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THB19th C. Continental School Oil, "Woman with Asp"
Lot 240
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Ahlers & Ogletree
1788 Ellsworth Industrial Boulevard NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
United States
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery is a full-service auction gallery strategically located on Miami Circle in the historic Buckhead district of Atlanta, one of the Southeastern United States’ largest commercial and financial centers. The gallery is owned and operated by Robert Ahlers and his wife Chr...Read more
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About Auction
Live
By Ahlers & Ogletree
Mar 5, 2016 - Mar 6, 2016
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2016-03-05 11:00:00
2016-03-06 11:00:00
America/New_York
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- Lot Description
Continental School, 19th century. "Woman with Asp", oil on canvas, apparently unsigned. Dutch master style painting depicts a female figure at center, possibly representative of Cleopatra in Arabian style dress with jeweled scarf to hear head covering curled brown hair, the woman's glassy eyes peering upward as she clasps an asp to her bared chest with blood flowing from its mouth, the woman wearing draped clothing of rich silks, a strand of pears to her throat, and drop earrings. According to legend, after the suicide of Antony, Cleopatra committed suicide through the bite of an asp. However, in reality, Cleopatra committed suicide through a combination of toxic ingredients including hemlock and opium. The fictious story with the asp, however, hasn't left cultural reference--William Shakespeare's play "Antony & Cleopatra" join imagery of the asp and the figure of Cleopatra stating "With thy sharp teeth this knot intrinsicate Of life at once untie: poor venomous fool Be angry, and dispatch." Framed approximately 36.5" x 30", unframed approximately 30.25" x 24.75".Prior to bidding, please consult the additional photos provided and ask all pertinent questions (i.e. condition, size, shipping, etc.). For a condition report, please email Condition@AandOauctions.com. For additional photos, please email Photos@AandOauctions.com.
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