16th Century - Ariadne, Abandoned by Theseus

Michael Ramstead oil on canvas “Ariadne Abandoned”, 2015. Mythological figure Ariadne is abandoned on the Island of Naxus by Theseus. Signed and dated on back. Measures 11” x 14&#822

Sotheby's, Sales N10336, Important Chinese Art, on Sep 23rd 2020, LOT510 A LARGE 'LONGQUAN' CELADON-GLAZED TRIPOD CENSER MING DYNASTY, 16TH CENTURY 明十六世紀 龍&#2

Single leaf from a sixteenth-century Persian illuminated manuscript copy of the Shahnameh written by Ferdowsi. Bottom third of the leaf bears a full colour illumination depicting BahramGur, a famous S

Northern Europe, likely Netherlands or Germany, Renaissance Period, ca. 16th century CE. A fine silver ring presenting a ribbon-form band that thickens to an ovoid bezel inscribed "IHS" - a Christogra

North Pacific, Hawaiian Islands, Maui, Lahaina, Pre-Contact Period, ca. 16th to 18th century CE. A rare example of a hand-carved stone bowl known as a sorcerer's bowl, or kapuahikuni ana' an'a. The he

A rare 16th century Lanzknechte “Zweihander” double edged sword. The quillions terminating with scaled demons, surmounted by large side rings, the parrying hooks showing a decorative edge.

English, 16th century. A rectangular carved oak relief panel depicting St. George slaying the dragon, the carving presented in high relief with some elements carved in the round, with the fallen drago

Central Asia, Tibet, ca. 16th to 17th century CE. A beautiful finial from a Buddhist monk's staff, made of iron with incredibly delicate gold inlays forming a series of swirling motifs around its cyli

A Carved Bon Manuscript Book Cover Tibet, circa 16th century Wood 27.5 in x 9.5 in Carved with 5 Bon deities on the front. The back is painted in various script and designs.

16th Century Oil on Cradled Panel, Portrait of an Aristocratic Man. Date marked A. 1589 top left corner. Sotheby's label attached en verso. Measures 19-1/2' x 14", frame measures 24-3/4" x 19-1/4". Co

Western Europe or North America, Spain or Mexico, Spanish Colonial Period, ca. 16th century CE. A striking broad rapier, known as an espada ropera in Spanish or spada da lato - "side sword" - in Itali

Southeast Asia, Thailand, Ayutthaya Kingdom, ca. 16th to 17th century CE. A beautiful example of a life-sized brass hand of Buddha in the traditional Abhaya Mudra, the gesture of protection with finge

DESCRIPTION: Sixteenth century Korean pottery vessel in wooden box. Wheel-thrown stoneware vessel decorated with celadon glaze and white slip patterns. Organic and geometric patterns. MEASUREMENTS: Ve

North Pacific, Hawaiian Islands, Pre-Contact Period, ca. 16th to 18th century CE. A group of 5 hand-pecked volcanic stone playing pieces, shaped into rounded, discoidal shapes. These pieces were used

North Pacific, Hawaiian Islands, Pre-Contact Period, ca. 16th to mid-17th century CE. A rare and fascinating lamp used for burning oil extracted from the kukui nut, which translates to "candle nut," s

A glaib axe, sometimes called a glaive or mordaxt, dating from the 16th century. The blade shows maker's marks in the form of three eight-sided impressions. Possibly refitted onto a period salvaged po

Western Europe, probably France, ca 15th to 16th century. Lovely heavy wooden tri-panel icon featuring Madonna and Child, flanked by female angels to each side. Angels show reverence/ devotion by hold

Southeast Asia, Thailand, Ayutthaya Kingdom, ca. 16th to 17th century CE. A beautiful example of a life-sized gilt-brass hand of Buddha in the traditional Abhaya Mudra, the gesture of protection with

**First Time At Auction** North Pacific, Hawaiian Islands, Maui, Lahaina, Pre-Contact Period, ca. 16th to 18th century CE. A finely preserved poi pounder of a bell-shaped form carved from brown-hued s

North Pacific, Hawaiian Islands, Pre-Contact Period, ca. 16th to mid-17th century CE. A rare and fascinating lamp used for burning oil extracted from the kukui nut, which translates to "candle nut," h

An engraving black and white panel depiction of the "Rape of the Sabines" in the 16th century style. Now with shrinkage into strips and with losses to the image. Framed by an important inset and Lapis

Very Rare form German helm patterned after the 16th century examples of armet type helms crafted with Maximilian style skull(hammered from a single sheet of steel) and armet opening face plates hinged

North Pacific, Hawaii, ca. ca. 16th to mid-17th century CE. A wonderful basalt lamp of conical form, ingeniously hand-crafted from the body of a discarded poi pounder. The top of the lamp displays a g

A very rare and highly collectible antique Spanish Renaissance carved wood figure of the Madonna with Child, dating back to the 16th century. Crafted with meticulous detail, this exquisite piece radia