![5 1/2" Porphyry Iowa Slant Groove Axe Made by the Late TJ Onken: 5 1/2" Porphyry Iowa Slant Groove Axe Made by the Late TJ Onken August 1, 1946 - April 6, 2018. Considered the best axe maker of the past several decades TJ made a living making axes for his Brother a](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7983/315967/169414207_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1705174541)
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![5 1/2" Porphyry Iowa Slant Groove Axe Made by the Late TJ Onken: 5 1/2" Porphyry Iowa Slant Groove Axe Made by the Late TJ Onken August 1, 1946 - April 6, 2018. Considered the best axe maker of the past several decades TJ made a living making axes for his Brother a](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7983/315967/169414207_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1705174541)
![A Roman pavonazzo marble & porphyry center table: A Roman pavonazzo marble and porphyry veneered center tablethe base originally for a labrum, circa 1st/2nd century C.E.height 29 3/4in (76cm); diameter 38 3/4in (99cm) Provenance:Property from the Col](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6349/316792/170036045_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1705808284)
![PIERRE-NICOLAS HUILLIOT: PIERRE-NICOLAS HUILLIOT 1674 Paris - 20 December 1751 ibid. STILL LIFE WITH A BASKET AND FLOWERS, GRAPES, PEACHES, SHELLFISH, A POTTED PLANT AND A PORPHYRY VASE Oil on canvas (relined). 101 x 88 cm (F](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2656/320330/172185000_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1708621585)
![Natural History - Large Historic Cut & Polished Porphyry Slice.: Comprising lacquered porphyry slice of irregular shape, cut and polished on one side, probably recycled material mined in ancient Roman times between the 1st and 5th century A.D. 917 grams, 28 cm (11](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1191/317886/170613694_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1706612808)
![Native American Indian Porphyry Bannerstone: Stone is damaged. Appears to have age, but is being sold as-is. 4 5/8" long, 3 5/8" wide.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7411/319802/172163685_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1708578132)
![Sculpture, Emperor Caesar: Sculpture of Emperor Julius Caesar in very rare red onyx, with green porphyry base. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, INFORMATION OF THE LOT AND SHIPPING INFORMATION CAN BE REQUEST BY SENDING AN EMAIL TO: info@unica](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2966/319570/171921794_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1708154796)
![A Group of Six Assorted Egyptian Porphyry Fragments: possibly Roman Largest fragment height 9 in.; width 14 in.; depth 7 1/2 in. Smallest fragment height 2 1/4 in.; width 9 3/4 in.: depth 2 3/4 in. Provenance Gérard Monluc, Paris Catalog](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/246/313826/168234179_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1703699692)
![An Egyptian Porphyry Urn with carved with Lion's Masks, probably late 17th century: height 9 in. 23 cm](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/246/313826/168234178_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1703699692)
![A Humphrey Palmer Variegated Ware Covered Vase, UK, 1770s: A Humphrey Palmer Variegated Ware Covered Vase, UK, 1770s Earthenware, stoneware, metal hardware Sponge-decorated in imitation of porphyry, the creamware areas likely originally gilded; mounted on a b](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/65/315898/169399966_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1705096479)
![A Wedgwood & Bentley Variegated Ware Covered Vase, UK, 1770s: A Wedgwood & Bentley Variegated Ware Covered Vase, UK, 1770s Stoneware, metal hardware Sponged decoration in imitation of porphyry on White Terra-Cotta body, mounted on a black basalt plinth Imp](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/65/315898/169399960_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1705096479)
![A pair of ebonized faux porphyry marble consoles: A pair of gilt bronze mounted ebonized faux porphyry and faux marble console tableslate 19th centuryheight 36in (91.5cm); width 44in (112cm); depth 12 1/2in (32cm)](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6349/314458/168554420_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1703877966)
![Green porphyry torso: Magnificent virile torso in green porphyry and base in pink partridge marble. Period First half of the 20th centuryCentury: XX century. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AND INFORMATION CAN BE REQUESTED BY EMAIL. Ind](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2966/314296/168580001_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1703878651)
![§ MAURICE COCKRILL R.A., F.B.A. (BRITISH 1936-2013) PORPHYRY ROCK AND CORK OAK, L'ESTEREL -: MAURICE COCKRILL PORPHYRY ROCK AND CORK OAK, L'ESTEREL - 1980 Oil on canvas laid on board 1936 Collection of the Late Dr. Tom Scott, sold to benefit the National Trust for Scotland. 20cm x 42cm (8in x](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/94/313767/168187352_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1703238843)
![5 1/2" Granite Celt w/ a Porphyry Spot On the Pole found in SE Iowa: 5 1/2" Granite Celt w/ a Porphyry Spot On the Pole found in SE Iowa. Ex Tom Ryan Collection](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7983/311763/166786557_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1701543862)
![Pharaoh Statue Napoleonic Egyptian Campaign Style Grand Tour Souvenir Heavy Faux Porphyry Scagliola: Pharaoh Statue Napoleonic Egyptian Campaign Style Grand Tour Souvenir Heavy Faux Porphyry Scagliola Walking Figurine Single Bookend Approximately 12 inches tall.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4467/312353/167379740_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1702692102)
![Jaeger le Coultre Table Clock in Red Porphyry color Enamel, 1960s: Model 531, 1960s. Porphyry colored dial from Egypt, collector's item. Caliber 240/3, 9 jewels.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8129/312445/167413814_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1702299683)
![A late Louis XV-early Louis XVI patinated and gilt-bronze mantel clock "à l'élé: A late Louis XV-early Louis XVI patinated and gilt-bronze mantel clock "à l'éléphant", circa 1775 on a porphyry base, with an enamelled dial Height. 10½ in, width. 7 in, depth. 3&#](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/246/311548/166663366_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1701457264)
![Natural History - Historic Cut & Polished Roman Porphyry Slice Group [4]: . Comprising lacquered porphyry slices of irregular shapes, cut and polished on both sides, probably recycled material mined in ancient Roman times. 204 grams total, 11-20 cm (4 3/8 - 7 7/8 in.). Mine](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1191/307827/164461856_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1698670276)
![An Egyptian andesite porphyry flattened jar: An Egyptian andesite porphyry flattened jar Predynastic Period, Naqada II, circa 3500-3200 B.C. 8.6cm high Footnotes: Provenance: London art market. Anonymous sale; Sotheby's, New York, 10 Decembe](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1043/310736/166239213_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1700828030)
![Table with porphyry top: Round table in lacquered and gilded wood with four legs depicted as warriors; imperial porphyry top. Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes 20th century. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, INFORM](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2966/310317/166013130_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1700555347)
![A PAIR OF BRONZE AND ROCK CRYSTAL RHINOCEROS SCULPTURES, 20th CENTURY: A PAIR OF BRONZE AND ROCK CRYSTAL RHINOCEROS SCULPTURES, 20th CENTURY having a patinated bronze rhinoceros standing on an ormolu mounted porphyry style base with rock crystal and malachite obelisks, t](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6071/308991/165194156_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1699487499)
![A Louis XVI gilt-bronze mounted Greek green porphyry vase nacelle, circa 1780 | Vase nacelle et son: A Louis XVI gilt-bronze mounted Greek green porphyry vase nacelle, circa 1780 Height. 17 in, width. 21 5/8 in ----------------------------------------------- Vase nacelle et son couvercle en porphyre](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/246/308387/164800999_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1699029122)
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![Porphyry birdstones: Apex of ancient Native American sculpture](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/image.jpg)
Porphyry birdstones: Apex of ancient Native American sculpture
NEW YORK — Thousands of years ago, after the last glacial period ended, the Native Americans of North America carved stones for tools, weapons and also as artful objects. Chief among the Archaic period (circa 4000-1000 BCE) objects whose original function has been lost to history are porphyry birdstones. Highly polished and sculptural, they gained the […]
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Roland readies mid-summer Estates Sale for June 30-July 1
GLEN COVE, N.Y. – Roland Auctions will present its June-July Estates Sale on Friday, June 30 and Saturday, July 1. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.
![Frick Collection flaunts curious luxury objects from the Gregory Gift](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/3-Portrait-of-a-Woman-1.jpg)
Frick Collection flaunts curious luxury objects from the Gregory Gift
NEW YORK – The celebrated holdings of decorative arts objects amassed by Henry Clay Frick have been significantly enriched in recent decades by gifts from other collectors. A remarkable bequest in 2020 from the collection of Alexis Gregory builds on this tradition by enhancing the museum’s existing holdings and introducing to the museum new types of […]
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Cowan’s to offer Native American art April 16
CINCINNATI – Cowan’s will present its Native American Art auction on April 16 beginning at 10 a.m. Eastern. Absentee and live online bidding will be provided by LiveAuctioneers.