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1923 Rosenthal Ariadne A.Caasmann Porcelain Figure Figurine
1923 Rosenthal Ariadne A.Caasmann Porcelain Figure Figurine

1923 Rosenthal Ariadne A.Caasmann Porcelain Figure Figurine

By Rosenthal

Located in SE

or to Athena, depending on the version of the myth); later, she helped Theseus overcome the Minotaur

Category

1920s German Art Nouveau Antique Athena

Greek Owl Tetradrachm Coin in 22k Pendant (pendant only)
Greek Owl Tetradrachm Coin in 22k Pendant (pendant only)

Greek Owl Tetradrachm Coin in 22k Pendant (pendant only)

Located in Atlanta, GA

An authentic Greek, Attica, Athens Tetradrachm Owl/Athena coin (circa 430-420 BC), set in a custom

Category

15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Antique Athena

Materials

22k Gold

Art Nouveau "Mounted Amazon" bronze sculpture by Franz von Stuck
Art Nouveau "Mounted Amazon" bronze sculpture by Franz von Stuck

Art Nouveau "Mounted Amazon" bronze sculpture by Franz von Stuck

By Franz von Stuck

Located in Palm Beach, FL

to follow. Klimt’s inaugural Pallas Athena poster design dating from 1898 is remarkably similar to

Category

Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique Athena

Materials

Bronze

pair of Italian 17th century Oil on Canvas paintings, by Claude Lorrain
pair of Italian 17th century Oil on Canvas paintings, by Claude Lorrain

pair of Italian 17th century Oil on Canvas paintings, by Claude Lorrain

By Claude Lorrain

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Athenian Acropolis in the background. The left painting displays an impressive altar to 'Athena of Velletri

Category

17th Century Italian Antique Athena

Materials

Giltwood

Antique French Palais Royal Musical Writing Box
Antique French Palais Royal Musical Writing Box

Antique French Palais Royal Musical Writing Box

$16,400

H 4.53 in W 10.24 in D 7.09 in

Antique French Palais Royal Musical Writing Box

By Palais Royal

Located in Northampton, GB

classical scene featuring the Greek Goddess Athena, goddess of wisdom, war, and the crafts and daughter of

Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Athena

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Grecian Style Bronze Military Statue of A Woman In Battle
19th Century Grecian Style Bronze Military Statue of A Woman In Battle

19th Century Grecian Style Bronze Military Statue of A Woman In Battle

Located in Queens, NY

"Grecian style bronze life size figure of classic woman (Athena) with military wardrobe holding a

Category

19th Century Classical Greek Antique Athena

Materials

Bronze

Very Fine Pair of Regency Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces
Very Fine Pair of Regency Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces

Very Fine Pair of Regency Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces

Located in Atlanta, GA

A superb pair of gilt bronze regency style wall sconces. The back plate depicting Athena wearing a

Category

1860s French Antique Athena

Materials

Bronze

Ancient Pegasus Coin in 22 kt Gold Pendant (pendant only)
Ancient Pegasus Coin in 22 kt Gold Pendant (pendant only)

Ancient Pegasus Coin in 22 kt Gold Pendant (pendant only)

Located in Atlanta, GA

features Pegasus in flight, Koppa below. On the reverse side (which can be viewed), Helmeted head of Athena

Category

15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Athena

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver

air Of French 19th Century Grand Tour Period Bronze Lamps, Signed Barbedienne
air Of French 19th Century Grand Tour Period Bronze Lamps, Signed Barbedienne

air Of French 19th Century Grand Tour Period Bronze Lamps, Signed Barbedienne

By Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

stunning and high quality busts of the goddess Athena. Each oil lamp displays wonderful and richly chased

Category

19th Century French Grand Tour Antique Athena

Materials

Bronze

Columns of the Parthenon
Columns of the Parthenon

Columns of the Parthenon

By Arnold Genthe

Located in Fairlawn, OH

worship-makes one feel that the ancient gods are not dead and the temple of Pallas Athena is not a

Category

1920s American Modern Antique Athena

Materials

Silver Gelatin

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Commode Médallier
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Commode Médallier

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Commode Médallier

$56,025Sale Price|55% Off

H 37.75 in W 72 in D 26.25 in

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Commode Médallier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

sides with similar mouldings, centered by Hercules and Venus with Athena on moulded scroll legs, each

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Athena

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Ancient Owl Coin Ring, 22kt Gold & Silver
Ancient Owl Coin Ring, 22kt Gold & Silver

Ancient Owl Coin Ring, 22kt Gold & Silver

Located in Atlanta, GA

coin remains uncovered within the ring band, which allows the owner to view the head of Athena when not

Category

15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Antique Athena

Materials

22k Gold, Sterling Silver

Owl Pendant with Bezel set Diamond in 22 kt gold
Owl Pendant with Bezel set Diamond in 22 kt gold

Owl Pendant with Bezel set Diamond in 22 kt gold

$7,420

H 2.07 in W 1.57 in D 0.25 in

Owl Pendant with Bezel set Diamond in 22 kt gold

Located in Atlanta, GA

square around the image. On the obverse side is the profile of Athena wearing a crested helmet. This coin

Category

15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Antique Athena

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold

Ancient Greek Owl Coin Pendant (pendant only)
Ancient Greek Owl Coin Pendant (pendant only)

Ancient Greek Owl Coin Pendant (pendant only)

$5,895

H 1.69 in D 0.19 in Dm 1.25 in

Ancient Greek Owl Coin Pendant (pendant only)

Located in Atlanta, GA

the head of Athena, wearing a crested Attica Helmet. On the reverse side, an owl standing right on

Category

15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Antique Athena

Materials

22k Gold

18th Century Chinese Export Porcelain Punch Bowl
18th Century Chinese Export Porcelain Punch Bowl

18th Century Chinese Export Porcelain Punch Bowl

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

the most beautiful goddess among Aphrodite, Athena, and Hera. After the promise (or bribe) of

Category

1760s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Athena

Materials

Porcelain

Ancient Greek Coin in 22k Gold Pendant (pendant only)
Ancient Greek Coin in 22k Gold Pendant (pendant only)

Ancient Greek Coin in 22k Gold Pendant (pendant only)

$8,244

H 1.44 in D 0.38 in Dm 1.44 in

Ancient Greek Coin in 22k Gold Pendant (pendant only)

Located in Atlanta, GA

front side of this coin features the head of Athena, wearing a crested Corinthian Helmet. On the reverse

Category

15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Antique Athena

Materials

22k Gold

Pair of 17th Century Spanish Baroque Gilt Bronze Mounted Cabinets on Stands
Pair of 17th Century Spanish Baroque Gilt Bronze Mounted Cabinets on Stands

Pair of 17th Century Spanish Baroque Gilt Bronze Mounted Cabinets on Stands

Located in Benington, Herts

architectural form with a niche and the standing classical figure of Athena flanked by dual pairs of Tuscan

Category

Late 17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Athena

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Ebony

Large 19th Century Georgian 14K Yellow Gold Onyx Intaglio Medusa Signet Ring
Large 19th Century Georgian 14K Yellow Gold Onyx Intaglio Medusa Signet Ring

Large 19th Century Georgian 14K Yellow Gold Onyx Intaglio Medusa Signet Ring

Located in New York, NY

Polydectes, to free his mother from a forced marriage. He then presented the Gorgon's head to Athena who

Category

19th Century English Georgian Antique Athena

Materials

Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

19th Century Bronze Faun playing a flute.
19th Century Bronze Faun playing a flute.

19th Century Bronze Faun playing a flute.

$5,193

H 15.36 in W 5.52 in D 3.55 in

19th Century Bronze Faun playing a flute.

Located in Brighton, Sussex

death: in one, he picked up the double oboe that had been abandoned by Athena and played it; in the

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Athena

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Clock Depicting Apollo God of Music and the Arts
French Empire Clock Depicting Apollo God of Music and the Arts

French Empire Clock Depicting Apollo God of Music and the Arts

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

a bust of Athena. The base sits on two owl feet at the front and block feet at the back. The

Category

Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Athena

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze

"Zeus and Gods of Olympus", Art Deco Masterpiece by Schmied for "L'Odyssee"
"Zeus and Gods of Olympus", Art Deco Masterpiece by Schmied for "L'Odyssee"

"Zeus and Gods of Olympus", Art Deco Masterpiece by Schmied for "L'Odyssee"

$6,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 13.75 in W 10.5 in D 1.5 in

"Zeus and Gods of Olympus", Art Deco Masterpiece by Schmied for "L'Odyssee"

By François-Louis Schmied

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Cronos and Rhea, overseeing a cascading group of powerful gods, including Apollo, Diana, Athena, Mercury

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Athena

Materials

Paint

Antique Empire Pair Of 18 K Gold Bracelets/Necklace Ancient + Antique Intaglios
Antique Empire Pair Of 18 K Gold Bracelets/Necklace Ancient + Antique Intaglios

Antique Empire Pair Of 18 K Gold Bracelets/Necklace Ancient + Antique Intaglios

Located in Munich, Bavaria

profile, Saracen, 4th/5th century AD 3. oval carnelian striding Athena carrying a lance on her shoulder

Category

Early 1800s Empire Antique Athena

Materials

Agate, Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold

Early 20th Century Gallant Scene with Citadel White and Green Marble Sculpture
Early 20th Century Gallant Scene with Citadel White and Green Marble Sculpture

Early 20th Century Gallant Scene with Citadel White and Green Marble Sculpture

Located in Milan, IT

the head to Athena, who affixed it to his shield. To the displeasure of his departure, the sisters

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Antique Athena

Materials

Marble

Four Engravings from 'Emblemi di Achille Bocchi" - Etching -1555
Four Engravings from 'Emblemi di Achille Bocchi" - Etching -1555

Four Engravings from 'Emblemi di Achille Bocchi" - Etching -1555, 1555

$1,573Sale Price|30% Off

H 6.7 in W 4.93 in D 0.08 in

Four Engravings from 'Emblemi di Achille Bocchi" - Etching -1555

Located in Roma, IT

Alessandro Farnese; Alexander presses a ring against Hephaestion's mouth to impose silence on him; Athena

Category

16th Century Old Masters Antique Athena

Materials

Etching

Edwardian Swiss Enamel Heroic Maiden Cufflinks
Edwardian Swiss Enamel Heroic Maiden Cufflinks

Edwardian Swiss Enamel Heroic Maiden Cufflinks

Located in Riverdale, NY

Swiss Enamel Heroic Maiden Cufflinks, likely portraying Athena, the goddess of wisdom, reasoning

Category

Early 1900s Swiss Edwardian Antique Athena

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

Small Ancient Roman Medusa Carved Cameo Gold Ring 2nd Century Gem Carving
Small Ancient Roman Medusa Carved Cameo Gold Ring 2nd Century Gem Carving

Small Ancient Roman Medusa Carved Cameo Gold Ring 2nd Century Gem Carving

Located in London, GB

goddess Athena on her breastplate/aegis, as well as by Zeus. A number of referenced examples of similar

Category

15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Athena

Materials

Onyx, Gold

Antique Miniature Choice of Paris Watercolor Pendant Silver Gilt Gold
Antique Miniature Choice of Paris Watercolor Pendant Silver Gilt Gold

Antique Miniature Choice of Paris Watercolor Pendant Silver Gilt Gold

Located in Munich, Bavaria

beautiful). Paris has to decide which of the three goddesses is the most beautiful, Athena, Aphrodite or

Category

1780s French Antique Athena

Materials

Gold, Silver

“Love Conquers” French Bronze Sculpture by Felix Sanzel circa 1870
“Love Conquers” French Bronze Sculpture by Felix Sanzel circa 1870

“Love Conquers” French Bronze Sculpture by Felix Sanzel circa 1870

Located in Shippensburg, PA

tying a blindfold around the eyes of Athena, a playful image making a statement that love blinds wisdom

Category

19th Century French Romantic Antique Athena

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau Bronze Inkwell with an Owl
Art Nouveau Bronze Inkwell with an Owl

Art Nouveau Bronze Inkwell with an Owl

$887

H 7.09 in W 14.97 in D 6.3 in

Art Nouveau Bronze Inkwell with an Owl

Located in Stockholm, SE

, where Athens, noted for art and scholarship, and Athena, Athens' patron goddess and the goddess of

Category

Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Athena

Materials

Bronze

Large Italian 19th Century Console
Large Italian 19th Century Console

Large Italian 19th Century Console

$15,000

H 40.25 in W 61 in D 22.75 in

Large Italian 19th Century Console

Located in Hudson, NY

, decorative vines on the legs and sides, and a scene of a goddess (possibly Athena) and two angels bestowing

Category

Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Athena

Materials

Burl

Antique Enamel, Rose Cut Diamond 18K Brooch  Renaissance Revival, c. 1880.
Antique Enamel, Rose Cut Diamond 18K Brooch  Renaissance Revival, c. 1880.

Antique Enamel, Rose Cut Diamond 18K Brooch Renaissance Revival, c. 1880.

Located in Aspen, CO

, would suggest that of a deity - a warrior, a huntress - possibly a present day Athena classically

Category

1880s Victorian Antique Athena

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

French 19th Century Patinated Bronze Statue of Laocoön and His Sons
French 19th Century Patinated Bronze Statue of Laocoön and His Sons

French 19th Century Patinated Bronze Statue of Laocoön and His Sons

By Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Athena that the Trojan horse sent by the Greeks was a trick and that Sinon, the undercover Greek soldier

Category

19th Century French Antique Athena

Materials

Bronze

Tazza Neo Renaissance Pair of Cups Gilt Bronze Decor Deities of Antiquity 19thC.
Tazza Neo Renaissance Pair of Cups Gilt Bronze Decor Deities of Antiquity 19thC.

Tazza Neo Renaissance Pair of Cups Gilt Bronze Decor Deities of Antiquity 19thC.

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

scene represents a helmeted figure who seems to be Athena standing next to a group of musicians in the

Category

Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Athena

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Mahogany and Marble Buffet
French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Mahogany and Marble Buffet

French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Mahogany and Marble Buffet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

one adjustable shelf. Above each column are richly chased ormolu mounts of Athena flanked by striking

Category

19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Athena

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Empire Porcelain Urn Attributed to Dagoty, Painted, France, Circa 1815
Empire Porcelain Urn Attributed to Dagoty, Painted, France, Circa 1815

Empire Porcelain Urn Attributed to Dagoty, Painted, France, Circa 1815

$11,200Sale Price|20% Off

H 22.5 in W 10.25 in D 7.5 in

Empire Porcelain Urn Attributed to Dagoty, Painted, France, Circa 1815

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

stylized acanthus designs over and below a large gilt framed oval cameo of Athena on one side and a similar

Category

1810s French Empire Antique Athena

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Enamel, Rose Cut Diamond 18K Brooch  Renaissance Revival, c. 1880.
Antique Enamel, Rose Cut Diamond 18K Brooch  Renaissance Revival, c. 1880.

Antique Enamel, Rose Cut Diamond 18K Brooch Renaissance Revival, c. 1880.

Located in Aspen, CO

, would suggest that of a deity - a warrior, a huntress - possibly a present day Athena classically

Category

1880s Victorian Antique Athena

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Gilt-Bronze Mounted Parquetry Commode, France, 1880
Gilt-Bronze Mounted Parquetry Commode, France, 1880

Gilt-Bronze Mounted Parquetry Commode, France, 1880

$106,605

H 35.83 in W 68.12 in D 25.2 in

Gilt-Bronze Mounted Parquetry Commode, France, 1880

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

crowning of Athena (right side). The magnificent commode is based on a priceless original which was

Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Athena

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

THE LAOCOON GROUP Bronze SCULPTURE by FONDERIA CHIURAZZI, Italy 1880-1890
THE LAOCOON GROUP Bronze SCULPTURE by FONDERIA CHIURAZZI, Italy 1880-1890

THE LAOCOON GROUP Bronze SCULPTURE by FONDERIA CHIURAZZI, Italy 1880-1890

By Fonderia Chiurazzi

Located in PARIS, FR

Athena, acting as protector of the Greeks, punished Laocoon for his interference by having him and his

Category

1880s Italian Neoclassical Antique Athena

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Italian Baroque Style Mythological Figures Table Lamps
Pair of 19th Century Italian Baroque Style Mythological Figures Table Lamps

Pair of 19th Century Italian Baroque Style Mythological Figures Table Lamps

Located in Berlin, DE

quarrel broke out between Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite, leading to the judgment of Paris, the "Rape of

Category

Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Athena

Materials

Metal

'Duchesse de Richmond' French Limoges Enamel Portrait Plaque
'Duchesse de Richmond' French Limoges Enamel Portrait Plaque

'Duchesse de Richmond' French Limoges Enamel Portrait Plaque

Located in London, GB

by Gascar, the Duchess is depicted as the Greek goddess Athena (also known as Minerva in Roman

Category

19th Century French Antique Athena

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Ormolu and Marble Statues
Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Ormolu and Marble Statues

Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Ormolu and Marble Statues

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

, and strategy. From the second century BC onward, the Romans equated her with the Greek goddess Athena

Category

19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Athena

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

George II Style Giltwood Wolf Console Stamped Lenygon and Co. After William Kent
George II Style Giltwood Wolf Console Stamped Lenygon and Co. After William Kent

George II Style Giltwood Wolf Console Stamped Lenygon and Co. After William Kent

By Lenygon & Co. 1

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

central large gilded draped classical head of Athena. Two carved and gilded S-shaped rear ‘legs’ join the

Category

Early 20th Century American George II Antique Athena

Materials

Marble

Torquato TASSO, Gerusalemme Liberata
Torquato TASSO, Gerusalemme Liberata

Torquato TASSO, Gerusalemme Liberata

$4,500

H 11.75 in W 7.88 in D 2.5 in

Torquato TASSO, Gerusalemme Liberata

Located in Middletown, NY

portrait of Charles Emmanuel I, Duke of Savoy with the gods Mars (war) and Pallas (Athena, goddess of

Category

Early 17th Century Italian Antique Athena

Materials

Leather, Paper

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