Dating from the 1960s, this spectacular mosaic wall panel depicts King of ancient Greek mythology Tereus confronted with the head of his son, Itys. It is beautifully made in Roman style, small tessera mosaic tiles used to create intricate details and fitted within a steel frame. Measuring 176 by 167 cm, this large Greek mosaic
This highly decorative pair of near life-size composition term statues of Greek God Atlas are an imposing mythological addition to a formal garden or interior. Traditionally, Atlas is depicted holding up the heavens, an eternal punishment bestowed on him for leading the Titan rebellion against Zeus, King of the Gods. However, in these composition adaptions,
An expressive 20th century life-size bronze figure of Phaethon by sculptor Jim Mathieson. Signed by the artist and marked ‘3/12’ as a small limited edition piece. J. Mathieson (1931-2003) Though born in 1931, it wasn’t until his mid-thirties that James W. Mathieson began his artistic career. Born in Calcutta, India, he moved to Scotland with
This early 20th century reclaimed garden statue of Atlas holding the world is a beautiful focal point for a courtyard or garden pathway. It features a lead depiction of the Greek God Atlas elevated on a York stone baluster with weathering that only exposure through the elements over time can create. The Greek God is
An early 20th century Carrara marble plaque depicting a side portrait of the Greek nymph, Arethusa. She is depicted here in Carrara marble, beautifully carved with swirling hair and a seaweed or crab-claw crown among dolphins. According to Greek Mythology, the nymph Arethusa was companion to the Goddess Artemis. One day, she bathed unknowingly in the