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THBExhibited Greek Archaic Bronze Applique Sphinx Form
Lot 13
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Artemis Fine Arts
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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Explore a world of classical antiquities and ethnographic masterpieces, with treasures from every corner of the globe. Discover Egyptian relics, Greek and Roman artifacts, Etruscan elegance, Near Eastern wonders, and Asian heritage. Marvel at Pre-Columbian marvels, Native American artistry, African tribal expressions, and Oceanic cultural gems. Spanish Colonial legacies, Russian craftsmanship, and a spectrum of fine and visual arts await, offering a captivating journey through history and artistry, connecting cultures across time. Artemis Fine Arts info@artemisgallery.com
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Ancient Greece, Archaic period, ca. 550 to 540 BCE. An impressive bronze applique in the form of a sphinx - a mythological creature with the body of a lion, the head of a woman, and the plumed wings of an eagle. Depicted frontally, the fantastical creature faces forward, her leonine legs straightened as magnificent wings spread outward flanking her attractive visage with lengthy braids that cascade down her chest. This mythical beast likely once served as an attachment to a world-class bronze vessel. Truly a wonderful example of Archaic iconography! Size: 1" L x 2.4" W x 2.2" H (2.5 cm x 6.1 cm x 5.6 cm); 3" H (7.6 cm) on included custom stand.
Although the Great Sphinx of Giza is certainly the most famous, sphinxes have a large place in Classical mythology as well - probably because of the intermixing of Egyptian and Classical culture via trade routes across the Mediterranean. The Greek version of the sphinx, unlike the male Egyptian one, has the head of a human female, the body of a lioness, the wings of an eagle, and a serpent's tail. Famously, the sphinx - sent by Hera to punish the city of Thebes for displeasing the goddess - stood outside Thebes, taking vengeance upon anyone who failed to answer its riddle. Oedipus would eventually solve the riddle: what animal walks on four legs, then two, then three? The answer of course was man, who crawls as an infant, grows to walk upright, and in his advanced years, leans upon a walking stick.
Exhibited: "Sphinx: The Guardians of Egypt," Brussels, ING Cultural Center, October 19, 2006 - February 25, 2007.
Provenance: private Brooklyn, New York, USA collection; ex-Jerome Eisenberg collection, New York, USA, acquired at Druout, Paris, France, in March 2001; ex-private French collection
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PAYMENT EXCEPTION: Unless a known customer of Artemis, payment for all gold / precious metal / gem lots must be made via Bank Wire Transfer or Certified Bank Check/Money Order, no exceptions." #190161Some light surface wear as shown, but otherwise intact and excellent with nice remaining detail.Condition
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