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THBStunning Roman Stone Mosaic of Lion
Lot 41
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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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What to give this holiday season? You'll find plenty of options in our Dec. 12 auction that will cater to all tastes and budgets. Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
What to give this holiday season? You'll find plenty of options in our Dec. 12 auction that will cater to all tastes and budgets. Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE. A striking mosaic of a lion, made from hundreds of cut, colored stone tesserae, set against a creamy white background with a thin black border. The lion is depicted striding forward across a latte-colored floor, with an incredible multi-colored mane whose portrayal creates a feeling of movement even through the medium of stone. Sweeping bands of warm orange, earthy red, white, black, and pale grey demonstrate the skill of the artist who made this beautiful mosaic. Size: 12.65" W x 9.5" H (32.1 cm x 24.1 cm)
Romans delighted in seeing animals, and a major Roman industry during the imperial period was the capture and transport of birds, mammals, and lizards for display and sport in the Roman arena; art reflected this interest. Lions in particular seem to have captivated the Roman imagination – they celebrated them for their fierceness and hunting prowess. 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 formed part of a floor.
Provenance: private J.H. collection, Beaverton, Oregon, USA, acquired in 2018 from Pegasus Gallery Antiquities, Sherborne, UK; ex-private Michael Green collection, Devon, UK, formed from 1980s-2010s
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#151179Excellent preservation of motif, with some small losses to the tesserae, especially at the edges on the right side. Mounted on a concrete backing with a solid metal frame on the back for easy display.Condition
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