On June 8, Christie's New York will hold its bi-annual sale of Antiquities. This season, the auction will offer a particularly beautiful selection of Greek works of art, including a superb limestone head of Hermes and a marble torso of Artemis, alongside fine examples of Roman, Egyptian, Phoenician and Near Eastern works of art.
Roman highlights: A Roman bronze head of a man, circa 1st century B.C. - 1st century A.D. Exquisitely modeled, this is the head of a youthful man with smooth skin, high cheekbones, sensual lips and luscious tousled curls. The style is reminiscent of earlier Greek forms which was very much sought after by Roman collectors. Estimate: $300,000-500,000.
A Roman marble mosaic panel, circa 3rd century A.D.: The scene depicts a central figure surrounded by a leopard, a panther and representations of winged, nude Eros figures, set in elaborate scrolling foliage. Estimate: $200,000-300,000.
Greek highlights: A Greek limestone head of Hermes, Classical Period, circa 4th century B.C. Mainland and Western Greek artists employed limestone for their sculptures beginning in the Archaic Period. Like all Greek sculptures, this fine statue of a god would have been brightly painted. The fact that a deity is presented, sculpted in the round, harmoniously proportioned and showing crisp, refined details, suggests that this work may once have served as a cult statue or in a temple pediment. Estimate: $250,000-350,000.
Want to see what 24 hours of creative awesomeness look like? Click here.
This news message is supported by The Creative Finder, an online platform for photographers, illustrators, designers, and art directors to promote their portfolios towards new clients and collaborators. Creatives who wish to sign up for an account can save 10% off annual fees with promo code 'designtaxi'.
