Menu
EUR
CAD
AUD
GBP
MXN
HKD
CNY
MYR
SEK
SGD
CHF
THBStunning Roman Marble Griffin Head
Lot 57
About Seller
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
Live Auction in Progress ... Currently on Lot Estimate:
$12,000 - $15,000
Absentee vs Live bid
Two ways to bid:
- Leave a max absentee bid and the platform will bid on your behalf up to your maximum bid during the live auction.
- Bid live during the auction and your bids will be submitted real-time to the auctioneer.
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $300 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 | $20,000 |
About Auction
Live
By Artemis Gallery
Feb 13, 2020
Set Reminder
2020-02-13 10:00:00
2020-02-13 10:00:00
America/New_York
Bidsquare
Bidsquare : Exceptional Antiquities, Asian, Ethnographic
https://www.bidsquare.com/auctions/artemis-gallery/exceptional-antiquities-asian-ethnographic-4848
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
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
View Full Catalog (411)
- Lot Description
Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. Finely carved from marble, the head of a griffin with a characteristically avian head and a fierce visage comprised of naturalistically delineated leering eyes, a prominent curved beak that is slightly open so as to reveal the tongue within, frilled ears, as well as a flowing mane over the neck and presenting crescentic tufts along the back. This sculpture likely once graced a monument or memorial, and the quality of the carving suggests that it was commissioned by an elite member of society. The griffin (or gryphon) is a beast with the head and wings of an eagle and the body of a lion. In Graeco-Roman mythology, griffins were believed to have lived in the Rhipaean Mountains of Scythia where they guarded rich gold deposits. Hence, this sculpture, would have signified wealth and opulence as well as divine power. Size: 5.75" W x 10.75" H (14.6 cm x 27.3 cm); 12.375" H (31.4 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: acquired in 1906 in Greece by A. Nascou (great-grand daughter) who purchased them from Mr. A.T. Gaines and exported them from Greece around 1929
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#151475Expected losses to tips of ears, tufts of mane, tip of beak, tongue, peripheries of neck and other high-pointed areas. Beak reattached with adhesive/possibly a bit of fill at the break lines. Stabilized cracks and possible repairs to the neck/neckline and plumage around the neck. Normal surface wear commensurate with age. Overall, the sculpture is quite impressive with strong details.Condition
- Shipping Info
-
All shipping is handled in-house for your convenience. Your invoice from Artemis Gallery will include shipping calculation instructions. If in doubt, please inquire BEFORE bidding for estimated shipping costs for individual items.
-
- Buyer's Premium
