Antique Style Greek Mosaic Depicting Thetis. A 20th century mosaic, depicting Thetis riding side-saddle on the back of a hippocampus, delivering the armour of Achilles, within a wavy border. A brilliant, decorative piece of art work.
Antique Marble Carving of the Ludovisi Throne. A Grand Tour style carving of the “Ludovisi Throne”. Aphrodite is attended by two handmaidens as she rises out the surf. The original Greek sculpture was carved circa 460 BC. Ludovisi Throne When discovered the Ludovisi Throne was thought to be the seat from a statue of a
Antique Life Size Statue of Minerva. A painted, plaster figure of Minerva, after John Cheere. John Cheere was an English sculptor, born in London and was the brother of the sculptor Sir Henry Cheere. This model of Minerva was produced in lead by Cheere’s manufactory at Hyde Park Corner for Stourhead, Wiltshire.
Full Size Antique Model Throne of Saint Peter. In St. Peter’s Basilica, in the Vatican City, the bronze statue of Saint Peter is seated on an alabaster throne identical to this one, made by Carlo Marchionni in 1757. The throne features scrolled, moulded sides decorated with anthemion’s and scrolling acanthus leaves with lion paw front
An antique late 19th century terracotta plaque by 19th century Danish artist Peter Ipsen (1815-1860). The dramatic scene illustrates soldiers following a chariot while an angel and male figure lead its path. At over 150 years old, this decorative plaque is finished in distressed paint, giving it a desirable time worn look. The original handcrafted
Infant Hercules Strangling Two Serpents. A 19th century, composite marble sculpture of the infant Hercules wrestling serpents, one in each hand as he kneels on a tiger skin. The plinth is edged with his ‘labours’.
Antique Bronze Garden Statue of a Putto. A verdigris patinated bronze model of a touch bearing putto. Standing on a glazed ceramic pedestal. Indistinct makers stamp to base.