Artemis Gallery will hold its '
Life | The Figure in Art | Ancient to Modern' auction
on Jan 19, 2023 9:00 AM CST. In the spirit of celebrating life in art, Artemis Gallery presents an ensemble of works that depict humans and animals in all their glory - from idealized bodies of the Classical World created via Polyclitus? canon of proportions to figures envisioned by artists of Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas, as well as mesmerizing creatures of the animal kingdom that made their debut in prehistoric cave paintings and have continued to captivate artists of all eras and traditions. Published Lifesize Roman Bronze Right Arm (of Man). Estimate $20,000 - $30,000.
Superb Persian Achaemenid 23K+ Gold Lion Appliques
. Near East, Iran, Achaemenid Empire, ca. 6th to 4th century BCE. A pair of 99% gold (equivalent to 23K+ to 24K) applique ornaments repousse formed into roaring lion heads with open work manes! The versos bear integral eyelet loops for suspension that could be sewn into the fabric of luxurious garments or headdresses fit for royalty. Estimate $9,000 - $13,500.
Chinese Tang Dynasty Black Granite Foo Lions (pr)
. East Asia, China, Tang Dynasty, ca. 618 to 907 CE. A wonderful pair of Buddhist foo lions or foo dogs (also "fu" lion or "fu" dog) carved from granite, each one sitting upon an integral plinth, these stylized lion guardians traditionally protected the entrances to sacred buildings or homes against evil spirits or people. Estimate $7,000 - $10,500.
Fine Colima Redware Dog Effigy
. Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. Finely burnished with a red finish applied in a stripe over the snout and brow of the head! Although standing, the pose is somewhat dynamic with the head twisted back and snarling, as if a swift response to someone sneaking up from behind. Estimate $5,000 - $7,500.
Conjoined Tairona Figural Vessel Conjoined Couple
. Pre-Columbian, Colombia, Tairona, ca.1000 to 1550 CE. A hand-built earthenware effigy vessel of a conjoined type with a pair of figures linking arms! A hollow piece behind the applied the arms connects the vessels together. Estimate $3,600 - $5,400
Casas Grandes Polychrome Janiform Portrait Jar
. Pre-Columbian, North Mexico, Chihuahua, Casas Grandes (Paquime), ca. 1280 to 1450 CE. A hand-built pottery vessel featuring a janiform pinched visage of a human face and hand painted polychrome patterns. The jar rests on a rounded but stable base, and the walls rise upward to a sloped shoulder, a squat neck, and a wide mouth. Estimate $3,000 - $4,500
Alison Dearborn Painting - "Ancient Ibex Rush" (2007)
. Alison Dearborn (American, Contemporary). "Ancient Ibex Rush" acrylic paint on canvas, 2007. Signed on lower right and again with title on verso. A captivating painting by Alison Dearborn whose works pay tribute to magnificent creatures of the animal kingdom in a manner inspired by prehistoric cave paintings. Estimate $1,600 - $3,200
Navajo Silver Cuff Bracelet w/ Turquoise & Bear
. Native American, Southwestern United States, Navajo, ca. mid to late 20th century CE. An exceptional high quality silver bracelet featuring a grizzly bear cast in relief amongst sawtooth bezels with polished turquoise stones. Estimate $1,600 - $2,400
Egyptian Carnelian Pendant Portrait Bes (Dwarf Deity)
. Egypt, Late Dynastic to Ptolemaic Period, ca. 664 to 30 BCE. A hand-carved pendant of elegant form depicting a broad portrait of Bes, the dwarf deity known as a protector of women, children, and the weak. Estimate $1,500 - $2,000
13th C. Islamic Bronze Dish w/ Felines, Kufic Script
. Near East, Medieval Islamic Period, Mamluk, ca. mid-13th to early 16th century CE. A substantial fragment from a gorgeous bronze dish, extensively engraved with ornate scrolling motifs of foliage, felines, and Kufic script - perhaps spelling out a Quranic verse! Estimate $1,200 - $1,800.
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