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Apollo Art Auctions is presenting the "Fine Ancient Art and Antiquities" two-day auction on the 27th and 28th of April 2024. After a highly successful January auction showcasing the Prince Collection, we're thrilled to announce the return of more exquisite items. Everyone is welcome to register online or attend live in our auction showroom, located at 63-64 Margaret Street W1W in the heart of central London. Our April auction brings an exceptional selection of antiquities encompassing a wide range of cultures. From the Roman Empire to the ancient Egyptians, Hellenistic, Western Asiatic and ancient China. Each piece has been vetted by a renowned team of experts and auction curators, offering you the opportunity to enhance your collection. Here are some highlights to look forward to; Lot 1 - Rare Egyptian Stone and Wood Canopic Jars. Lot 2 - Egyptian Amarna Period Sandstone Relief Depicting the Pharaoh Worshiping the God Aton. Lot 20B - Attic Red-Figure Kylix Depicting a Departure Scene - TL Tested. Lot 28 - Greek Black Glazed Terracotta Snake. Lot 29 - Stunning Roman Marble Head Depicting Dionysus. Lot 33 - Complete Chalcidian Helmet with Decorated Cheekpieces. Lot 37 - Roman Gold Ring with Agate Intaglio Depicting Perseus. Lot 41 - New Kingdom Egyptian Tall Wooden Ushabti. The array also features remarkable and historically significant provenances, including: Mrs B. Ellison, a member of the Egyptian Exploration Society. The EES was established by Amelia Edwards and Reginald Stuart Poole in 1882 with the primary objective of exploring, surveying, and excavating in Egypt. Axel Guttmann was a well-known private collector of European weapons. His collection began with a Roman Bronze helmet and grew rapidly to over 1,000 pieces. Known for lending his collections for exhibitions and providing accessibility to researchers, Guttmann's collection was auctioned following his passing in 2002 and 2004. Arthur Bowen Davies: Modernist American Artist. While not widely
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LOT 505:
NEOCLASSICAL GOLD BROOCH WITH HERMES CAMEO
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Estimated price :
£300 - £600
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NEOCLASSICAL GOLD BROOCH WITH HERMES CAMEO
Ca. AD 1700 - 1800.
A striking cameo, featuring a portrait of the god Hermes, the messenger of the gods. The portrayal of Hermes in the cameo is highly detailed, emphasizing his characteristic features that are central to his depiction in Greek mythology. The god Hermes is depicted here in his right profile, wearing his iconic hat with wings, known as the petasos, which symbolizes his role as the messenger of the gods. The fine features of his face are delicately rendered in the carving, with particular attention paid to his alert and watchful eyes, reflecting his role as the messenger who is constantly vigilant and alert. His nose is straight and chiseled, his lips are thin, and his chin is strong and well-defined. In addition to his attire and facial features, the carving also shows Hermes with a mantle slung over his left shoulder, emphasizing his status as a deity. On his right arm rests a caduceus, a staff that is traditionally associated with Hermes and represents his role as the patron of commerce, travelers, and thieves. The caduceus is depicted as a staff with two intertwined snakes and a pair of wings at the top, symbolizing Hermes' ability to travel quickly between the realms of the gods and humans. The cameo is set in a gold brooch setting, which is bordered with a loop-in-loop chain. The setting complements the carving, highlighting the intricate details and fine craftsmanship of the cameo. The brooch is equipped with a pin to the back, providing a secure and functional way to wear the piece.
Size: 28.9mm x 25.5mm ; Weight: 4.88g
Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/ International art market in the 1990s.
