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THBLate Roman Stone Tesserae Mosaic w/ Lunging Dog
Lot 111a
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Louisville, CO 80027
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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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Roman, late Imperial Period, ca. 3rd to early 5th century CE. A stunning rectangular mosaic depicting a captivating depiction of man's best friend. Composed from hundreds of square and rectangular stone tesserae in hues of gray, pale peach, citrine, brown, wheat, brick-red, cream, black, and azure. The left-facing canine presents in a lunging pose - with extended hind legs and forepaws reaching forward as if to grab its intended target. The dog's streamlined body shows a flat back, a slightly rounded chest that tapers up to a narrow but muscular neck, and a sinuous tail that curls slightly at the tip. Its teardrop-shaped face protrudes forward with a singular, almond-shaped eye, an open mouth bearing a row of teeth, and a pair of perky ears laid back atop the top of the head. A red-hued collar wraps around the dog's neck with an accompanying leash leading upwards that suggests its owner is trying to restrain the dog from leaving their side. The blue and yellow ground atop which the dog stands is detailed further with a small, dark-colored patch beneath the hind legs which is indicative of a shadow. Size (mosaic): 39.375" W x 24.75" H (100 cm x 62.9 cm); (backing): 41.25" W x 27.25" H (104.8 cm x 69.2 cm)
Mosaics (opus tesellatum) are some of our enduring images from the Roman world. They reveal everyday life, social interactions, and even things like clothing styles, personal ornament, and the interior of buildings in ways other styles of Roman art generally do not, and give us an idea of what themes and decorations Romans wanted to encounter every day on the interior of their homes and public spaces. This mosaic likely would have decorated the home of a wealthy patron of the arts, and probably embellished a floor.
This piece has been searched against the Art Loss Register database and has been cleared. The Art Loss Register maintains the world's largest database of stolen art, collectibles, and antiques.
Provenance: ex-Phoenicia Holyland Antiquities, New York, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
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#156363Mounted on a concrete backing. Minor chips to some stone tesserae, with encrustations within some recessed areas, and fading to coloration of some tesserae, otherwise intact and excellent. Great preservation to canine imagery.Condition
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