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Click here to subscribeGeorge III silver snuff box, of rectangular form with reeded decoration throughout, the hinged cover opening to reveal a gilt interior with engraved monogram to underside of cover, hallmarked William Pugh, Birmingham 1814, W5cm, approximate weight 1.05 ozt (32.8 grams)Condition Report:General wear commensurate with age and use, including surface scratches, nicks and pitting.Some compression to underside.Hallmarks with some wear, but legible.
Modern silver cigar cutter, together with a modern silver cigar piercer, each with engine turned decoration, each hallmarked S J Rose & Son, Birmingham 1975, (2)Condition Report:General light wear commensurate with age and use, including surface scratches and nicks.Hallmarks clear and legible.
Late 19th century American silver strainer, the bowl of circular part fluted form, with foliate embossed detail, gilt interior with pierced strainer, and foliate detailed handle to side, marked beneath Sterling 925/1000, with makers mark for Foster & Bailey, L11cm, approximate weight 0.86 ozt (26.7 grams)Condition Report:General wear commensurate with age and use, including surface scratches and nicks.Some wear to gilt interior.Marks generally clear and legible.
Modern silver letter opener with ring terminal, hallmarked Francis Howard Ltd, Sheffield 1977, L21.3cm, together with a modern silver money clip, of plain typical form, hallmarked W I Broadway & Co, Birmingham 2015, L5cm, each with maker's box, approximate total silver weight 2.45 ozt (76.2 grams)Condition Report:General wear commensurate with age and use, in the form of surface scratches. Letter opener with a number of knocks to point. Hallmarks clear and legible. Cases with some slight wear.
Group of small silver items, including a modern silver perfume funnel, with shaped rim, hallmarked Ari D Norman, London 1992, a Victorian silver salt in the form of a shell, upon three ball feet, hallmarked William Henry Leather, Birmingham 1894, a 1920's silver cigarette case, with engine turned decoration and central monogram to front cover, hallmarked Henry Matthews, Birmingham 1920, five modern silver pill boxes, one example set with three hardstones, and a 20th century Chinese silver miniature, modelled as a rickshaw, etc approximate total weight 7.30 ozt (227.1 grams)Condition Report:Varying degrees of general wear, including surface scratches, slight knocks and nicks. Cigarette case with heavy knocks throughout body. Small nicks to bowl of shell salt. Perfume funnel with slight knocks to rim. Marks with varying degrees of wear. Some items unmarked but test as silver.
Pair of 20th century Japanese silver novelty cruets, modelled in the form of Viking long ships, marked Sterling Japan, contained within a fitted case, approximate silver weight 1.18 ozt (36.6 grams)Condition Report:General wear commensurate with age and use, predominantly in the form of surface scratches and nicks.Sail of one example knocked to corner.Some remnants of gilding in places.Marks clear and legible.Case with some general wear and opening mechanism loose.
Modern silver uncut key, hallmarked Sheffield 1978, makers mark PA, plus a modern silver key ring, hallmarked London import 1978, makers mark A Ltd, and a modern silver miniature novelty model of a yacht, hallmarked London import 1980, no visible marks mark, also stamped 925, approximate total weight 1.54 ozt (48 grams)Condition Report:General wear commensurate with age and use, including surface scratches and nicks.Hallmarks generally clear and legible.
Modern novelty silver fish handbag, the silver opening modelled as the head of a carp, hallmarked Sheffield 1977, maker's mark DH, with sequin fabric body and tail, and opal effect eyes, head to tail L35.5cm, approximate total weight 12.69 ozt (394.9 grams)Condition Report:General wear commensurate with age and use, including surface scratches and nicks. No handle. Hallmarks clear and legible. Hallmarked to one silver component and standard mark and date letter to other component.
Two silver miniatures modelled as swans, with enamel beaks, hallmarked Mark Houghton Ltd, Sheffield import mark, max H4cm, approximate total silver weight 1.31 ozt (40.6 grams)Condition Report:General wear commensurate with age and use, predominantly in the form of surface scratches. Hallmarks with varying degrees of wear.
Early 20th century German Hanau silver miniature, modelled as two putti feasting at a dining table laden with food and drink, with Hanau marks for Neresheimer & Sohne, and hallmarked B Muller & Son, Chester import 1900, H3.5cm, approximate weight 1.26 ozt (39.2 grams)Condition Report:General wear commensurate with age and use, including surface scratches, small indentations and nicks. Solder repairs to the legs of one figure and the leg on one chair. One knife and fork set and one handle of a serving dish broken. Some wear to finer detail particularly to putti faces. Hanau marks with slight wear, but generally hallmarks clear and legible.
Wing from a statue of Nike. Smyrna, 4th-3rd century BC.Terracotta.Provenance: Smyrna, 1895-1905. Collection Paul Gaudin (Paris 1858-1921 Versailles), archaeologist, engineer and great patron of the Louvre Museum; acquired between 1894 and 1905 and by family descent. Public auction, France, 2022.Measurements: 7.8 cm. high with base.Wing from a statue of Nike delicately worked in terracotta. This piece is part of an archaeological collection of 670 fragments, considered to be the second most important after the Louvre (1094 fragments) and ahead of those of the Archaeological Museum of Istanbul (135) and the British Museum (108). According to Simone Besques (1972, p.155) "There are hardly any public or private collections that do not contain Smyrna figurines, most of which are unfortunately fragmentary. Nevertheless, they testify to the fact that from the 3rd century BC to the 2nd century AD, the most important Hellenistic and Greco-Roman workshops were located there, both in terms of the quality and originality of their production and the fact that these figures remained intact until the Roman period".Smyrna was one of the original terracotta centres of Asia Minor. The city was refounded by Lysimachus around 288 BC, a short distance from its former location. Continued habitation until more recent times made systematic excavations impossible. Most of the Smyrna figurines on display in major museums in Europe and the United States are mostly fragments of heads. Smyrna figurines are easily recognised by the colour of their clay, which varies from brown to red. The clay is fine and homogeneous, and contains traces of gold and silver. Some samples still retain their colours. They are carefully modelled.In terms of subject matter, many popular types from the great terracotta art of the Classical or Hellenistic period prevail, such as those of Herakles, deities and athletes. Another favourite subject was clothed female figures of the "Tanagrian" type.There are also so-called "grotesque figures" with exaggerated anatomical deformities. They probably represented real people suffering from deforming diseases.The terracotta style of Smyrna shows great similarities with that of Myrina. It is likely that the same terracotta artists worked in both cities. It is more likely that there was a relevant relationship in Pergamon and Cyme. On the other hand, certain thematic types of the Smyrna workshop - the black figures and the grotesque ones - allude to the terracotta art of Alexandria, which ensures a close commercial and artistic relationship with that city. Figurines from Smyrna were highly prized in the ancient world. They were exported to Myrina, Priene, Pergamon, Troy, Tarsus, Delos, Athens, Cyprus and Black Sea cities.
Cornucopia. Smyrna, 4th-3rd century BC.Terracotta.Provenance: Smyrna, 1895-1905. Collection Paul Gaudin (Paris 1858-1921 Versailles), archaeologist, engineer and great patron of the Louvre Museum; Acquired between 1894 and 1905 and by family descent. Public auction, France, 2022.Measurements: 8.2 cm; 12.7 cm with stand.Cornucopia with female bust, two elements assimilated to the symbolism of fertility. This piece is part of an archaeological collection made up of 670 fragments, considered the second most important after the Louvre (1094 fragments) and ahead of those of the Istanbul Archaeological Museum (135) and the British Museum (108). According to Simone Besques (1972, p.155) "There are hardly any public or private collections that do not contain Smyrna figurines, most of which are unfortunately fragmentary. Nevertheless, they testify to the fact that from the 3rd century BC to the 2nd century AD, there was the most important Hellenistic and Greco-Roman workshop there, both in terms of the quality and originality of its production, and the fact that these figures remained intact until the Roman period".Smyrna was one of the original terracotta centres of Asia Minor. The city was refounded by Lysimachus around 288 BC, a short distance from its former location. Continued habitation until more recent times made systematic excavations impossible. Most of the Smyrna figurines on display in major museums in Europe and the United States are mostly fragments of heads. Smyrna figurines are easily recognised by the colour of their clay, which varies from brown to red. The clay is fine and homogeneous, and contains traces of gold and silver. Some samples still retain their colours. They are carefully modelled.In terms of subject matter, many popular types from the great terracotta art of the Classical or Hellenistic period prevail, such as those of Herakles, deities and athletes. Another favourite subject was clothed female figures of the "Tanagrian" type.There are also so-called "grotesque figures" with exaggerated anatomical deformities. They probably represented real people suffering from deforming diseases.The terracotta style of Smyrna shows great similarities with that of Myrina. It is likely that the same terracotta artists worked in both cities. It is more likely that there was a relevant relationship in Pergamon and Cyme. On the other hand, certain thematic types of the Smyrna workshop - the black figures and the grotesque ones - allude to the terracotta art of Alexandria, which ensures a close commercial and artistic relationship with that city. Figurines from Smyrna were highly prized in the ancient world. They were exported to Myrina, Priene, Pergamon, Troy, Tarsus, Delos, Athens, Cyprus and Black Sea cities.
Left leg of an articulated doll. Smyrna, 4th-3rd century BC.Terracotta.Provenance: Smyrna, 1895-1905. Collection Paul Gaudin (Paris 1858-1921 Versailles), archaeologist, engineer and great patron of the Louvre Museum; Acquired between 1894 and 1905 and by family descent. Public auction, France, 2022.Measurements: 6.1 cm. high.Left leg of an articulated doll. This piece is part of an archaeological collection of 670 fragments, considered to be the second most important after the Louvre (1094 fragments) and ahead of those of the Istanbul Archaeological Museum (135) and the British Museum (108). According to Simone Besques (1972, p.155) "There are hardly any public or private collections that do not contain Smyrna figurines, most of which are unfortunately fragmentary. Nevertheless, they testify to the fact that from the 3rd century BC to the 2nd century AD, there was the most important Hellenistic and Greco-Roman workshop there, both in terms of the quality and originality of its production, and the fact that these figures remained intact until the Roman period".Smyrna was one of the original terracotta centres of Asia Minor. The city was refounded by Lysimachus around 288 BC, a short distance from its former location. Continued habitation until more recent times made systematic excavations impossible. Most of the Smyrna figurines on display in major museums in Europe and the United States are mostly fragments of heads. Smyrna figurines are easily recognised by the colour of their clay, which varies from brown to red. The clay is fine and homogeneous, and contains traces of gold and silver. Some samples still retain their colours. They are carefully modelled.In terms of subject matter, many popular types from the great terracotta art of the Classical or Hellenistic period prevail, such as those of Herakles, deities and athletes. Another favourite subject was clothed female figures of the "Tanagrian" type.There are also so-called "grotesque figures" with exaggerated anatomical deformities. They probably represented real people suffering from deforming diseases.The terracotta style of Smyrna shows great similarities with that of Myrina. It is likely that the same terracotta artists worked in both cities. It is more likely that there was a relevant relationship in Pergamon and Cyme. On the other hand, certain thematic types of the Smyrna workshop - the black figures and the grotesque ones - allude to the terracotta art of Alexandria, which ensures a close commercial and artistic relationship with that city. Figurines from Smyrna were highly prized in the ancient world. They were exported to Myrina, Priene, Pergamon, Troy, Tarsus, Delos, Athens, Cyprus and Black Sea cities.
Grotesque head. Smyrna, 4th-3rd century BC.Terracotta.Provenance: Smyrna, 1895-1905. Collection Paul Gaudin (Paris 1858-1921 Versailles), archaeologist, engineer and great patron of the Louvre Museum; Acquired between 1894 and 1905 and by family descent. Public auction, France, 2022.Measurements: 7.2 cm. high with stand.Grotesque head in terracotta. This piece is part of an archaeological collection of 670 fragments, considered to be the second most important after the Louvre (1094 fragments) and ahead of those of the Archaeological Museum of Istanbul (135) and the British Museum (108). According to Simone Besques (1972, p.155) "There are hardly any public or private collections that do not contain Smyrna figurines, most of which are unfortunately fragmentary. Nevertheless, they testify to the fact that from the 3rd century BC to the 2nd century AD, the most important Hellenistic and Greco-Roman workshops were located there, both in terms of the quality and originality of their production, and the fact that these figures remained intact until the Roman period".Smyrna was one of the original terracotta centres of Asia Minor. The city was refounded by Lysimachus around 288 BC, a short distance from its former location. Continued habitation until more recent times made systematic excavations impossible. Most of the Smyrna figurines on display in major museums in Europe and the United States are mostly fragments of heads. Smyrna figurines are easily recognised by the colour of their clay, which varies from brown to red. The clay is fine and homogeneous, and contains traces of gold and silver. Some samples still retain their colours. They are carefully modelled.In terms of subject matter, many popular types from the great terracotta art of the Classical or Hellenistic period prevail, such as those of Herakles, deities and athletes. Another favourite subject was clothed female figures of the "Tanagrian" type.There are also so-called "grotesque figures" with exaggerated anatomical deformities. They probably represented real people suffering from deforming diseases.The terracotta style of Smyrna shows great similarities with that of Myrina. It is likely that the same terracotta artists worked in both cities. It is more likely that there was a relevant relationship in Pergamon and Cyme. On the other hand, certain thematic types of the Smyrna workshop - the black figures and the grotesque ones - allude to the terracotta art of Alexandria, which ensures a close commercial and artistic relationship with that city. Figurines from Smyrna were highly prized in the ancient world. They were exported to Myrina, Priene, Pergamon, Troy, Tarsus, Delos, Athens, Cyprus and Black Sea cities.
Fragment of a theatrical mask. Smyrna, 3rd century BC.Terracotta.Provenance: Smyrna, 1895-1905. Collection Paul Gaudin (Paris 1858-1921 Versailles), archaeologist, engineer and great patron of the Louvre Museum; Acquired between 1894 and 1905 and by family descent. Public auction, France, 2022.Measurements: 6.5 cm; 10 cm high with stand.Fragment of a theatre mask. This piece is part of an archaeological collection of 670 fragments, considered to be the second largest after the Louvre (1094 fragments) and ahead of those of the Istanbul Archaeological Museum (135) and the British Museum (108). According to Simone Besques (1972, p.155) "There are hardly any public or private collections that do not contain Smyrna figurines, most of which are unfortunately fragmentary. Nevertheless, they testify to the fact that from the 3rd century BC to the 2nd century AD, the most important Hellenistic and Greco-Roman workshops were located there, both in terms of the quality and originality of their production, and the fact that these figures remained intact until the Roman period".Smyrna was one of the original terracotta centres of Asia Minor. The city was refounded by Lysimachus around 288 BC, a short distance from its former location. Continued habitation until more recent times made systematic excavations impossible. Most of the Smyrna figurines on display in major museums in Europe and the United States are mostly fragments of heads. Smyrna figurines are easily recognised by the colour of their clay, which varies from brown to red. The clay is fine and homogeneous, and contains traces of gold and silver. Some samples still retain their colours. They are carefully modelled.In terms of subject matter, many popular types from the great terracotta art of the Classical or Hellenistic period prevail, such as those of Herakles, deities and athletes. Another favourite subject was clothed female figures of the "Tanagrian" type.There are also so-called "grotesque figures" with exaggerated anatomical deformities. They probably represented real people suffering from deforming diseases.The terracotta style of Smyrna shows great similarities with that of Myrina. It is likely that the same terracotta artists worked in both cities. It is more likely that there was a relevant relationship in Pergamon and Cyme. On the other hand, certain thematic types of the Smyrna workshop - the black figures and the grotesque ones - allude to the terracotta art of Alexandria, which ensures a close commercial and artistic relationship with that city. Figurines from Smyrna were highly prized in the ancient world. They were exported to Myrina, Priene, Pergamon, Troy, Tarsus, Delos, Athens, Cyprus and Black Sea cities.
Male head. Smyrna, 4th-3rd century BC.Terracotta.Provenance: Smyrna, 1895-1905. Collection Paul Gaudin (Paris 1858-1921 Versailles), archaeologist, engineer and great patron of the Louvre Museum; Acquired between 1894 and 1905 and by family descent. Public auction, France, 2022.Measurements: 8.4 cm. high with pedestal.Male head characterised by its expressiveness. This piece is part of an archaeological collection of 670 fragments, considered to be the second most important after that of the Louvre (1094 fragments) and ahead of those of the Istanbul Archaeological Museum (135) and the British Museum (108). According to Simone Besques (1972, p.155) "There are hardly any public or private collections that do not contain Smyrna figurines, most of which are unfortunately fragmentary. Nevertheless, they testify to the fact that from the 3rd century BC to the 2nd century AD, the most important Hellenistic and Greco-Roman workshops were located there, both in terms of the quality and originality of their production, and the fact that these figures remained intact until the Roman period".Smyrna was one of the original terracotta centres of Asia Minor. The city was refounded by Lysimachus around 288 BC, a short distance from its former location. Continued habitation until more recent times made systematic excavations impossible. Most of the Smyrna figurines on display in major museums in Europe and the United States are mostly fragments of heads. Smyrna figurines are easily recognised by the colour of their clay, which varies from brown to red. The clay is fine and homogeneous, and contains traces of gold and silver. Some samples still retain their colours. They are carefully modelled.In terms of subject matter, many popular types from the great terracotta art of the Classical or Hellenistic period prevail, such as those of Herakles, deities and athletes. Another favourite subject was clothed female figures of the "Tanagrian" type.There are also so-called "grotesque figures" with exaggerated anatomical deformities. They probably represented real people suffering from deforming diseases.The terracotta style of Smyrna shows great similarities with that of Myrina. It is likely that the same terracotta artists worked in both cities. It is more likely that there was a relevant relationship in Pergamon and Cyme. On the other hand, certain thematic types of the Smyrna workshop - the black figures and the grotesque ones - allude to the terracotta art of Alexandria, which ensures a close commercial and artistic relationship with that city. Figurines from Smyrna were highly prized in the ancient world. They were exported to Myrina, Priene, Pergamon, Troy, Tarsus, Delos, Athens, Cyprus and Black Sea cities.
Head with deity. Smyrna, 4th-3rd century BC.Terracotta.Provenance: Smyrna, 1895-1905. Collection Paul Gaudin (Paris 1858-1921 Versailles), archaeologist, engineer and great patron of the Louvre Museum; Acquired between 1894 and 1905 and by family descent. Public auction, France, 2022.Measurements: 7.6 x 5 x 2.3 cm.Fragmentary head representing a deity. This piece is part of an archaeological collection of 670 fragments, considered to be the second most important after the Louvre (1094 fragments) and ahead of those of the Istanbul Archaeological Museum (135) and the British Museum (108). According to Simone Besques (1972, p.155) "There are hardly any public or private collections that do not contain Smyrna figurines, most of which are unfortunately fragmentary. Nevertheless, they testify to the fact that from the 3rd century BC to the 2nd century AD, the most important Hellenistic and Greco-Roman workshops were located there, both in terms of the quality and originality of their production, and the fact that these figures remained intact until the Roman period".Smyrna was one of the original terracotta centres of Asia Minor. The city was refounded by Lysimachus around 288 BC, a short distance from its former location. Continued habitation until more recent times made systematic excavations impossible. Most of the Smyrna figurines on display in major museums in Europe and the United States are mostly fragments of heads. Smyrna figurines are easily recognised by the colour of their clay, which varies from brown to red. The clay is fine and homogeneous, and contains traces of gold and silver. Some samples still retain their colours. They are carefully modelled.In terms of subject matter, many popular types from the great terracotta art of the Classical or Hellenistic period prevail, such as those of Herakles, deities and athletes. Another favourite subject was clothed female figures of the "Tanagrian" type.There are also so-called "grotesque figures" with exaggerated anatomical deformities. They probably represented real people suffering from deforming diseases.The terracotta style of Smyrna shows great similarities with that of Myrina. It is likely that the same terracotta artists worked in both cities. It is more likely that there was a relevant relationship in Pergamon and Cyme. On the other hand, certain thematic types of the Smyrna workshop - the black figures and the grotesque ones - allude to the terracotta art of Alexandria, which ensures a close commercial and artistic relationship with that city. Figurines from Smyrna were highly prized in the ancient world. They were exported to Myrina, Priene, Pergamon, Troy, Tarsus, Delos, Athens, Cyprus and Black Sea cities.
Bird statuette. Smyrna, 4th-3rd century BC.Terracotta.Provenance: Smyrna, 1895-1905. Collection Paul Gaudin (Paris 1858-1921 Versailles), archaeologist, engineer and great patron of the Louvre Museum; Acquired between 1894 and 1905 and by family descent. Public auction, France, 2022.Measurements: 3.6 x 5.6 x 3 cm.Statuette of a bird in terracotta, worked in the round. This piece is part of an archaeological collection of 670 fragments, considered to be the second most important after the Louvre (1094 fragments) and ahead of those of the Archaeological Museum of Istanbul (135) and the British Museum (108). According to Simone Besques (1972, p.155) "There are hardly any public or private collections that do not contain Smyrna figurines, most of which are unfortunately fragmentary. Nevertheless, they testify to the fact that from the 3rd century BC to the 2nd century AD, the most important Hellenistic and Greco-Roman workshops were located there, both in terms of the quality and originality of their production, and the fact that these figures remained intact until the Roman period".Smyrna was one of the original terracotta centres of Asia Minor. The city was refounded by Lysimachus around 288 BC, a short distance from its former location. Continued habitation until more recent times made systematic excavations impossible. Most of the Smyrna figurines on display in major museums in Europe and the United States are mostly fragments of heads. Smyrna figurines are easily recognised by the colour of their clay, which varies from brown to red. The clay is fine and homogeneous, and contains traces of gold and silver. Some samples still retain their colours. They are carefully modelled.In terms of subject matter, many popular types from the great terracotta art of the Classical or Hellenistic period prevail, such as those of Herakles, deities and athletes. Another favourite subject was clothed female figures of the "Tanagrian" type.There are also so-called "grotesque figures" with exaggerated anatomical deformities. They probably represented real people suffering from deforming diseases.The terracotta style of Smyrna shows great similarities with that of Myrina. It is likely that the same terracotta artists worked in both cities. It is more likely that there was a relevant relationship in Pergamon and Cyme. On the other hand, certain thematic types of the Smyrna workshop - the black figures and the grotesque ones - allude to the terracotta art of Alexandria, which ensures a close commercial and artistic relationship with that city. Figurines from Smyrna were highly prized in the ancient world. They were exported to Myrina, Priene, Pergamon, Troy, Tarsus, Delos, Athens, Cyprus and Black Sea cities.
Fragment of a statuette showing Dionysus with a maenad. Smyrna, 3rd century BC.Terracotta.Provenance: Smyrna, 1895-1905. Collection Paul Gaudin (Paris 1858-1921 Versailles), archaeologist, engineer and great patron of the Louvre Museum; acquired between 1894 and 1905 and by family descent. Public auction, France, 2022.Measurements: 13.5 x 10.4 x 3.5 cm.Fragment of a statuette where we can recognise the god Dionysus next to a dancing maenad. This piece is part of an archaeological collection made up of 670 fragments, considered the second most important after that of the Louvre (1094 fragments) and ahead of those of the Archaeological Museum of Istanbul (135) and the British Museum (108). According to Simone Besques (1972, p.155) "There are hardly any public or private collections that do not contain Smyrna figurines, most of which are unfortunately fragmentary. Nevertheless, they testify to the fact that from the 3rd century BC to the 2nd century AD, the most important Hellenistic and Greco-Roman workshops were located there, both in terms of the quality and originality of their production, and the fact that these figures remained intact until the Roman period".Smyrna was one of the original terracotta centres of Asia Minor. The city was refounded by Lysimachus around 288 BC, a short distance from its former location. Continued habitation until more recent times made systematic excavations impossible. Most of the Smyrna figurines on display in major museums in Europe and the United States are mostly fragments of heads. Smyrna figurines are easily recognised by the colour of their clay, which varies from brown to red. The clay is fine and homogeneous, and contains traces of gold and silver. Some samples still retain their colours. They are carefully modelled.In terms of subject matter, many popular types from the great terracotta art of the Classical or Hellenistic period prevail, such as those of Herakles, deities and athletes. Another favourite subject was clothed female figures of the "Tanagrian" type.There are also so-called "grotesque figures" with exaggerated anatomical deformities. They probably represented real people suffering from deforming diseases.The terracotta style of Smyrna shows great similarities with that of Myrina. It is likely that the same terracotta artists worked in both cities. It is more likely that there was a relevant relationship in Pergamon and Cyme. On the other hand, certain thematic types of the Smyrna workshop - the black figures and the grotesque ones - allude to the terracotta art of Alexandria, which ensures a close commercial and artistic relationship with that city. Figurines from Smyrna were highly prized in the ancient world. They were exported to Myrina, Priene, Pergamon, Troy, Tarsus, Delos, Athens, Cyprus and Black Sea cities.
Head of Dionysos. Smyrna, 4th-3rd century BC.Terracotta.Provenance: Smyrna, 1895-1905. Collection Paul Gaudin (Paris 1858-1921 Versailles), archaeologist, engineer and great patron of the Louvre Museum; Acquired between 1894 and 1905 and by family descent. Public auction, France, 2022.Measurements: 4.3 x 4.6 x 3.7 cm.Head of Dionysus in terracotta, with wreath of ivy and branches. This piece is part of an archaeological collection made up of 670 fragments, considered the second most important after the Louvre (1094 fragments) and ahead of those of the Archaeological Museum of Istanbul (135) and the British Museum (108). According to Simone Besques (1972, p.155) "There are hardly any public or private collections that do not contain Smyrna figurines, most of which are unfortunately fragmentary. Nevertheless, they testify to the fact that from the 3rd century BC to the 2nd century AD, there was the most important Hellenistic and Greco-Roman workshop there, both in terms of the quality and originality of its production, and the fact that these figures remained intact until the Roman period".Smyrna was one of the original terracotta centres of Asia Minor. The city was refounded by Lysimachus around 288 BC, a short distance from its former location. Continued habitation until more recent times made systematic excavations impossible. Most of the Smyrna figurines on display in major museums in Europe and the United States are mostly fragments of heads. Smyrna figurines are easily recognised by the colour of their clay, which varies from brown to red. The clay is fine and homogeneous, and contains traces of gold and silver. Some samples still retain their colours. They are carefully modelled.In terms of subject matter, many popular types from the great terracotta art of the Classical or Hellenistic period prevail, such as those of Herakles, deities and athletes. Another favourite subject was clothed female figures of the "Tanagrian" type.There are also so-called "grotesque figures" with exaggerated anatomical deformities. They probably represented real people suffering from deforming diseases.The terracotta style of Smyrna shows great similarities with that of Myrina. It is likely that the same terracotta artists worked in both cities. It is more likely that there was a relevant relationship in Pergamon and Cyme. On the other hand, certain thematic types of the Smyrna workshop - the black figures and the grotesque ones - allude to the terracotta art of Alexandria, which ensures a close commercial and artistic relationship with that city. Figurines from Smyrna were highly prized in the ancient world. They were exported to Myrina, Priene, Pergamon, Troy, Tarsus, Delos, Athens, Cyprus and Black Sea cities.
Child's head. Smyrna, 4th-3rd century BC.Terracotta.Provenance: Smyrna, 1895-1905. Collection Paul Gaudin (Paris 1858-1921 Versailles), archaeologist, engineer and great patron of the Louvre Museum; Acquired between 1894 and 1905 and by family descent. Public auction, France, 2022.Measurements: 7.6 cm. high with stand.Terracotta head of a child. This piece is part of an archaeological collection of 670 fragments, considered to be the second largest after the Louvre (1094 fragments) and ahead of those of the Archaeological Museum of Istanbul (135) and the British Museum (108). According to Simone Besques (1972, p.155) "There are hardly any public or private collections that do not contain Smyrna figurines, most of which are unfortunately fragmentary. Nevertheless, they testify to the fact that from the 3rd century BC to the 2nd century AD, the most important Hellenistic and Greco-Roman workshops were located there, both in terms of the quality and originality of their production, and the fact that these figures remained intact until the Roman period".Smyrna was one of the original terracotta centres of Asia Minor. The city was refounded by Lysimachus around 288 BC, a short distance from its former location. Continued habitation until more recent times made systematic excavations impossible. Most of the Smyrna figurines on display in major museums in Europe and the United States are mostly fragments of heads. Smyrna figurines are easily recognised by the colour of their clay, which varies from brown to red. The clay is fine and homogeneous, and contains traces of gold and silver. Some samples still retain their colours. They are carefully modelled.In terms of subject matter, many popular types from the great terracotta art of the Classical or Hellenistic period prevail, such as those of Herakles, deities and athletes. Another favourite subject was clothed female figures of the "Tanagrian" type.There are also so-called "grotesque figures" with exaggerated anatomical deformities. They probably represented real people suffering from deforming diseases.The terracotta style of Smyrna shows great similarities with that of Myrina. It is likely that the same terracotta artists worked in both cities. It is more likely that there was a relevant relationship in Pergamon and Cyme. On the other hand, certain thematic types of the Smyrna workshop - the black figures and the grotesques - allude to the terracotta art of Alexandria, which ensures a close commercial and artistic relationship with that city. Figurines from Smyrna were highly prized in the ancient world. They were exported to Myrina, Priene, Pergamon, Troy, Tarsus, Delos, Athens, Cyprus and Black Sea cities.
Beautiful satyr's head. Smyrna, 4th-3rd century BC.Terracotta.Provenance: Smyrna, 1895-1905. Collection Paul Gaudin (Paris 1858-1921 Versailles), archaeologist, engineer and great patron of the Louvre Museum; Acquired between 1894 and 1905 and by family descent. Public auction, France, 2022.Measurements: 5 x 3.4 x 3.7 cm.Beautiful satyr's head worked in terracotta. This piece is part of an archaeological collection of 670 fragments, considered to be the second largest after the Louvre (1094 fragments) and ahead of those of the Archaeological Museum of Istanbul (135) and the British Museum (108). According to Simone Besques (1972, p.155) "There are hardly any public or private collections that do not contain Smyrna figurines, most of which are unfortunately fragmentary. Nevertheless, they testify to the fact that there was the most important Hellenistic and Greco-Roman workshop there from the 3rd century BC to the 2nd century AD, both in terms of the quality and originality of its production and the fact that these figures remained intact until the Roman period".Smyrna was one of the original terracotta centres of Asia Minor. The city was refounded by Lysimachus around 288 BC, a short distance from its former location. Continued habitation until more recent times made systematic excavations impossible. Most of the Smyrna figurines on display in major museums in Europe and the United States are mostly fragments of heads. Smyrna figurines are easily recognised by the colour of their clay, which varies from brown to red. The clay is fine and homogeneous, and contains traces of gold and silver. Some samples still retain their colours. They are carefully modelled.In terms of subject matter, many popular types from the great terracotta art of the Classical or Hellenistic period prevail, such as those of Herakles, deities and athletes. Another favourite subject was clothed female figures of the "Tanagrian" type.There are also so-called "grotesque figures" with exaggerated anatomical deformities. They probably represented real people suffering from deforming diseases.The terracotta style of Smyrna shows great similarities with that of Myrina. It is likely that the same terracotta artists worked in both cities. It is more likely that there was a relevant relationship in Pergamon and Cyme. On the other hand, certain thematic types of the Smyrna workshop - the black figures and the grotesque ones - allude to the terracotta art of Alexandria, which ensures a close commercial and artistic relationship with that city. Figurines from Smyrna were highly prized in the ancient world. They were exported to Myrina, Priene, Pergamon, Troy, Tarsus, Delos, Athens, Cyprus and Black Sea cities.
Right leg of an articulated doll. Smyrna, 4th-3rd century BC.Terracotta.Provenance: Smyrna, 1895-1905. Collection Paul Gaudin (Paris 1858-1921 Versailles), archaeologist, engineer and great patron of the Louvre Museum; Acquired between 1894 and 1905 and by family descent. Public auction, France, 2022.Measurements: 6.5 cm. high.Right leg of an articulated doll. This piece is part of an archaeological collection of 670 fragments, considered to be the second largest after the Louvre (1094 fragments) and ahead of those of the Istanbul Archaeological Museum (135) and the British Museum (108). According to Simone Besques (1972, p.155) "There are hardly any public or private collections that do not contain Smyrna figurines, most of which are unfortunately fragmentary. Nevertheless, they testify to the fact that from the 3rd century BC to the 2nd century AD, there was the most important Hellenistic and Greco-Roman workshop there, both in terms of the quality and originality of its production, and the fact that these figures remained intact until the Roman period".Smyrna was one of the original terracotta centres of Asia Minor. The city was refounded by Lysimachus around 288 BC, a short distance from its former location. Continued habitation until more recent times made systematic excavations impossible. Most of the Smyrna figurines on display in major museums in Europe and the United States are mostly fragments of heads. Smyrna figurines are easily recognised by the colour of their clay, which varies from brown to red. The clay is fine and homogeneous, and contains traces of gold and silver. Some samples still retain their colours. They are carefully modelled.In terms of subject matter, many popular types from the great terracotta art of the Classical or Hellenistic period prevail, such as those of Herakles, deities and athletes. Another favourite subject was clothed female figures of the "Tanagrian" type.There are also so-called "grotesque figures" with exaggerated anatomical deformities. They probably represented real people suffering from deforming diseases.The terracotta style of Smyrna shows great similarities with that of Myrina. It is likely that the same terracotta artists worked in both cities. It is more likely that there was a relevant relationship in Pergamon and Cyme. On the other hand, certain thematic types of the Smyrna workshop - the black figures and the grotesques - allude to the terracotta art of Alexandria, which ensures a close commercial and artistic relationship with that city. Figurines from Smyrna were highly prized in the ancient world. They were exported to Myrina, Priene, Pergamon, Troy, Tarsus, Delos, Athens, Cyprus and Black Sea cities.
Left arm of a statuette. Smyrna, 4th-3rd century BC.Terracotta.Provenance: Smyrna, 1895-1905. Collection Paul Gaudin (Paris 1858-1921 Versailles), archaeologist, engineer and great patron of the Louvre Museum; Acquired between 1894 and 1905 and by family descent. Public auction, France, 2022.Measurements: 8 cm. high with pedestal.Left arm of a statuette in terracotta. This piece is part of an archaeological collection of 670 fragments, considered to be the second largest after the Louvre (1094 fragments) and ahead of those of the Archaeological Museum of Istanbul (135) and the British Museum (108). According to Simone Besques (1972, p.155) "There are hardly any public or private collections that do not contain Smyrna figurines, most of which are unfortunately fragmentary. Nevertheless, they testify to the fact that from the 3rd century BC to the 2nd century AD, the most important Hellenistic and Greco-Roman workshops were located there, both in terms of the quality and originality of their production, and the fact that these figures remained intact until the Roman period".Smyrna was one of the original terracotta centres of Asia Minor. The city was refounded by Lysimachus around 288 BC, a short distance from its former location. Continued habitation until more recent times made systematic excavations impossible. Most of the Smyrna figurines on display in major museums in Europe and the United States are mostly fragments of heads. Smyrna figurines are easily recognised by the colour of their clay, which varies from brown to red. The clay is fine and homogeneous, and contains traces of gold and silver. Some samples still retain their colours. They are carefully modelled.In terms of subject matter, many popular types from the great terracotta art of the Classical or Hellenistic period prevail, such as those of Herakles, deities and athletes. Another favourite subject was clothed female figures of the "Tanagrian" type.There are also so-called "grotesque figures" with exaggerated anatomical deformities. They probably represented real people suffering from deforming diseases.The terracotta style of Smyrna shows great similarities with that of Myrina. It is likely that the same terracotta artists worked in both cities. It is more likely that there was a relevant relationship in Pergamon and Cyme. On the other hand, certain thematic types of the Smyrna workshop - the black figures and the grotesques - allude to the terracotta art of Alexandria, which ensures a close commercial and artistic relationship with that city. Figurines from Smyrna were highly prized in the ancient world. They were exported to Myrina, Priene, Pergamon, Troy, Tarsus, Delos, Athens, Cyprus and Black Sea cities.
Left arm. Smyrna, 4th-3rd century BC.Terracotta.Provenance: Smyrna, 1895-1905. Collection Paul Gaudin (Paris 1858-1921 Versailles), archaeologist, engineer and great patron of the Louvre Museum; Acquired between 1894 and 1905 and by family descent. Public auction, France, 2022.Measurements: 7.8 cm. high with pedestal.Left arm of statuette in terracotta. This piece is part of an archaeological collection of 670 fragments, considered to be the second largest after the Louvre (1094 fragments) and ahead of those of the Archaeological Museum of Istanbul (135) and the British Museum (108). According to Simone Besques (1972, p.155) "There are hardly any public or private collections that do not contain Smyrna figurines, most of which are unfortunately fragmentary. Nevertheless, they testify to the fact that from the 3rd century BC to the 2nd century AD, the most important Hellenistic and Greco-Roman workshops were located there, both in terms of the quality and originality of their production, and the fact that these figures remained intact until the Roman period".Smyrna was one of the original terracotta centres of Asia Minor. The city was refounded by Lysimachus around 288 BC, a short distance from its former location. Continued habitation until more recent times made systematic excavations impossible. Most of the Smyrna figurines on display in major museums in Europe and the United States are mostly fragments of heads. Smyrna figurines are easily recognised by the colour of their clay, which varies from brown to red. The clay is fine and homogeneous, and contains traces of gold and silver. Some samples still retain their colours. They are carefully modelled.In terms of subject matter, many popular types from the great terracotta art of the Classical or Hellenistic period prevail, such as those of Herakles, deities and athletes. Another favourite subject was clothed female figures of the "Tanagrian" type.There are also so-called "grotesque figures" with exaggerated anatomical deformities. They probably represented real people suffering from deforming diseases.The terracotta style of Smyrna shows great similarities with that of Myrina. It is likely that the same terracotta artists worked in both cities. It is more likely that there was a relevant relationship in Pergamon and Cyme. On the other hand, certain thematic types of the Smyrna workshop - the black figures and the grotesques - allude to the terracotta art of Alexandria, which ensures a close commercial and artistic relationship with that city. Figurines from Smyrna were highly prized in the ancient world. They were exported to Myrina, Priene, Pergamon, Troy, Tarsus, Delos, Athens, Cyprus and Black Sea cities.
Left foot. Smyrna, 4th-3rd century BC.Terracotta.Provenance: Smyrna, 1895-1905. Collection Paul Gaudin (Paris 1858-1921 Versailles), archaeologist, engineer and great patron of the Louvre Museum; Acquired between 1894 and 1905 and by family descent. Public auction, France, 2022.Measurements: 4.4 x 2.6 x 7 cm. with stand.Left leg of an articulated doll. This piece is part of an archaeological collection of 670 fragments, considered to be the second most important after the Louvre (1094 fragments) and ahead of those of the Archaeological Museum of Istanbul (135) and the British Museum (108). According to Simone Besques (1972, p.155) "There are hardly any public or private collections that do not contain Smyrna figurines, most of which are unfortunately fragmentary. Nevertheless, they testify to the fact that from the 3rd century BC to the 2nd century AD, the most important Hellenistic and Greco-Roman workshops were located there, both in terms of the quality and originality of their production, and the fact that these figures remained intact until the Roman period".Smyrna was one of the original terracotta centres of Asia Minor. The city was refounded by Lysimachus around 288 BC, a short distance from its former location. Continued habitation until more recent times made systematic excavations impossible. Most of the Smyrna figurines on display in major museums in Europe and the United States are mostly fragments of heads. Smyrna figurines are easily recognised by the colour of their clay, which varies from brown to red. The clay is fine and homogeneous, and contains traces of gold and silver. Some samples still retain their colours. They are carefully modelled.In terms of subject matter, many popular types from the great terracotta art of the Classical or Hellenistic period prevail, such as those of Herakles, deities and athletes. Another favourite subject was clothed female figures of the "Tanagrian" type.There are also so-called "grotesque figures" with exaggerated anatomical deformities. They probably represented real people suffering from deforming diseases.The terracotta style of Smyrna shows great similarities with that of Myrina. It is likely that the same terracotta artists worked in both cities. It is more likely that there was a relevant relationship in Pergamon and Cyme. On the other hand, certain thematic types of the Smyrna workshop - the black figures and the grotesque ones - allude to the terracotta art of Alexandria, which ensures a close commercial and artistic relationship with that city. Figurines from Smyrna were highly prized in the ancient world. They were exported to Myrina, Priene, Pergamon, Troy, Tarsus, Delos, Athens, Cyprus and Black Sea cities.
Head of a veiled woman. Smyrna, 4th-3rd century BC.Terracotta.Provenance: Smyrna, 1895-1905. Collection Paul Gaudin (Paris 1858-1921 Versailles), archaeologist, engineer and great patron of the Louvre Museum; Acquired between 1894 and 1905 and by family descent. Public auction, France, 2022.Measurements: 7.5 cm. high with pedestal.Head of a veiled woman in terracotta. This piece is part of an archaeological collection of 670 fragments, considered to be the second largest after the Louvre (1094 fragments) and ahead of those of the Archaeological Museum of Istanbul (135) and the British Museum (108). According to Simone Besques (1972, p.155) "There are hardly any public or private collections that do not contain Smyrna figurines, most of which are unfortunately fragmentary. Nevertheless, they testify to the fact that from the 3rd century BC to the 2nd century AD, the most important Hellenistic and Greco-Roman workshops were located there, both in terms of the quality and originality of their production, and the fact that these figures remained intact until the Roman period".Smyrna was one of the original terracotta centres of Asia Minor. The city was refounded by Lysimachus around 288 BC, a short distance from its former location. Continued habitation until more recent times made systematic excavations impossible. Most of the Smyrna figurines on display in major museums in Europe and the United States are mostly fragments of heads. Smyrna figurines are easily recognised by the colour of their clay, which varies from brown to red. The clay is fine and homogeneous, and contains traces of gold and silver. Some samples still retain their colours. They are carefully modelled.In terms of subject matter, many popular types from the great terracotta art of the Classical or Hellenistic period prevail, such as those of Herakles, deities and athletes. Another favourite subject was clothed female figures of the "Tanagrian" type.There are also so-called "grotesque figures" with exaggerated anatomical deformities. They probably represented real people suffering from deforming diseases.The terracotta style of Smyrna shows great similarities with that of Myrina. It is likely that the same terracotta artists worked in both cities. It is more likely that there was a relevant relationship in Pergamon and Cyme. On the other hand, certain thematic types of the Smyrna workshop - the black figures and the grotesques - allude to the terracotta art of Alexandria, which ensures a close commercial and artistic relationship with that city. Figurines from Smyrna were highly prized in the ancient world. They were exported to Myrina, Priene, Pergamon, Troy, Tarsus, Delos, Athens, Cyprus and Black Sea cities.
Left arm. Smyrna, 4th-3rd century BC.Terracotta.Provenance: Smyrna, 1895-1905. Collection Paul Gaudin (Paris 1858-1921 Versailles), archaeologist, engineer and great patron of the Louvre Museum; Acquired between 1894 and 1905 and by family descent. Public auction, France, 2022.Measurements: 9 cm. high with pedestal.Left arm of statuette in terracotta. This piece is part of an archaeological collection of 670 fragments, considered to be the second most important after the Louvre (1094 fragments) and ahead of those of the Archaeological Museum of Istanbul (135) and the British Museum (108). According to Simone Besques (1972, p.155) "There are hardly any public or private collections that do not contain Smyrna figurines, most of which are unfortunately fragmentary. Nevertheless, they testify to the fact that from the 3rd century BC to the 2nd century AD, the most important Hellenistic and Greco-Roman workshops were located there, both in terms of the quality and originality of their production, and the fact that these figures remained intact until the Roman period".Smyrna was one of the original terracotta centres of Asia Minor. The city was refounded by Lysimachus around 288 BC, a short distance from its former location. Continued habitation until more recent times made systematic excavations impossible. Most of the Smyrna figurines on display in major museums in Europe and the United States are mostly fragments of heads. Smyrna figurines are easily recognised by the colour of their clay, which varies from brown to red. The clay is fine and homogeneous, and contains traces of gold and silver. Some samples still retain their colours. They are carefully modelled.In terms of subject matter, many popular types from the great terracotta art of the Classical or Hellenistic period prevail, such as those of Herakles, deities and athletes. Another favourite subject was clothed female figures of the "Tanagrian" type.There are also so-called "grotesque figures" with exaggerated anatomical deformities. They probably represented real people suffering from deforming diseases.The terracotta style of Smyrna shows great similarities with that of Myrina. It is likely that the same terracotta artists worked in both cities. It is more likely that there was a relevant relationship in Pergamon and Cyme. On the other hand, certain thematic types of the Smyrna workshop - the black figures and the grotesque ones - allude to the terracotta art of Alexandria, which ensures a close commercial and artistic relationship with that city. Figurines from Smyrna were highly prized in the ancient world. They were exported to Myrina, Priene, Pergamon, Troy, Tarsus, Delos, Athens, Cyprus and Black Sea cities.
Left foot of a statuette of Artemis. Smyrna, 3rd century BC.Terracotta.Provenance: Smyrna, 1895-1905. Collection Paul Gaudin (Paris 1858-1921 Versailles), archaeologist, engineer and great patron of the Louvre Museum; Acquired between 1894 and 1905 and by family descent. Public auction, France, 2022.Measurements: 5.7 cm. high with stand.Left foot of a statuette of Artemis, goddess of hunting, wearing a sandal. This piece is part of an archaeological collection of 670 fragments, considered to be the second most important after that of the Louvre (1094 fragments) and ahead of those of the Archaeological Museum of Istanbul (135) and the British Museum (108). According to Simone Besques (1972, p.155) "There are hardly any public or private collections that do not contain Smyrna figurines, most of which are unfortunately fragmentary. Nevertheless, they testify to the fact that from the 3rd century BC to the 2nd century AD, there was the most important Hellenistic and Greco-Roman workshop there, both in terms of the quality and originality of its production, and the fact that these figures remained intact until the Roman period".Smyrna was one of the original terracotta centres of Asia Minor. The city was refounded by Lysimachus around 288 BC, a short distance from its former location. Continued habitation until more recent times made systematic excavations impossible. Most of the Smyrna figurines on display in major museums in Europe and the United States are mostly fragments of heads. Smyrna figurines are easily recognised by the colour of their clay, which varies from brown to red. The clay is fine and homogeneous, and contains traces of gold and silver. Some samples still retain their colours. They are carefully modelled.In terms of subject matter, many popular types from the great terracotta art of the Classical or Hellenistic period prevail, such as those of Herakles, deities and athletes. Another favourite subject was clothed female figures of the "Tanagrian" type.There are also so-called "grotesque figures" with exaggerated anatomical deformities. They probably represented real people suffering from deforming diseases.The terracotta style of Smyrna shows great similarities with that of Myrina. It is likely that the same terracotta artists worked in both cities. It is more likely that there was a relevant relationship in Pergamon and Cyme. On the other hand, certain thematic types of the Smyrna workshop - the black figures and the grotesques - allude to the terracotta art of Alexandria, which ensures a close commercial and artistic relationship with that city. Figurines from Smyrna were highly prized in the ancient world. They were exported to Myrina, Priene, Pergamon, Troy, Tarsus, Delos, Athens, Cyprus and Black Sea cities.
Left foot. Smyrna, 4th-3rd century BC.Terracotta.Provenance: Smyrna, 1895-1905. Collection Paul Gaudin (Paris 1858-1921 Versailles), archaeologist, engineer and great patron of the Louvre Museum; Acquired between 1894 and 1905 and by family descent. Public auction, France, 2022.Measurements: 3.8 cm. high with pedestal.Left foot, fragment of terracotta sculpture. This piece is part of an archaeological collection of 670 fragments, considered to be the second most important after the Louvre (1094 fragments) and ahead of those of the Archaeological Museum of Istanbul (135) and the British Museum (108). According to Simone Besques (1972, p.155) "There are hardly any public or private collections that do not contain Smyrna figurines, most of which are unfortunately fragmentary. Nevertheless, they testify to the fact that from the 3rd century BC to the 2nd century AD, the most important Hellenistic and Greco-Roman workshops were located there, both in terms of the quality and originality of their production, and the fact that these figures remained intact until the Roman period".Smyrna was one of the original terracotta centres of Asia Minor. The city was refounded by Lysimachus around 288 BC, a short distance from its former location. Continued habitation until more recent times made systematic excavations impossible. Most of the Smyrna figurines on display in major museums in Europe and the United States are mostly fragments of heads. Smyrna figurines are easily recognised by the colour of their clay, which varies from brown to red. The clay is fine and homogeneous, and contains traces of gold and silver. Some samples still retain their colours. They are carefully modelled.In terms of subject matter, many popular types from the great terracotta art of the Classical or Hellenistic period prevail, such as those of Herakles, deities and athletes. Another favourite subject was clothed female figures of the "Tanagrian" type.There are also so-called "grotesque figures" with exaggerated anatomical deformities. They probably represented real people suffering from deforming diseases.The terracotta style of Smyrna shows great similarities with that of Myrina. It is likely that the same terracotta artists worked in both cities. It is more likely that there was a relevant relationship in Pergamon and Cyme. On the other hand, certain thematic types of the Smyrna workshop - the black figures and the grotesques - allude to the terracotta art of Alexandria, which ensures a close commercial and artistic relationship with that city. Figurines from Smyrna were highly prized in the ancient world. They were exported to Myrina, Priene, Pergamon, Troy, Tarsus, Delos, Athens, Cyprus and Black Sea cities.
Torso of a warrior with shield. Smyrna, 4th-3rd century BC.Terracotta.Provenance: Smyrna, 1895-1905. Collection Paul Gaudin (Paris 1858-1921 Versailles), archaeologist, engineer and great patron of the Louvre Museum; Acquired between 1894 and 1905 and by family descent. Public auction, France, 2022.Measurements: 8 cm. high with pedestal.Torso of a warrior with shield, cuirass and spear. This piece is part of an archaeological collection of 670 fragments, considered to be the second most important after the Louvre (1094 fragments) and ahead of those of the Archaeological Museum of Istanbul (135) and the British Museum (108). According to Simone Besques (1972, p.155) "There are hardly any public or private collections that do not contain Smyrna figurines, most of which are unfortunately fragmentary. Nevertheless, they testify to the fact that from the 3rd century BC to the 2nd century AD, the most important Hellenistic and Greco-Roman workshops were located there, both in terms of the quality and originality of their production, and the fact that these figures remained intact until the Roman period".Smyrna was one of the original terracotta centres of Asia Minor. The city was refounded by Lysimachus around 288 BC, a short distance from its former location. Continued habitation until more recent times made systematic excavations impossible. Most of the Smyrna figurines on display in major museums in Europe and the United States are mostly fragments of heads. Smyrna figurines are easily recognised by the colour of their clay, which varies from brown to red. The clay is fine and homogeneous, and contains traces of gold and silver. Some samples still retain their colours. They are carefully modelled.In terms of subject matter, many popular types from the great terracotta art of the Classical or Hellenistic period prevail, such as those of Herakles, deities and athletes. Another favourite subject was clothed female figures of the "Tanagrian" type.There are also so-called "grotesque figures" with exaggerated anatomical deformities. They probably represented real people suffering from deforming diseases.The terracotta style of Smyrna shows great similarities with that of Myrina. It is likely that the same terracotta artists worked in both cities. It is more likely that there was a relevant relationship in Pergamon and Cyme. On the other hand, certain thematic types of the Smyrna workshop - the black figures and the grotesque ones - allude to the terracotta art of Alexandria, which ensures a close commercial and artistic relationship with that city. Figurines from Smyrna were highly prized in the ancient world. They were exported to Myrina, Priene, Pergamon, Troy, Tarsus, Delos, Athens, Cyprus and Black Sea cities.
Back of a horse. Smyrna, 3rd century BC.Terracotta.Provenance: Smyrna, 1895-1905. Collection Paul Gaudin (Paris 1858-1921 Versailles), archaeologist, engineer and great patron of the Louvre Museum; Acquired between 1894 and 1905 and by family descent. Public auction, France, 2022.Measurements: 11 cm. high; 16 cm. high with stand.Back of a horse statuette. This piece is part of an archaeological collection of 670 fragments, considered to be the second largest after the Louvre (1094 fragments) and ahead of those of the Istanbul Archaeological Museum (135) and the British Museum (108). According to Simone Besques (1972, p.155) "There are hardly any public or private collections that do not contain Smyrna figurines, most of which are unfortunately fragmentary. Nevertheless, they testify to the fact that from the 3rd century BC to the 2nd century AD, there was the most important Hellenistic and Greco-Roman workshop there, both in terms of the quality and originality of its production, and the fact that these figures remained intact until the Roman period".Smyrna was one of the original terracotta centres of Asia Minor. The city was refounded by Lysimachus around 288 BC, a short distance from its former location. Continued habitation until more recent times made systematic excavations impossible. Most of the Smyrna figurines on display in major museums in Europe and the United States are mostly fragments of heads. Smyrna figurines are easily recognised by the colour of their clay, which varies from brown to red. The clay is fine and homogeneous, and contains traces of gold and silver. Some samples still retain their colours. They are carefully modelled.In terms of subject matter, many popular types from the great terracotta art of the Classical or Hellenistic period prevail, such as those of Herakles, deities and athletes. Another favourite subject was clothed female figures of the "Tanagrian" type.There are also so-called "grotesque figures" with exaggerated anatomical deformities. They probably represented real people suffering from deforming diseases.The terracotta style of Smyrna shows great similarities with that of Myrina. It is likely that the same terracotta artists worked in both cities. It is more likely that there was a relevant relationship in Pergamon and Cyme. On the other hand, certain thematic types of the Smyrna workshop - the black figures and the grotesque ones - allude to the terracotta art of Alexandria, which ensures a close commercial and artistic relationship with that city. Figurines from Smyrna were highly prized in the ancient world. They were exported to Myrina, Priene, Pergamon, Troy, Tarsus, Delos, Athens, Cyprus and Black Sea cities.
Left hand of Hera with a mace. Smyrna, 4th-3rd century BC.Terracotta.Provenance: Smyrna, 1895-1905. Collection Paul Gaudin (Paris 1858-1921 Versailles), archaeologist, engineer and great patron of the Louvre Museum; Acquired between 1894 and 1905 and by family descent. Public auction, France, 2022.Measurements: 9 cm. high with pedestal.Left hand of the Olympian goddess Hera, wife of Zeus, holding a mace. This piece is part of an archaeological collection of 670 fragments, considered the second most important after the Louvre (1094 fragments) and ahead of those of the Archaeological Museum of Istanbul (135) and the British Museum (108). According to Simone Besques (1972, p.155) "There are hardly any public or private collections that do not contain Smyrna figurines, most of which are unfortunately fragmentary. Nevertheless, they testify to the fact that from the 3rd century BC to the 2nd century AD, the most important Hellenistic and Greco-Roman workshops were located there, both in terms of the quality and originality of their production, and the fact that these figures remained intact until the Roman period".Smyrna was one of the original terracotta centres of Asia Minor. The city was refounded by Lysimachus around 288 BC, a short distance from its former location. Continued habitation until more recent times made systematic excavations impossible. Most of the Smyrna figurines on display in major museums in Europe and the United States are mostly fragments of heads. Smyrna figurines are easily recognised by the colour of their clay, which varies from brown to red. The clay is fine and homogeneous, and contains traces of gold and silver. Some samples still retain their colours. They are carefully modelled.In terms of subject matter, many popular types from the great terracotta art of the Classical or Hellenistic period prevail, such as those of Herakles, deities and athletes. Another favourite subject was clothed female figures of the "Tanagrian" type.There are also so-called "grotesque figures" with exaggerated anatomical deformities. They probably represented real people suffering from deforming diseases.The terracotta style of Smyrna shows great similarities with that of Myrina. It is likely that the same terracotta artists worked in both cities. It is more likely that there was a relevant relationship in Pergamon and Cyme. On the other hand, certain thematic types of the Smyrna workshop - the black figures and the grotesque ones - allude to the terracotta art of Alexandria, which ensures a close commercial and artistic relationship with that city. Figurines from Smyrna were highly prized in the ancient world. They were exported to Myrina, Priene, Pergamon, Troy, Tarsus, Delos, Athens, Cyprus and Black Sea cities.
Female head. Smyrna, 4th-3rd century BC.Terracotta.Provenance: Smyrna, 1895-1905. Collection Paul Gaudin (Paris 1858-1921 Versailles), archaeologist, engineer and great patron of the Louvre Museum; Acquired between 1894 and 1905 and by family descent. Public auction, France, 2022.Measurements: 5.8 cm. high with pedestal.Female head in terracotta. This piece is part of an archaeological collection of 670 fragments, considered to be the second most important after that of the Louvre (1094 fragments) and ahead of those of the Archaeological Museum of Istanbul (135) and the British Museum (108). According to Simone Besques (1972, p.155) "There are hardly any public or private collections that do not contain Smyrna figurines, most of which are unfortunately fragmentary. Nevertheless, they testify to the fact that from the 3rd century BC to the 2nd century AD, the most important Hellenistic and Greco-Roman workshops were located there, both in terms of the quality and originality of their production, and the fact that these figures remained intact until the Roman period".Smyrna was one of the original terracotta centres of Asia Minor. The city was refounded by Lysimachus around 288 BC, a short distance from its former location. Continued habitation until more recent times made systematic excavations impossible. Most of the Smyrna figurines on display in major museums in Europe and the United States are mostly fragments of heads. Smyrna figurines are easily recognised by the colour of their clay, which varies from brown to red. The clay is fine and homogeneous, and contains traces of gold and silver. Some samples still retain their colours. They are carefully modelled.In terms of subject matter, many popular types from the great terracotta art of the Classical or Hellenistic period prevail, such as those of Herakles, deities and athletes. Another favourite subject was clothed female figures of the "Tanagrian" type.There are also so-called "grotesque figures" with exaggerated anatomical deformities. They probably represented real people suffering from deforming diseases.The terracotta style of Smyrna shows great similarities with that of Myrina. It is likely that the same terracotta artists worked in both cities. It is more likely that there was a relevant relationship in Pergamon and Cyme. On the other hand, certain thematic types of the Smyrna workshop - the black figures and the grotesque ones - allude to the terracotta art of Alexandria, which ensures a close commercial and artistic relationship with that city. Figurines from Smyrna were highly prized in the ancient world. They were exported to Myrina, Priene, Pergamon, Troy, Tarsus, Delos, Athens, Cyprus and Black Sea cities.
Profile head in relief. Smyrna, 4th-3rd century BC.Terracotta.Provenance: Smyrna, 1895-1905. Collection Paul Gaudin (Paris 1858-1921 Versailles), archaeologist, engineer and great patron of the Louvre Museum; Acquired between 1894 and 1905 and by family descent. Public auction, France, 2022.Measurements: 6.1 cm. high with pedestal.Profile head in terracotta relief. This piece is part of an archaeological collection of 670 fragments, considered to be the second largest after the Louvre (1094 fragments) and ahead of those of the Archaeological Museum of Istanbul (135) and the British Museum (108). According to Simone Besques (1972, p.155) "There are hardly any public or private collections that do not contain Smyrna figurines, most of which are unfortunately fragmentary. Nevertheless, they testify to the fact that from the 3rd century BC to the 2nd century AD, the most important Hellenistic and Greco-Roman workshops were located there, both in terms of the quality and originality of their production, and the fact that these figures remained intact until the Roman period".Smyrna was one of the original terracotta centres of Asia Minor. The city was refounded by Lysimachus around 288 BC, a short distance from its former location. Continued habitation until more recent times made systematic excavations impossible. Most of the Smyrna figurines on display in major museums in Europe and the United States are mostly fragments of heads. Smyrna figurines are easily recognised by the colour of their clay, which varies from brown to red. The clay is fine and homogeneous, and contains traces of gold and silver. Some samples still retain their colours. They are carefully modelled.In terms of subject matter, many popular types from the great terracotta art of the Classical or Hellenistic period prevail, such as those of Herakles, deities and athletes. Another favourite subject was clothed female figures of the "Tanagrian" type.There are also so-called "grotesque figures" with exaggerated anatomical deformities. They probably represented real people suffering from deforming diseases.The terracotta style of Smyrna shows great similarities with that of Myrina. It is likely that the same terracotta artists worked in both cities. It is more likely that there was a relevant relationship in Pergamon and Cyme. On the other hand, certain thematic types of the Smyrna workshop - the black figures and the grotesque ones - allude to the terracotta art of Alexandria, which ensures a close commercial and artistic relationship with that city. Figurines from Smyrna were highly prized in the ancient world. They were exported to Myrina, Priene, Pergamon, Troy, Tarsus, Delos, Athens, Cyprus and Black Sea cities.
Medusa's head. Smyrna, 4th-3rd century BC.Terracotta.Provenance: Smyrna, 1895-1905. Collection Paul Gaudin (Paris 1858-1921 Versailles), archaeologist, engineer and great patron of the Louvre Museum; Acquired between 1894 and 1905 and by family descent. Public auction, France, 2022.Measurements: 4 x 3,5 x 1 cm.Head of a jellyfish or gorgon worked in relief. This piece is part of an archaeological collection of 670 fragments, considered to be the second most important after the Louvre (1094 fragments) and ahead of those of the Archaeological Museum of Istanbul (135) and the British Museum (108). According to Simone Besques (1972, p.155) "There are hardly any public or private collections that do not contain Smyrna figurines, most of which are unfortunately fragmentary. Nevertheless, they testify to the fact that from the 3rd century BC to the 2nd century AD, the most important Hellenistic and Greco-Roman workshops were located there, both in terms of the quality and originality of their production, and the fact that these figures remained intact until the Roman period".Smyrna was one of the original terracotta centres of Asia Minor. The city was refounded by Lysimachus around 288 BC, a short distance from its former location. Continued habitation until more recent times made systematic excavations impossible. Most of the Smyrna figurines on display in major museums in Europe and the United States are mostly fragments of heads. Smyrna figurines are easily recognised by the colour of their clay, which varies from brown to red. The clay is fine and homogeneous, and contains traces of gold and silver. Some samples still retain their colours. They are carefully modelled.In terms of subject matter, many popular types from the great terracotta art of the Classical or Hellenistic period prevail, such as those of Herakles, deities and athletes. Another favourite subject was clothed female figures of the "Tanagrian" type.There are also so-called "grotesque figures" with exaggerated anatomical deformities. They probably represented real people suffering from deforming diseases.The terracotta style of Smyrna shows great similarities with that of Myrina. It is likely that the same terracotta artists worked in both cities. It is more likely that there was a relevant relationship in Pergamon and Cyme. On the other hand, certain thematic types of the Smyrna workshop - the black figures and the grotesques - allude to the terracotta art of Alexandria, which ensures a close commercial and artistic relationship with that city. Figurines from Smyrna were highly prized in the ancient world. They were exported to Myrina, Priene, Pergamon, Troy, Tarsus, Delos, Athens, Cyprus and Black Sea cities.
Left arm. Smyrna, 4th-3rd century BC.Terracotta.Provenance: Smyrna, 1895-1905. Collection Paul Gaudin (Paris 1858-1921 Versailles), archaeologist, engineer and great patron of the Louvre Museum; Acquired between 1894 and 1905 and by family descent. Public auction, France, 2022.Measurements: 7.9 cm. high with stand.Left arm delicately worked in terracotta. This piece is part of an archaeological collection of 670 fragments, considered the second most important after the Louvre (1094 fragments) and ahead of those of the Istanbul Archaeological Museum (135) and the British Museum (108). According to Simone Besques (1972, p.155) "There are hardly any public or private collections that do not contain Smyrna figurines, most of which are unfortunately fragmentary. Nevertheless, they testify to the fact that there was the most important Hellenistic and Greco-Roman workshop there from the 3rd century BC to the 2nd century AD, both in terms of the quality and originality of its production and the fact that these figures remained intact until the Roman period".Smyrna was one of the original terracotta centres of Asia Minor. The city was refounded by Lysimachus around 288 BC, a short distance from its former location. Continued habitation until more recent times made systematic excavations impossible. Most of the Smyrna figurines on display in major museums in Europe and the United States are mostly fragments of heads. Smyrna figurines are easily recognised by the colour of their clay, which varies from brown to red. The clay is fine and homogeneous, and contains traces of gold and silver. Some samples still retain their colours. They are carefully modelled.In terms of subject matter, many popular types from the great terracotta art of the Classical or Hellenistic period prevail, such as those of Herakles, deities and athletes. Another favourite subject was clothed female figures of the "Tanagrian" type.There are also so-called "grotesque figures" with exaggerated anatomical deformities. They probably represented real people suffering from deforming diseases.The terracotta style of Smyrna shows great similarities with that of Myrina. It is likely that the same terracotta artists worked in both cities. It is more likely that there was a relevant relationship in Pergamon and Cyme. On the other hand, certain thematic types of the Smyrna workshop - the black figures and the grotesque ones - allude to the terracotta art of Alexandria, which ensures a close commercial and artistic relationship with that city. Figurines from Smyrna were highly prized in the ancient world. They were exported to Myrina, Priene, Pergamon, Troy, Tarsus, Delos, Athens, Cyprus and Black Sea cities.
Headless female figure holding a chiton. Smyrna, 4th-3rd century BC.Terracotta.Provenance: Smyrna, 1895-1905. Collection Paul Gaudin (Paris 1858-1921 Versailles), archaeologist, engineer and great patron of the Louvre Museum; acquired between 1894 and 1905 and by family descent. Public auction, France, 2022.Measurements: 5.2 cm. high.Female statuette holding a chiton, headless. This piece is part of an archaeological collection of 670 fragments, considered to be the second most important after the Louvre (1094 fragments) and ahead of those of the Archaeological Museum of Istanbul (135) and the British Museum (108). According to Simone Besques (1972, p.155) "There are hardly any public or private collections that do not contain Smyrna figurines, most of which are unfortunately fragmentary. Nevertheless, they testify to the fact that from the 3rd century BC to the 2nd century AD, there was the most important Hellenistic and Greco-Roman workshop there, both in terms of the quality and originality of its production, and the fact that these figures remained intact until the Roman period".Smyrna was one of the original terracotta centres of Asia Minor. The city was refounded by Lysimachus around 288 BC, a short distance from its former location. Continued habitation until more recent times made systematic excavations impossible. Most of the Smyrna figurines on display in major museums in Europe and the United States are mostly fragments of heads. Smyrna figurines are easily recognised by the colour of their clay, which varies from brown to red. The clay is fine and homogeneous, and contains traces of gold and silver. Some samples still retain their colours. They are carefully modelled.In terms of subject matter, many popular types from the great terracotta art of the Classical or Hellenistic period prevail, such as those of Herakles, deities and athletes. Another favourite subject was clothed female figures of the "Tanagrian" type.There are also so-called "grotesque figures" with exaggerated anatomical deformities. They probably represented real people suffering from deforming diseases.The terracotta style of Smyrna shows great similarities with that of Myrina. It is likely that the same terracotta artists worked in both cities. It is more likely that there was a relevant relationship in Pergamon and Cyme. On the other hand, certain thematic types of the Smyrna workshop - the black figures and the grotesque ones - allude to the terracotta art of Alexandria, which ensures a close commercial and artistic relationship with that city. Figurines from Smyrna were highly prized in the ancient world. They were exported to Myrina, Priene, Pergamon, Troy, Tarsus, Delos, Athens, Cyprus and Black Sea cities.
Siren. Smyrna, 4th-3rd century BC.Terracotta.Provenance: Smyrna, 1895-1905. Collection Paul Gaudin (Paris 1858-1921 Versailles), archaeologist, engineer and great patron of the Louvre Museum; Acquired between 1894 and 1905 and by family descent. Public auction, France, 2022.Measurements: 4.1 cm. high.Mermaid worked in terracotta. This piece is part of an archaeological collection of 670 fragments, considered the second most important after the Louvre (1094 fragments) and ahead of those of the Istanbul Archaeological Museum (135) and the British Museum (108). According to Simone Besques (1972, p.155) "There are hardly any public or private collections that do not contain Smyrna figurines, most of which are unfortunately fragmentary. Nevertheless, they testify to the fact that there was the most important Hellenistic and Greco-Roman workshop there from the 3rd century BC to the 2nd century AD, both in terms of the quality and originality of its production and the fact that these figures remained intact until the Roman period".Smyrna was one of the original terracotta centres of Asia Minor. The city was refounded by Lysimachus around 288 BC, a short distance from its former location. Continued habitation until more recent times made systematic excavations impossible. Most of the Smyrna figurines on display in major museums in Europe and the United States are mostly fragments of heads. Smyrna figurines are easily recognised by the colour of their clay, which varies from brown to red. The clay is fine and homogeneous, and contains traces of gold and silver. Some samples still retain their colours. They are carefully modelled.In terms of subject matter, many popular types from the great terracotta art of the Classical or Hellenistic period prevail, such as those of Herakles, deities and athletes. Another favourite subject was clothed female figures of the "Tanagrian" type.There are also so-called "grotesque figures" with exaggerated anatomical deformities. They probably represented real people suffering from deforming diseases.The terracotta style of Smyrna shows great similarities with that of Myrina. It is likely that the same terracotta artists worked in both cities. It is more likely that there was a relevant relationship in Pergamon and Cyme. On the other hand, certain thematic types of the Smyrna workshop - the black figures and the grotesques - allude to the terracotta art of Alexandria, which ensures a close commercial and artistic relationship with that city. Figurines from Smyrna were highly prized in the ancient world. They were exported to Myrina, Priene, Pergamon, Troy, Tarsus, Delos, Athens, Cyprus and Black Sea cities.
Pendant amulet with a shell. Smyrna, 4th-3rd century BC.Terracotta.Provenance: Smyrna, 1895-1905. Collection Paul Gaudin (Paris 1858-1921 Versailles), archaeologist, engineer and great patron of the Louvre Museum; Acquired between 1894 and 1905 and by family descent. Public auction, France, 2022.Measurements: 8.8 cm. high with stand.Hanging amulet with a shell. This piece is part of an archaeological collection of 670 fragments, considered to be the second largest after the Louvre (1094 fragments) and ahead of those of the Istanbul Archaeological Museum (135) and the British Museum (108). According to Simone Besques (1972, p.155) "There are hardly any public or private collections that do not contain Smyrna figurines, most of which are unfortunately fragmentary. Nevertheless, they testify to the fact that from the 3rd century BC to the 2nd century AD, there was the most important Hellenistic and Greco-Roman workshop there, both in terms of the quality and originality of its production, and the fact that these figures remained intact until the Roman period".Smyrna was one of the original terracotta centres of Asia Minor. The city was refounded by Lysimachus around 288 BC, a short distance from its former location. Continued habitation until more recent times made systematic excavations impossible. Most of the Smyrna figurines on display in major museums in Europe and the United States are mostly fragments of heads. Smyrna figurines are easily recognised by the colour of their clay, which varies from brown to red. The clay is fine and homogeneous, and contains traces of gold and silver. Some samples still retain their colours. They are carefully modelled.In terms of subject matter, many popular types from the great terracotta art of the Classical or Hellenistic period prevail, such as those of Herakles, deities and athletes. Another favourite subject was clothed female figures of the "Tanagrian" type.There are also so-called "grotesque figures" with exaggerated anatomical deformities. They probably represented real people suffering from deforming diseases.The terracotta style of Smyrna shows great similarities with that of Myrina. It is likely that the same terracotta artists worked in both cities. It is more likely that there was a relevant relationship in Pergamon and Cyme. On the other hand, certain thematic types of the Smyrna workshop - the black figures and the grotesque ones - allude to the terracotta art of Alexandria, which ensures a close commercial and artistic relationship with that city. Figurines from Smyrna were highly prized in the ancient world. They were exported to Myrina, Priene, Pergamon, Troy, Tarsus, Delos, Athens, Cyprus and Black Sea cities.
Roman fibula, 3rd-4th century AD.Silver.Provenance: Private collection of the Berenguer family.Measurements: 5 x 2 x 1,5 cm .Roman fibula, made of silver, with some grooved decorations.Roman fibulae have a great variety of shapes and decorations, which proves the importance that this type of object had in personal adornment. In the Roman Empire the fibula was both functional and ornamental, as men and women wore them to fasten their cloaks and cloaks. Similar functions were fulfilled by pins, designed to hold heavy garments such as cloaks.
Mineralogy.- Kurr (Dr. Johann Gottlob Von) The Mineral Kingdom, 24 lithographed plates, 23 hand-coloured or partly so, one or two heightened with gold or silver, others with gum arabic, captioned tissue-guards, some offsetting of plates onto tissue-guards, occasional minor spotting, some damp-staining to endpapers, original morocco-backed cloth, lacking spine, covers working loose, worn, folio, Edinburgh, 1859.
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (1979 1981) - a small group of Original props and a costume from the television series, 1979-1981, comprises: a brown apron with heavy metal studs, as worn by a Draconian guard; a silver prop laser weapon, approx. 13.5 x 16.3 cm; and a smaller silver and black prop laser weapon, approx. 17 x 10.5cm; a large brown leather gun holster with stitching and a metal clasp; a clear plastic and leather gun holster with stitching and a metal clasp; a smaller black leather gun holster with stitching and two small brass coloured studs; with three accompanying COAs from The Museum of Mom & Popular Culture, signed by curator, Alan J. Adler; together with a Buck Rogers merchandise plastic sweet jar with black strap (7)Buck Rogers in the 25th Century was an Americanscience-fiction adventure television series produced by Universal Studios. The series ran for two seasons from September 1979 April 1981 on NBC. The feature-length pilot episode for the series was released as a theatrical film in March 1979, before the series aired. The film and series were developed by Glen A. Larson and Leslie Stevens, based on the fictional comic strip character, Buck Rogers, created in 1928 by author, Philip Francis Nowlan.Condition Report: Catalogue description has been amended.Draconian guard apron - creasing and some signs of age and wear from use on the production.the silver, and the silver an black laser weapons, both with chips to paintwork and showing general signs of age and wear from use on the production.large brown leather gun holster - some scuffs and rubbing to leather.plastic and leather gun holster - some discolouring through age to the plastic, light wear to leather.black leather gun holster - light scuffs to leather mostly to the verso of the holster.Buck Rogers plastic sweet jar - a few light marks, otherwise reasonable bright condition.
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century.- Thomas Salter Helmet & Space Sound Gun, no. 2264, Thomas Salter, Fife, Scotland, 1981, comprises: a plastic red and white helmet with adjustable liner, play transmitter and receiver, a space sound gun with repeater action, a white and silver Buck Rogers belt, clip on badge and uniform insignia, all contained within the original box. Condition Report: signs of age and wear from use, the original box scuffed at corners and 2 clean edge tears to top right edge.
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (1979-1981) - Original pair of costume men's ankle length boots from the television series, black leather with silver studs, made in Italy, Vero Cuoio, Size 13.Buck Rogers in the 25th Century was an Americanscience-fiction adventure television series produced by Universal Studios. The series ran for two seasons from September 1979 April 1981 on NBC. The feature-length pilot episode for the series was released as a theatrical film in March 1979, before the series aired. The film and series were developed by Glen A. Larson and Leslie Stevens, based on the fictional comic strip character, Buck Rogers, created in 1928 by author, Philip Francis Nowlan.Condition Report: signs of age and wear from use on the production.
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century.- Original black, grey and silver prop ray gun as used by background characters in the television series, 20.5 x 16.5 cm.Buck Rogers in the 25th Century was an Americanscience-fiction adventure television series produced by Universal Studios. The series ran for two seasons from September 1979 April 1981 on NBC. The feature-length pilot episode for the series was released as a theatrical film in March 1979, before the series aired. The film and series were developed by Glen A. Larson and Leslie Stevens, based on the fictional comic strip character, Buck Rogers, created in 1928 by author, Philip Francis Nowlan. Condition Report: Catalogue details have been amended.slight chips to paintwork, signs of age and wear from use on the production.
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (1979-1981). - Original pair of costume men's silver leather platform, ankle length boots from the television series, side zips, marked inside 4061, 12.Buck Rogers in the 25th Century was an Americanscience-fiction adventure television series produced by Universal Studios. The series ran for two seasons from September 1979 April 1981 on NBC. The feature-length pilot episode for the series was released as a theatrical film in March 1979, before the series aired. The film and series were developed by Glen A. Larson and Leslie Stevens, based on the fictional comic strip character, Buck Rogers, created in 1928 by author, Philip Francis Nowlan.Condition Report: signs of age and wear from use on the production, both zips stiff but in working order,
Buck Rogers.- a group of seventeen related publications, comprises: Steele (Addison E.) Buck Rogers in the 25th Century and Buck Rogers That Man on Beta, two first UK. edition paperbacks, original pictorial covers, Sphere Books, 1979; Larson (Glen A) and Leslie Stevens, Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, Fotonovel, first US. edition, original pictorial covers, colour photo. illustrations throughout, Los Angeles: Fotonovel Publications, 1979; Murdoch (M.S.) The Martian Wars Trilogy Book One: Rebellion 2456 [Buck Rogers] paperback edition, original pictorial covers, Penguin Books, 1990; a group of Five Buck Rogers Annuals for the years 1981, 1982 and 1984, including two duplicates for 1981 and 1982, original pictorial boards, pictorial endpapers, colour comic strips throughout, 4to., Stafford Pemberton Publishing Ltd; Dwight (Ravena) Buck Rogers and the Children of Hopetown, first edition, original silver and black backed pictorial boards, illustrated by Kurt Schaffenberger, Golden Press, Western Publishing Inc, 8vo,1979; Buck Rogers in the 25th Century Official Poster Magazine No. 1, folded, 85 ½ x 57 inches, Robert Dille, Universal Studios Inc, JBPI Ltd, 1980 and two duplicates of the same; Figurine Panini Album, original stapled pictorial wrappers, complete with Panini Buck Rogers stickers numbered 1-240 pasted in, various publishers, printed by Edizone Panini, Italy, (1980); together with three Buck Rogers ring binder A4 exercise books (unused) pictorial wrappers,1979. (17)Condition Report: Buck Rogers in the 25th Century - corners a little bumped, toning to lower cover, spine and pages.Buck Rogers That Man on Beta light creasing to covers, lower cover marked, corners and spine ends bumped, foxing to preliminaries and edges.Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, Fotonovel - light wear to covers, corners and spine ends a little bumped, internally clean.Murdoch (M.S.) The Martian Wars Trilogy Book One: Rebellion 2456 [Buck Rogers - Light creasing to covers, corners a little rubbed, toning to edges and pages.Buck Rogers Annuals - some wear and marks to boards, corners and spine ends bumped, mostly clean and bright internally; duplicate Annual for 1981 lacking pictorial front free endpaper, contemporary inscription to front pastedown; duplicate Annual for 1982 with Sellotape to joint of front endpapers and joint of pp. 52-53, some other joints weak and split.Buck Rogers and the Children of Hopetown - light wear to boards, corners a little bumped, internally clean and bright.Buck Rogers in the 25th Century Official Poster Magazine No. 1 - light marks and creases to front cover, poster corners, top and lower centre edges with signs of tape being removed) some wear to fold creases. The two duplicates of the same the first with marker pen inscriptions to all margins, creasing and marked, with loss to corners; the second with light creasing, two clean edge tears to top and lower centre edges.Figurine Panini Album - CR creasing to covers, spine rubbed, light creasing to pages with some rust marks from staples, pages 15-18 loosely inserted; Buck Rogers exercise books - light marks and creasing to covers, foxing to rear card covers,
Varia - Gebet- und Andachtsbücher - - Parizek, Alex. Kern der christlichen Andacht, zum täglichen Gebrauche katholischer Christen größtentheils aus den besten Gebetbüchern gezogen. Mit gestochenem Frontispiz und 5 Kupfertafeln. Prag, Haase, 1812. 133 S., 1 Bl. - Angebunden: Der kleine Baum-Garten. Darinnen überaus nützliche Morgen-Abend-Meß-Beicht- und Kommuniongebete...Mit Holzschnitt-Frontispiz. Glogau, o. Dr., um 1810. 278 S., 1 Bl. 10 x 5,5 cm. Hellblauer Seideneinband der Zeit mit Rücken- und Deckelkantenvergoldung, Goldschnitt, lose in Silbereinbanddecke um 1700 mit reicher filigraner Rücken- und Deckelverzierung und 2 Schließen.Die sehr fein gearbeitete, wohl in Norddeutschland, Holland oder Schweden entstandene Silberdecke wohlerhalten. Eine ähnliche Arbeit wurde am 10.5.1985 bei Sotheby's (Silver and Enamel Bindings) unter der Nr. 44 angeboten. - Der Seideneinband wenig fleckig und etwas berieben.
Silver Pandora bracelet with 14ct gold plated heart clasp, with twelve Pandora charms, including Santa's sleigh, Christmas elves, reindeer, fairy, snowflake and polar bear, some with 14ct gold plated accents, with Pandora box and bagCondition Report:Gold plating starting to wear in places
Gold bracelet and a white gold necklace chain, both hallmarked 9ct, Victorian and later silver jewellery including fobs, bangle, locket, clip, identity bracelet and chainsCondition Report:Gold approx 2.3gm, silver approx 81gm, solder repair to links of gold bracelet
Early 20th century 9ct rose gold shield ring, London 1919, gold diamond stick pin, boxed and a later silver marcasite fob watch by Ciro, on silver marcasite bowCondition Report:Ring approx 2.8gm, size O, stick pin head tested 15ct, body tested 9ct approx 1.3gm, fob watch overwound
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