A few examples of appraisal values for
TROPHYS

• Three Sterling Trophi
  Three Sterling Trophi
• ST-TROPEZ AVOCETAn Avocet shorebird
  ST-TROPEZ AVOCETAn Avocet shorebird in painted surface with tack eyes, wooden beak and tall wire legs. From St Tropez (France), mounted on a wood base. Early 20th Century. Allio Collection. FRANCAIS: Oiseau de rivage Avocette, surface peinte, punaises pour les yeux, un bec en bois et des pattes en fil de fer. De St-Tropez (France), socle en bois. Début 20e siècle. Collection Allio.
• AFRICAN GAME TROPHY HEAD/SHOULDER
  AFRICAN GAME TROPHY HEAD/SHOULDER MOUNT a warthog with tusks.
• THERAPOD DINOSAUR FOSSILTheropod
  THERAPOD DINOSAUR FOSSILTheropod dinosaur fossil, likely a Coelophysis, found in New Mexico. Rock slab - 4 1/2" H x 3" W. Provenance: the estate of Capt. L. Bush Cole, Nashville, Tennessee (formerly of Texas). (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com) Condition: As found condition.
• ETIENNE BOUCHARDY: PHYSIONOTRACE
  ETIENNE BOUCHARDY: PHYSIONOTRACE ETCHINGEtienne Bouchardy, successor of Chretiene, Palais Royal physionotrace portrait etching. [4 x 3 inches].
• COLLECTION OF FOSSILS, SHELLS,
  COLLECTION OF FOSSILS, SHELLS, AND OTHER NATURAL HISTORY SPECIMENS AND NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY PRINTSCollection of Fossils, Shells, and Other Natural History Specimens and Nature Photography Prints,,
• Theophylact, Archbp. Institutio
  Theophylact, Archbp. Institutio Regia, Paris 1651. 4to., modern blue morocco gilt bound by S. Ridge, Grantham. Syston Park bookplate . Text in Greek and Latin. Engraved vignette on title and headpieces
• J. HJORTH BLACK BASALT NEOCLASSICAL
  J. HJORTH BLACK BASALT NEOCLASSICAL PSYCHE STATUE DenmarkEarly 20th CenturyDepicts a semi nude representation of Psyche, Goddess of the Soul, adorned with butterfly wings on her back and a jug in her hands.
• THREE WALL-MOUNT FISH TROPHIESTHREE
  THREE WALL-MOUNT FISH TROPHIESTHREE WALL-MOUNT FISH TROPHIES: 1) Red Salmon from Redoubt Mtn. Lodge area, Alaska, 2001, 29.5"L; 2) "Miss Lucy" (bumphead parrotfish?), St. Francis Bay, Indian Ocean, South Africa, 26.5"L; 3) Red Roman, St. Francis Bay, Indian Ocean, South Africa, 17.25"L.
• * (BOTANY GERMAN) TREW CHRISTOPH
  * (BOTANY GERMAN) TREW CHRISTOPH JAKOB A group of 11 hand-colored engraved plates from Plantae selectae Nuremberg c. 1750 engraved by Johann Jakob Haid after George Dionysu Ehret. Size of each 15 x 21 1/2 inches.
• Dramatic Taxidermist Specimen of
  Dramatic Taxidermist Specimen of a White-Throated Toucan (Ramphastos tucanus), the black and white body with brilliant orange accents and blue surrounding the eyes, with a colorful elongated beak, mounted on a branch in a lifelike pose, native to the Amazon basin, h. 26-3/4".
• ROMAN MARBLE RELIEF TROPAEUM
  ROMAN MARBLE RELIEF TROPAEUM FRAGMENT, CUIRASS & SHIELD...Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 2ndto 3rd century CE. An exceptional marble relief fragment of a tropaeum or trophy monument depicting the spoils of war with a muscled cuirass and a large shield bearing the image of an anguiped - a divinity with serpents for legs. Dynamically placed, the cuirass diagonally leans to the right displaying carefully carved abdominal and pectoral muscles, a prominent collar, and shoulder straps adorned with spiraling motifs. A short sleeve projects from the right arm socket, featuring horizontal striations. The shield sits perpendicular to the cuirass, boasting the relief image of an anguiped, perhaps intended to be a monstrous, serpent-footed giant. Size: 14.8" W x 9.6" H (37.6 cm x 24.4 cm); 13.7" H (34.8 cm) on included custom stand. Standing nude, the intimidating creature presents an athletic physique with a robust torso, a drilled navel, delineated genitalia, and strong legs that lead to coiling and writhing bodies of snakes, each terminating in hissing viper heads. Powerful arms at his sides, the mythological figure holds a scepter in his left hand and a club or weapon of some kind in the other. Some myths convey the fact that the goddess Gaia was impregnated by the blood of the castrated sky-god Uranus. She subsequently bore a tribe of 100 giants which were customarily depicted as primitives with serpents instead of legs. They were possibly descended from the barbarian tribes of Thrace. The creature depicted on this shield may likely be one of these giants. In Ancient Greece, the victor in a battle would erect a monument called a tropaion or "trophy" on the battlefield to commemorate their victory. Initially, this consisted of a living tree with lateral branches on which they would hang the armor of their defeated foe and pile the enemies' helmets, cuirasses, and shields at the base. This tradition became known as a tropaeum in Ancient Rome, and soon merged with the Roman triumph so that a trophy could be displayed in the city for all to see, thus more effective for impressing citizens and furthering one's own political career. The symbolic effectiveness of the tropaeum became so well recognized that Romans chose to display sculpted reliefs of them, such as this example, to serve as an enduring record of their victories rather than the fleeting presence of one constructed in the traditional fashion. Marble statuary, reliefs, and cladding were ubiquitous in the Roman world, as the remains of the preserved cities at Herculaneum and Pompeii demonstrate. Their sculpture was intended to conjure human vitality, and was inspired by the works of Polykleitos, who became the model to which sculptors aspired in Greco-Roman as well as later Western European art. Greco-Roman statuary, unlike that of the other Mediterranean civilizations like Egypt, Persia, etc., celebrated the naturalistic human form. This included representations of their gods, who appear as if living people, dressed as if they are elite citizens. For example, the famous statue of Hades with Cerberus, his three-headed dog, today on display at the Archaeological Museum of Crete, has an extremely realistic quality despite its fantastical nature, down to the details on each dog head. This suggests an intriguing, more personal relationship with the gods rather than the more abstract or magical portrayals of other contemporary societies. For more examples of Roman marble relief tropaea see: Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2002.297 and 2002.568 and Berlin State Museums (Staatliche Museen zu Berlin), Antikensammlung, 958a and 958b. Provenance: private East Coast collection, New York, New York, USA, 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. #170777 Condition: Fragment of a larger piece. Expected nicks, chips, scratches, and abrasions throughout. Some softening of detail, especially to proper right sleeve of cuirass and shoulders and head of anguiped. Otherwise, excellent with nice remaining details and great encrustations.
• Morris Henry Hobbs (American/New
  Morris Henry Hobbs (American/New Orleans, 1892-1967) \"Tropical Fish - Priscilla and Black Skirt Tetras\", etching, image 5\" x 4\", pencil signed lower right \"Morris Henry Hobbs\". Unframed.
• An Indian white metal bowl of
  An Indian white metal bowl of artichoke shape engraved throughout a plated entr?e dish and cover a pair of white metal models of terrapins etc.
• GROUP WITH ASSORTED TROPHIESGroup
  GROUP WITH ASSORTED TROPHIESGroup with Assorted Trophies
• Archibald Thorburn (1860-1935) -
  Archibald Thorburn (1860-1935) - Pheasants; Partridge, a set of three, Goupiltints, published by The Fine Art Society or Goupil & Co, 1895 and circa, 19 x 28cm, oak frames (3) More Information Slightly stained
• Metaphysische Anfangsgründe der
  Metaphysische Anfangsgründe der Naturwissenschaft by Immanuel Kant Riga: Johann Friedrich Hartknoch 1787. Hard bound 8vo text in German with ink inscription on fly page. With wood block device on title page in his Metaphysical Foundations Kant is now trying to specifically identify the fundamentals of physics by different meanings of the basic science for this concept shows the matter. Show Kant's Metaphysical Foundations as his laid down in the Critique of Pure Reason principles of experience are actually the foundation and justification for use of empirical knowledge and represent an important addition to his main work.
• 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.
• A French Gilt Bronze Animalier
  A French Gilt Bronze Animalier Figure Henri Trodoux depicting a pheasant standing atop a naturalistic ground with canted corners raised on a marble base. Width of bronze 10 3/4 inches.
• Pair of Schwarzwald Highly Carved
  Pair of Schwarzwald Highly Carved and Black-Stained Lindenwood Trophees, third quarter 19th century, of game birds set on cartouche-form backplates, h. 23\", w. 12\", d. 3\".
• TAYLOR (T) THE SIX BOOKS OF PROCLUS
  TAYLOR (T) THE SIX BOOKS OF PROCLUS THE PLATONIC SUCCESSOR ON THE THEOLOGY OF PLATO two vols later 3/4 leather with cloth boards London Valpy 1816 Estimate ?150-200 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 Gorringes Conditions of Sale.Sold for ?140
• AFRICAN GAME TROPHY HEAD/SHOULDER
  AFRICAN GAME TROPHY HEAD/SHOULDER MOUNT an Oryx antelope with long ringed spike horns.
• Two Rare Ancient Trilobite Fossils,
  Two Rare Ancient Trilobite Fossils, Devonian Era, ca. 395-345 million years old, the first, Proetus granulosus of the Proetida order with excellent high relief and natural carapace, the second, Hollardops on limestone matrix, recovered from southern Morocco, h. 1-1/2" and 2-1/4".
• NICHOLAS TROFIMUK (AMERICAN/NEW
  NICHOLAS TROFIMUK (AMERICAN/NEW MEXICO B. 1940) A PHOTO...NICHOLAS TROFIMUK (American/New Mexico b. 1940) A PHOTOGRAPH, "Sun Dance," GALISTEO, 1991, silver gelatin print on paper, verso signed in pencil, the photographer's stamps with image limitation number 36/100, special edition number 10/92, titled, placed and dated, 10 1/4" x 13 1/2", framed, 16 1/4" x 20 1/4". Condition: In good condition, wear commensurate with age. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."
• Jean Le Pautre (French 1618-1682)
  Jean Le Pautre (French 1618-1682) 24 engravings from Trophies à l'Antique 1680 showing designs for mantels ceilings alcoves rinceaux and trophies presented in a custom mustard cloth-covered portfolio sheets 17 in. x 12 1/2 in.
• GROUP OF ROCK LPS .
  GROUP OF ROCK LPS .
• JT BURKE , "APHRODITE"JT Burke,
  JT BURKE , "APHRODITE"JT Burke, "Aphrodite", Archival pigment print edition: 1 of 3 Archival pigment print Dimensions: 60"H x 40"W Provenance: Donated by the artist
• Dr. Robert John Thornton (British
  Dr. Robert John Thornton (British 1768-1837) Publisher ca. 1811-1812 "The Artichoke Protea". Hand colored aquatint engraving from the quarto edition of "The Temple of Flora or Garden of the botanist poet painter and philosopher" paper size apprx. 15-1/8" x 11-3/4" dated Sept. 1st 1811 not framed.
• PLATE
  PLATE
• A quantity of books, mostly natural
  A quantity of books, mostly natural history subjects
• Dr. Robert John Thornton (British
  Dr. Robert John Thornton (British 1768-1837) Publisher ca. 1811-1812 "A Group of Hyachinths". Hand colored aquatint engraving from the quarto edition of "The Temple of Flora" paper size apprx. 15-1/8" x 11-3/4" dated Jan. 1st 1812 not framed.
• 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.
• Dr. Robert John Thornton (British
  Dr. Robert John Thornton (British 1768-1837) Publisher ca. 1811-1812 "The Artichoke Protea". Hand colored aquatint engraving from the quarto edition of "The Temple of Flora or Garden of the botanist poet painter and philosopher" paper size apprx. 15-1/8" x 11-3/4" dated Sept. 1st 1811 not framed.
• LARGE GROUP OF FOSSILS .
  LARGE GROUP OF FOSSILS .
• Box Polished Shell Fossils
  Box Polished Shell Fossils
• 1 vol. Kirwan, Richard. Essai
  1 vol. Kirwan, Richard. Essai sur le Phlogistique, et sur La Constitution des Acides. Paris, 1788. First French edition. 8vo, contemp. tree calf, gilt, red morocco spine labels; joints & extremities rubbed. Scattered light foxing. 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.