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THBFabulous Greek Limestone Relief - Entablature & Bull
Lot 32c
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Artemis Gallery
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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An important one-day auction featuring museum-worthy examples of Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Etruscan, Near Eastern, Far East / Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal, Oceanic, Native American, Spanish Colonial, Russian, Fossils, Ancient Jewelry, Fine Art, so much more! Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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- Lot Description
Ancient Greece, ca. early 4th century BCE. Skillfully carved in low to high relief, a fabulous section from a limestone relief or stele. The composition is rich, featuring the head of a bull projecting just left of center, a pilaster at the right, and an entablature above with a multi-tiered architrave (lintel or beam across the top of columns or pilasters - the lower section of the entablature) below three triglyphs that adorn the frieze. Further embellishing the piece is original red, black, and yellow pigmentation that has survived the tests of time. Upon close examination one can see beautiful red dotted swags flanking the bull's head. Size: 13.5" W x 12.375" H (34.3 cm x 31.4 cm); 16.75" H (42.5 cm) on included custom stand. Size: 13.5" W x 12.375" H (34.3 cm x 31.4 cm); 16.75" H (42.5 cm) on included custom stand.
The presence of the bull may be a reference to the bull that appeared in the Labors of Herakles (also Heracles, Roman Hercules) or the myth of the Minotaur in Greek mythology. More generally, the bull was an ancient symbol of power and virility. In addition to this iconography, the rendering of Classical architectural elements on this piece is very impressive.
Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex D.K. collection, New York, USA, acquired in 2000s
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#153125A fragment from a larger relief or stele with wonderful details. Expected chips to peripheries and high-pointed areas. Uncarved on verso. Very nice remains of red, yellow, and black pigment. Scattered deposits.Condition
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