Large mortar in Saint Anne grey marble, 19th century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Large mortar in Saint Anne grey marble, 19th century
Mid-20th Century French Classical Greek Decorative Objects
Marble
There is rare surviving furniture from ancient Greece, yet this classical style has informed design for centuries. Interiors of houses in antiquity were minimal, with much of a room’s color coming from frescoes on the walls and mosaics on the floors. Classical Greek furniture was sparing but finely crafted and influenced by Egyptian furniture design through Mediterranean trade.
Furnishings of the period were usually made from local wood like cypress, cedar, oak and willow from ancient Greece’s plentiful forests, although some pieces were carved from marble, such as a 300–200 B.C. throne with lion legs and a curved back now at the Getty Villa. Comfort and clean lines characterized designs during the Classical era, the symmetry and thoughtful proportions reflecting the architecture of Greek temples.
Some pieces of ancient Greek furniture were simple, rectangular platforms like the klinē, a multipurpose ancestor of today’s couches or daybeds that held cushions stuffed with wool, dry grass or down. These structures were used for both sleeping and dining, which wealthy Greeks did while reclining. At night, oil lamps illuminated rooms that frequently surrounded a garden courtyard.
Most of what scholars have learned about Greek furniture design owes to its representations in art like vases and stelae. The portable diphros stool, with its backless design and four turned legs, was one of the more common types of seating in daily Greek life — it appears as such for the gods on the Parthenon frieze. Stools without backs have been found in early Roman tombs, while benches were also common Greek seating furniture created for use in theaters. In houses of the Hellenistic period, benches seemingly functioned as tables, too.
Some designs evolved through adaptations by the Romans, including the klismos chair. After prominent archaeological excavations at Pompeii and Herculaneum, the klismos chair — with its four saber legs and the elegant curves that define its back — was a source of inspiration for aesthetics in eras ranging from 18th-century neoclassicism to 20th-century Art Deco.
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Large mortar in Saint Anne grey marble, 19th century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Large mortar in Saint Anne grey marble, 19th century
Marble
19th Century classical Bronze statue of an archer, by A. Gaudez
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th Century French bronze statue of a classical semi clad male archer with Doves at his feet. Signed; Adrien Etienne Gaudez (French, 1845-1902)
Bronze
Vintage Boho Cast Stone Bust of Artemis Diana
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Presenting a commanding vintage cast stone bust, elegantly depicting Artemis, the Greek goddess of the hunt, wilderness, and moon, often identified with the Roman Diana. This exquisi...
Stone
Terracotta Sculpture of Hebe by Kuhse and Ernst March Söhne
Located in London, GB
This life-sized terracotta sculpture of the classical Greek figure, Hebe, is a truly beautiful piece. Daughter of Zeus and Hera, Hebe was the go...
Terracotta
$396Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Pink Scavo Glass Vase, Roman Style, Mid-20th Century, Italy
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful Roman style pink Scavo glass vase. Scavo glass was created in the mid-20th century by using a technique involving the application, to the surface of an object, of substan...
Glass
19th Century Eagle & Serpent Brass Door Stop Needless to say a heavy piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century Eagle & Serpent Brass Door Stop Needless to say a heavy piece, is age darkened, the Eagle and snake fighting symbolise two sides of a confli...
Brass
Pair of large bronze candelabra in the antique style, circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Pair of large bronze candelabra in the antique style, circa 1880
Bronze
Antique classical foot carved on white marble statuario-made Italy
Located in Tarquinia, IT
Classical Greek-Roman style foot carved on beautiful white statuary marble weight kg 6.8 impossible to reproduce an identical copy given the uniqueness of the manufacture. The sculpt...
Statuary Marble
$1,575Sale Price|30% Off
Classical Clay Terracotta Vailed Vestal Bust of a Woman Statue Sculpture 19"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage unglazed finely chizled terracotta sculpture / bust of a woman featuring extrodinary detail with flowing gown, ornamental collar, and hair partially wrapped in a veil. May be...
Terracotta
Collection of Antique Plaster Models After the Parthenon Frieze
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A superb collection of 6 antique plaster models after the ancient 6th century BC Parthenon Frieze. Supplied loose, these mini friezes are presented in a wooden tray and mounted on a ...
Metal, Steel
Centaur Marble Apollo Torso, Circa 1850
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hand Carved Centaur Marble Torso from London England, Circa 1850 Sourced by Martyn Lawrence Bullard from London, England
Marble
$360Sale Price|20% Off
Bronzed Resin Bust of Aphrodite, Ebonized Base, Greece, Circa 1980
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A Modern classical bronzed resin bust of Aphrodite of Satala discovered in Armenia set on a ebonized wooden base. The original bronze bust is held at the British Museum in Londo...
Resin
Handmade Greek Corinthian helmet sculpture on gray marble -made in Italy
Located in Tarquinia, IT
The Corinthian helmet was the type of Greek helmet that offered the best protection in battle for the head in ancient Greece. In ancient Rome it was introduced either by the Etruscan...
Marble
Patinated Bronze Antique Sculptural Group of Andromeda and Perseus by Grégoire
Located in London, GB
This fine antique French sculpture depicts a moment from one of the most famous tales from Classical mythology, that of Perseus and Andromeda....
Bronze
$1,796Sale Price|20% Off
Big Plaster Sculpture of Medusa Head, Belgium 1960
Located in Brussels, BE
From an sculptor studio, fine plaster sculpture of Medusa. Belgium, circa 1960.
Plaster
Majestic Antique Majolica Vase/ Urn ca 1900
Located in Doha, QA
This is an absolutely beautiful Majolica porcelain Vase. It is 42 cm hight and has as its main theme the face of Dionysus -God of Wine in greek mythology. The handles are decorated ...
Porcelain
Classical 19th Century French Majolica porcelain and ormolu urn.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th century French cobalt and turquoise blue majolica porcelain urn, with wonderful gilded ormolu mouldings and mounts of putti holding garlands of flowers, amon...
Ormolu
Testa cavallo Grecia classica in marmo bianco di Carrara
Located in Tarquinia, IT
Scultura, Testa cavallo, arte classica, arte greca, cavallo classico, cavallo Partenone, cavallo fidia, marmo bianco Carrara, scultura classica, cavallo scultura, cavallo grecia Test...
Marble
Statuary Marble Bust of Greek Philosopher Thales of Miletus
Located in Montreal, QC
Statuary marble bust of Greek Philosopher Thales of Miletus The width is of the base. Bust doesn't include the wooden pedestal.
Marble
Classical bronze representing Dalila circa 1885.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Wonderful classical sculpture representing Dalila in bronze with many details. Base in marble.
Marble, Bronze
Large Arts and Crafts Shield Trophy with Nike the Goddess of Victory
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Arts and Crafts Shield Trophy with Nike the Goddess of Victory The is a very impressive Arts and Crafts piece, the Golden Oak shield has a large silver plated mount, in the c...
Silver Plate
$16,362 / set
19th Century French Pink Marble and Ormolu Clock Set
Located in London, GB
19th Century French pink marble and ormolu clock set French, Late 19th Century Clock: Height 46cm, width 23cm, depth 18cm Candelabra: Height 44.5cm, width 22cm, depth 20cm This unusual three-piece clock garniture combines stunning pink marble with ormolu classicised decoration. Featuring ornate pierced gilt brass hands, the porcelain dial of the mantel clock is framed with a floral motif that complements the tones of the marble. The clock is covered with elegant gilt-bronze classical decoration: surmounting the dial is an ormolu torch and laurel...
Marble, Brass, Ormolu
Porcelain & Ceramic Sculptural Vase Italy Contemporary, 21st Century
Located in London, GB
"TuttiTappi (Venus doppelgänger)", 2016, glazed earthenware and porcelain, measures: H 27 x 15 x 15cm Andrea Salvatori (Italy, 1975) is an internationally renowned visual artist w...
Ceramic, Porcelain
Pair Of Twisted Columns In Ardennes Grey Marble, Circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Pair Of Twisted Columns In Ardennes Grey Marble, Circa 1880
Marble
Vintage Ceramic Vase with Brown Bulls and Bands
Located in Grythyttan, SE
With inspiration from ancient greek pictorial style vases, this beige vase is decorated with bulls and bands in brown paint. The band ornamentations with two bands, twisted bands and...
Ceramic
Green Marble Carved Horse Head Sculpture on Marble Base
Located in Louisville, KY
This sophisticated and stoic horse head sculpture, in unique green marble boasting hints of mustard and veins of dark green, illuminates the amazing creative skills that went into th...
Marble
Sculpture of Antinoo in marble
Located in Rome, IT
Sculpture of Antinoo in marble. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, INFORMATION OF THE LOT AND QUOTE FOR SHIPPING COST CAN BE REQUEST BY SENDING AN EMAIL, ULTERIORI FOTO, INFORMAZIONI SUL LOTTO E PRE...
Marble
Realistic Marble Statue of Hercules
Located in London, GB
A Realistic Marble Statue of Hercules after the Ancient Model Stands at almost 1 meter Tall
Marble
Hand-Painted Octopus Ceramic Bowl Italy Contemporary Faience 21st Century
Located in London, GB
Bottega Vignoli, Octopus bowl, 2023 Full-fire reduction earthenware faience 32cm diam. unique piece hand-painted Italian majolica. Bottega Vignoli is a ...
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Late 18th Century, Greek Classic Enameled Terracotta Vase Ceramiche di Este
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Greek Classic enameled terracotta vase by Ceramiche di Este, circa 1780-1820 attributtable ex Manifattura Franchini About Ceramica di Este The porcelain of Este is a porcelain pr...
Terracotta
Venus of Milo in stucco, dated 1895
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Dated and numbered ('28 mai 1895 XXV') sculpture in stucco of the Venus of Milo. It is clear to see that the sculpture is composed of several parts. Beautiful patina and in good cond...
Stucco
$3,840Sale Price|40% Off
7' Tall Renaissance Style Male Bust Faux Marble Sculpture on Pedestal
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This larger-than-life 6' 9" faux marble male bust sculpture commands attention, featuring a refined hollow design in textured concrete composite. With a body height of 49" and broad ...
Resin
Pair of large green and white cipollino marble columns, 294 cm high, Italy
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Pair of large green and white cipollino marble columns, 294 cm high, Italy, circa 1880
Marble
Rare One-of-a-Kind P. Ipsens Enke Hydria Vase, Denmark, 1870–1890
Located in Kastrup, DK
Rare and exceptionally large amphora/hydria vase by the renowned Danish ceramic workshop P. Ipsens Enke, produced between 1870 and 1890 as an interpretation of ancient Greek black-fi...
Ceramic
Marble Sculpture by Denise Delavigne "Cupid Bound" Signed on Base
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality late 19th century Carrera marble statue of the 'Cupid bound' signed by Denise Delavigne. We have pedestals that this statue could ...
Carrara Marble
$975
Bust of Hermes
Located in New York, NY
A plaster bust of ancient Greek god, Hermes. Piece is plaster with a gold overlay on bust and a matte black overlay on base. A great decorative depicting the original ancient sculptu...
Composition
Classical Form Garden Urn, Cast Iron, Rusted Patina, Scalloped Rim, Fluted Body
Located in Chicago, IL
This classic cast iron urn exudes timeless garden elegance with its richly weathered patina and graceful fluted silhouette. The warm, aged bronze tones and subtle surface texture spe...
Iron
20th Century Small Bronze Bust on Circular Metal Stand
Located in Memphis, TN
A small bronze bust on a stand with a light patina, depicting a bearded figure with stylized features. The surface has a slightly textured quality, giving the piece a straightforward...
Bronze
Goddess Artemis. Stamno. From the series Gynaeceum
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Two of the recurring themes in Paloma Castello's work converge again in Gineceo (Gynaeceum): an exquisite femininity and her fascination with the ancient world. However, far from the...
Ceramic, Paint
$675
Bust of Hermes
Located in New York, NY
A solid brass bust of ancient Greek god, Hermes. A great decorative object depicting the original ancient sculpture. Made in Greece as marked.
Brass
$302Sale Price|48% Off
Tall Mediterranean Ceramic Vase, Cyprus
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Tall contemporary minimalist ceramic vase handmade in Cyprus. Unglazed exterior with handcarved incised relief stylized organic decor with caramel br...
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Faux Bronze Bust of Apollo, Antique Sculpture, Circa 1930
Located in COLMAR, FR
This elegant early 20th-century decorative bust of Apollo is a refined example of classical revival sculpture, most likely produced in France during the first half of the 1900s. Depi...
Plaster, Wood
Stone Mythological Figural Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Peach Stone Abstract Sculpture depicting a Greek Mythological Figure. Greece, circa 1960. Signed by an unknown artist on a contemporary black stone...
Stone
A Bronze of the Bronze Seated Hermes, 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A 19th Century bronze of the bronze Seated Hermes Based on the life-size bronze Roman statue found at the Villa of the Papyri in Herculaneum in 1...
Bronze
$440Sale Price|20% Off
Antique German Royal Bonn Porcelain Tapestry Vase, Classical Genre Scene, C1900
By Royal Bonn
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique German vase by Royal Bonn offers hand painted Classical genre scene with women dancing in a courtyard, maker mark on base as photographe...
Porcelain
Italian Plaster Foot With Sandal
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Plaster Foot With Sandal. Offered is a realistic Italian plaster foot with a sandal after the original classical Greek. Our beautiful academic plaster foot sculpture would lo...
Plaster
Fine Sculpture of Narcissus
Located in London, GB
Elegant Sculpture that represents Narcissus Greek Mythology Sculpted from Plaster
Plaster
$29,500
French Figural Statue
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary and monumental cast-iron sculpture was likely specially commissioned to the Fonderies d'Art du Val d'Osne for an important public or private collection. Designed by celebrated Parisian sculptor Mathurin Moreau, the striking work takes the form of a beautiful young maiden clad in classical robes with an amphora gracefully held aloft in one hand. The work displays a remarkable level of detail considering its iron casting, including a wreath of laurel leaves atop the woman's head and a stunning necklace adorning her neck. Due to its large size and subject matter, the remarkable work would most probably have been exhibited in a public or private fountain, garden, estate or hotel. French cast-iron sculptures such as this one were historically preferred over bronze for outdoor decorations...
Bronze
19th Century Classical Bronze Clock / Sculpture, by Aug. Moreau
Located in Brighton, Sussex
Bronze sculpture with brown patina including a clock and signed Auguste Moreau. It features a woman wearing a flowing dress who is standing on a globe. The title printed on a small p...
Bronze
Large Classical Bust Parthenon Horse Greek Style Plaster 39cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful large bust of a horse, the sculpture is made of solid plaster and hand-painted, dating from the second half of the 20th century, maker unknown. The sculpture is crafted in...
Plaster
Vintage Ceramic Baby Blue Decorative Covered Dish with Lid and White Figures
By Wedgwood
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A round ceramic bright baby blue covered dish with a lid. This piece is round and features a figurative Mediterranean scene in white on top of a bright baby blue glazed background. T...
Ceramic, Paint
Science, Large Allegorical Figure, By Emmerich Andresen, Meissen Germany, c 1900
Located in Vienna, AT
Very delicate Meissen porcelain figurine around 1900: A beautiful young woman, barefoot and wearing a sleeveless dress that flows around her body, draped in cloths that cast artistic...
Porcelain
21st Century Studio Irvine Betti Concrete Stool in Blue Grey Cement Handmade
Located in Rome, Lazio
Surrealism, primitivism, metaphysics and brutalism. Art together with architecture and design build a scenario of inspirations and continuous references through which the material ri...
Concrete, Metal
1917 Sports Trophy for IC4A by Roman Bronze Works, Two Lap Relay Race
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This extraordinarily rare -- perhaps unique -- bronze trophy was cast by America's premier art bronze foundry, the Roman Bronze Works in New York City, for the Intercollegiate Associ...
Bronze
21st Century Studio Irvine Betti Concrete Stool in Ink Grey Cement Handmade
Located in Rome, Lazio
Surrealism, primitivism, metaphysics and brutalism. Art together with architecture and design build a scenario of inspirations and continuous references through which the material ri...
Concrete, Metal
After the Antique Satyr & Young Dionysus Sculpture
Located in Astoria, NY
After the Antique Satyr and Young Dionysus Patinated Metal Sculpture, 19th century, the satyr playing cymbals with child Dionysus on his shoulder, atop a...
Metal
Bather With Jug - Large Plaster Subject
Located in BARSAC, FR
Bather with Jug - Large, very decorative plaster subject, mid-20th century work. Very good condition.
Plaster
Vintage Max Kruse “Messenger of Victory” Bronze Sculpture of Man
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This museum-quality bronze sculpture, titled "Messenger of Victory" (Nenikhkamen), is a masterpiece by the renowned German artist Max Kruse (1854-1942). Expertly cast by the prestigi...
Bronze
Marble Simulated Bust of "Artemis", Greece, circa 1950s
Located in Incline Village, NV
Bust of Greek goddess "Artemis"; made from compressed marble composite and cast from a mold in accordance with the original example from Ephesus,...
Composition
$396Sale Price|20% Off
Mid 20th Century Italian Scavo Glass Roman Style Vase
Located in Elkhart, IN
A mid 20th century Roman style pink Scavo glass vase. Scavo glass was created in the mid 20th century by using a technique involving the application, to the surface of an object, of ...
Glass