Jan 25, 2024 10:00 EST
Old Master & 19th Century Paintings, Drawings & Prints / English & Continental Decorative Arts
650
Late Roman Mosaic Panel of Two Ducks
Estate / Collection: Property of a Prominent New York Corporation
Circa 4th-5th Century AD
Rectangular in form, with multicolored tesserae depicting two opposing birds, each with wings folded underneath, long necks and beaks held high and on a cream ground enclosed in a darker border, the original tesserae set in a modern cement matrix and metal frame for stability and presentation.
Overall 22 3/4 x 44 inches; 57.8 x 111.7 cm.
This lot is accompanied by an Art Loss Register certificate.
Provenance:
Private collection, Beirut
Edward H. Merrin Gallery, New York
Acquired from the above in 1989 by the present owner
Sold for $11,520
Estimated at $8,000 - $12,000
Includes Buyer's Premium
Estate / Collection: Property of a Prominent New York Corporation
Circa 4th-5th Century AD
Rectangular in form, with multicolored tesserae depicting two opposing birds, each with wings folded underneath, long necks and beaks held high and on a cream ground enclosed in a darker border, the original tesserae set in a modern cement matrix and metal frame for stability and presentation.
Overall 22 3/4 x 44 inches; 57.8 x 111.7 cm.
This lot is accompanied by an Art Loss Register certificate.
Provenance:
Private collection, Beirut
Edward H. Merrin Gallery, New York
Acquired from the above in 1989 by the present owner
Approximate weight 150 lbs. Overall excellent condition with original tesserae set in modern cement matrix and metal frame for stability and presentation. Approximately 30 percent of the tesserae were reset in modern times. Heavy-duty custom-made steel fabricated mounting brackets and fasteners for hanging accompany this lot.
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Auction: Old Master & 19th Century Paintings, Drawings & Prints / English & Continental Decorative Arts, Jan 25, 2024
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Auction of Old Master & 19th Century Paintings, Drawings & Prints on January 25, 2024
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Comprising Lots 624 - 883 in the Sale
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We Invite You to Contact Us for a Complimentary Auction Evaluation of Your Fine Art
NEW YORK, NY -- International competition drove strong results at Doyle's auction of Old Master & 19th Century Paintings, Drawings & Prints on January 25, 2024. The sale showcased a wide range of works including landscapes, still lifes, portraits and religious subjects by European artists from the Renaissance through the 19th century.
Wojciech Kossak (1856-1942) was a member of a celebrated Polish family of artists who specialized in equestrian subjects and scenes from military history. The sale featured a remarkable work depicting an historic victory of the fabled German Black Hussars over a Russian artillery unit, probably during the Seven Years’ War. Competitive bidding drove this painting to $28,800, more than doubling its estimate.
François Boucher‘s paintings and drawings are prized for their idyllic evocations of the French rococo style. Achieving an exceptional $25,600 was a lovely chalk drawing of a lady holding a birdcage. It was clearly executed by an artist who knew Boucher's style intimately, probably a member of his immediate circle.
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