPTURE Oceania, Papua New Guinea, hand-carved and polychrome painted wooden animalier statue depicting a hornbill bird, with inset cowrie shell eyes and mounted with feathers to crown. 26" H x 7" W x 3" D. Provenance: Property from a Kings Point, NY collection.
-
COLLECTION OF OCEANIC AND OTHER
COLLECTION OF OCEANIC AND OTHER OBJECTSCollection of Oceanic and Other Objects,
-
Finely detailed wood model of the
Finely detailed wood model of the ship "Oceana" mounted in a mahogany and glass case; the Oceana was built in 1887 by Harlon A. Wolfe Shipyard and was sunk in a collision with a German ship in the English Channel March 1912, model 13"h x 30"l, case 21 1/2"h x 35"l x 14"d
-
MARA DOMINIONI MILLENIUM HAND OF
MARA DOMINIONI MILLENIUM HAND OF HEAVEN BRONZE Italy,b.1967Naturalistic sculpture of a hand resting atop ocean waves holding the earth.
-
TWO OCEAN THEMED CERAMIC TABLE
TWO OCEAN THEMED CERAMIC TABLE OBJECTS20th century, large platter in the form of a fish, polychrome, signed across bottom "Ornate Butterfly Fish/Ben Diller/Maui/2000", 2-1/8 x 27 x 22-1/2 in.; large bowl with molded octopus, seaweed, and crab, in underglaze underwater design, base marked "Tuscany Italy for Fortunata", 8-1/4 x 17-1/4 in.
Condition:
anomalies as made, surface dust/accretion; fish platter with some scratches to surface, small hairline on chin; bowl with significant crazing and firing cracks, some scuffs and wear to base
-
EUROPEAN DECORATED PORCELAIN
EUROPEAN DECORATED PORCELAIN OCEANIC VASE, HEIGHT: 9-1/4 INEuropean Decorated Porcelain Oceanic Vase, Height: 9-1/4 in
-
New Guinea and Oceana. Collection
New Guinea and Oceana. Collection of six works. late 20th century, carved wood, bone, feathers, fibers, shells, pigment, mother-of-pearl inlay. 48 h × 10 w × 5½ d in. result: $567. estimate: $900–1,200. Lot is comprised of an Oceanic Asmat shield, Abelam Cassowary dagger, a pair of Batak figural containers, a Latmol ancestor mask, and a Massim spatula. Provenance: Private Collection, Miami
-
SEA FARING MAP, ATLANTIC OCEAN,
SEA FARING MAP, ATLANTIC OCEAN, 1746A map (folds), "Carte De L’Océan Méridional", by M. Bellin, Marine Engineer. A very interesting sea faring map delineating the major navigational routes between southern Africa and South America. Hand coloured with a decorative central compass rose and dated 1746. Framed. 13 3/8" x 17 3/4".
-
BLAEU - INSULAE AMERICANAE IN
BLAEU - INSULAE AMERICANAE IN OCEANO SEPTENTRIONALI, MA...Willem Janszoon Blaeu (1571-1638), Insulae Americanae in Oceano Septentrionali cum Terris adiacentibus , circa 1640-1660, in two sheets, text in French verso, engraving on laid paper with hand colored highlights, with decorative title cartouches, sailing ships, and compass rose, plate 15-1/4 x 20-3/4 in., sheet 16-1/2 x 21-7/8 in., unframed
Provenance: Humber Family, North Carolina
Condition:
scattered light staining, formerly hinged in (tape remnants at top verso)
-
(8 PC) HAVILAND LIMOGES "OCEANE"
(8 PC) HAVILAND LIMOGES "OCEANE" PORCELAIN SETDESCRIPTION: (8 Pc) Haviland Limoges "Oceane" pattern porcelain plate set. Features (4) dinner plates and (4) salad plates with multi-colored coral and fish motif designs. Marked on bottom "Haviland Limoges, Special Lave-Vaisselle, "Oceane" CIRCA: 20th Ct. ORIGIN: France DIMENSIONS: (Dinner) H: 1" x D: 10" (Salad) H: 0.5" x D: 8.5" CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission."
-
SET OF ELEVEN CAPODIMONTE GILT
SET OF ELEVEN CAPODIMONTE GILT AND PAINTED PORCELAIN PLATES. Odissea di Omero Diameter: 10.5'' Condition: No Specific Condition Recorded - Sold As Is
-
SEA LIFE PORCELAIN SCULPTURE 20th
SEA LIFE PORCELAIN SCULPTURE 20th century, polychrome glazed featuring crustaceans crawling about a reticulated basket, further embellished by an integral vase featuring a cluster of peony blossoms, marked with a raised Asian style calligraphy mark.
-
2PC KRALIK LENORA SEAWEED
2PC KRALIK LENORA SEAWEED BOHEMIAN ART GLASS VASES Bohemia,Circa 1920Includes two globular Ver de Soie vases, one with a red and blue Lenora pattern and the other blue and green.
-
A Capodimonte Porcelain Figural
A Capodimonte Porcelain Figural Group depicting Europa's abduction by Zeus disguised as the bull set on a naturalistic base in the form of waves crashing against rocks with two draped maidens and a trumpeting putto atop a dolphin. Width 13 7/8 inches.
-
RENZO VESPIGNANI, (1924-2001,
RENZO VESPIGNANI, (1924-2001, ITALIAN), "OSTIA," 1951 (SMALL BOATS ON A BEACH), OIL ON CANVAS, 19.75" H X 39.5" WRenzo Vespignani, (1924-2001, Italian) "Ostia," 1951 (small boats on a beach) Oil on canvas Signed and dated lower center: Vespignani / 51, titled on a gum label affixed to the backing board 19.75" H x 39.5" W Notes: Ostia is the only district of Rome on the Tyrrhenian Sea, where many Romans spend the summer holiday. Oil on canvas Dimensions: 19.75" H x 39.5" W
-
A large Continental faience dish,
A large Continental faience dish, possibly Alcora, decorated a vignette of ships, the rim with scattered foliate sprays, 40.5cm diameter, indistinct ochre mark/Provenance: Christie's London, 14/4/80 Lot 293
-
TWO BACCARAT CRYSTAL VASES,
TWO BACCARAT CRYSTAL VASES, "OCEANIE" & "NEPTUNE" Baccarat (French), group of two crystal vases comprising one "Oceanie" with green frog and one "Neptune" colorless vase. Both appropriately marked. Dimensions: Approx. h. 8.25" (green), h. 8.5" (colorless).
-
6TH C. BYZANTINE POTTERY JAR W/ SEA
6TH C. BYZANTINE POTTERY JAR W/ SEA ENCRUSTATIONSNear East / Holy Land, Byzantine Empire, ca. 6th to 10th century CE. This is an incredible pottery vessel that has spent hundreds of years at the bottom of the ocean as evidenced by the accumulation of marine deposits across the surface. The piece rests on a rounded but stable base, and the body has a carinated midsection, a corseted neck, and a broad flared mouth. The red-brown hues of the terracotta under the marine calcite buildup are visible in some areas, but the sea has clearly claimed this vessel as there are fascinating remains of many different types of marine life like barnacles, worm casings, and clam shells! These bowls were made and exported throughout the Empire and many shipwrecks containing pottery and other goods for trade have been discovered throughout the Mediterranean. Size: 6.5" Diameter x 5.25" H (16.5 cm x 13.3 cm)
Provenance: private Lumberton, Texas, USA collection, acquired before 2010
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
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.
#169392
Condition:
Chip to rim, otherwise intact and very good. Encrusted throughout with a thick layer of calcite and marine deposits such as barnacles and shells.
-
OOC - Seascape by Stewart
OOC - Seascape by Stewart Titcombe (British 1900 - ?) signed lower left with original framing label verso from Cape Elizabeth in grey painted cove frame with cream liner SS: 23 1/2'' x 47 1/2'' OS: 31'' x 55'' good condition.
-
NUNZIO VAYANA COASTAL LANDSCAPE
NUNZIO VAYANA COASTAL LANDSCAPE PAINTING Florida, Maine, Italy,1878 - 1960Impressionist depiction of waves crashing against a jagged shoreline.
-
LG 27 SPECIMEN ORTHOCREAS
LG 27 SPECIMEN ORTHOCREAS CEPHALOPOD POLISHED SLAB ,Prehistoric, Devonian PeriodOrthocreas were a type of now extinct nautiloid cephalopod found in marine limestone of the Baltic States and Sweden.Fossil18 1/2" x 13" x 2",From the collection of a North Providence, Rhode Island gentleman.
-
DOMENICO RICCITELLI MORNING
DOMENICO RICCITELLI MORNING SEASCAPE PAINTING Italy, Rhode Island,1881-1970Impressionist windmill by the ocean facing a group of sailboats on sun reflected water.
-
ROMAN BLOWN COBALT GLASS OINOCHOE
ROMAN BLOWN COBALT GLASS OINOCHOE Likely Eastern Mediterranean, early Imperial era; Globular body with applied aqua marine foot, narrow cylindrical neck, elegantly formed mouth, and strap handle, 6 3/4 in. H.
-
SET OF EIGHT CONTINENTAL DESSERT
SET OF EIGHT CONTINENTAL DESSERT PLATES 19th century, the shaped border painted in gilt with images of swimming Koi and aquatic plants, Collamore retailer mark to the underside.
-
19C EUROPEAN MAIDEN BY THE SEA
19C EUROPEAN MAIDEN BY THE SEA O/C PAINTING Europe,19th CenturyRealist depiction of a barefoot, red headed young woman seated with her back against a large stone cross gazing out to the sea.
-
AN OCEANIC CANOE PROWAn Oceanic
AN OCEANIC CANOE PROWAn Oceanic canoe prow, 20th Century; Papua New Guinea, Sepik River A triadic shield-like ornament, designed with sago spathes, pigment, wood, raffia, and cane 64.5" H x 49" W x 5.5" D Dimensions: 64.5" H x 49" W x 5.5" D
-
CORREIA, CAMEO GLASS OCTOPUS
CORREIA, CAMEO GLASS OCTOPUS PEDESTAL BOWL 1996, 173/500, aqua blue frosted glass with black overlay and triple ring foot, signed.
-
VON ECKENBRECHER, OILON THE BEACH
VON ECKENBRECHER, OILON THE BEACH (NORDFJORD)Themistocles von Eckenbrecher (German, 1842-1921) On the Beach (Nordfjord) oil on canvas signed lower left, titled in pencil on the reverse 11 1/2 x 16 1/2in (29 x 42cm)Provenance: Property from the Estate of Jack Levin, Los Angeles, California.
Condition:
Yellowing to surface overall. Would benefit from cleaning. Otherwise good overall condition.
-
19C. OCEANIC NEW ZEALAND CANOE PROW
19C. OCEANIC NEW ZEALAND CANOE PROW CARVING Austrailia,19th-Early 20th centuryA large figural hardwood canoe prow profusely incised with tribal geometric and organic designs.
-
Large Conch Shell of the Genus
Large Conch Shell of the Genus Strombus, probably from the Indo-Pacific oceans, exhibiting a coral interior with brown striations extending over the lip, l. 17".