The Lansdowne Herakles

The Lansdowne Herakles Howard Seymour (1978). Malibu, J.Paul Getty Museum. ISBN: 0-89236-008-9 CHF 50 / 100 EUR 45 / 91 _____________________________ The library of Dr J. Robert Guy T

early 6th century B.C., figure with arm raised with what would have been a club in hand, lion at proper left hand, wearing a lion skin, knotted at chest, draping over shoulders and lion's head enclosi

Ancient Greece, Athens, Early Attic, ca. 6th century BCE. A very large and incredibly fine black-figure neck amphora of an exceptionally elegant, classic form - both sides expertly painted with mesmer

Ancient Greece, Athens, Early Attic, ca. 530 to 520 BCE. A very large and incredibly fine black-figure neck amphora of an exceptionally elegant, classic form - both sides expertly painted with mesmeri

Roman Empire, ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE. An attractive marble torso of a statue depicting a male figure, most likely Herakles (Hercules), the quintessential hero of ancient times, as he appears to be

Rome, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE. Cast via the lost wax process, a bronze wagon/chariot fitting depicting a bust of Herakles (Hercules) wearing a lion skin and lion-headed cloak with f

Greece, Athens, ca. 480 BCE. A striking oinochoe featuring a bust of the legendary hero Herakles (Hercules) as the body, with a trefoil spout, and a high arched handle joining rim to shoulder. Herakle

Greece, Athens, ca. early 5th century BCE. A fabulous lekythos attributed to the Haimon Group, featuring an action-packed depiction of Herakles wrestling the Nemean lion created via the black figure t

Excellent paint detail with wingtip carving and thin fanned out tail. Applied wooden beard on underside. Maker's signature on underside of lower wing. Measures 12.25" long with a 10.5" wingspan.

**Originally Listed At $6000** Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 4th century CE. A finely cast form of a bust of Hercules (Herakles) with a cloak and hood made from the body of the Nemean lion. Exten

A Five-Piece Gorham Mfg. Co. Lansdowne Pattern Silver Tea and Coffee Service, Providence, Rhode Island, designed 1917 Marks: (lion-anchor-G), STER

Providence, Rhode Island, 20th century. A service for 12, comprising:  Twelve dinner knives, with stainless blades, 8 3/8in. l  Twelve spreaders, with stainless blades, 6in. l Twelve bullion

Comprised of (11) monogrammed dinner forks - approx. 7 1/2" in length; (13) monogrammed regular forks - approx. 7 " in length; (11) monogrammed salad forks - approx. 6 1/4" in length; (

Greece, Athens, ca. early 5th century BCE. A fabulous pottery lekythos featuring an action-packed depiction of Herakles (Roman Hercules) wrestling the Nemean lion rendered via the black figure techniq

Gorham "Lansdowne" tea and coffee service, including kettle on stand, tea and coffee pots, covered sugar, creamers and waste bowl. 8 pcs. approx 113 Troy Oz

Gorham Lansdowne sterling silver tea set with sterling silver tray. Three piece service consisting of teapot, cream pitcher and double handle sugar on round tray. 10"H (pitcher), 62.69 troy oz

1884 Marquess or Marchioness of Lansdowne gold coin mounted as a pendant in 14kt yellow gold. Total approx. weight is 42.3 dwt. From a Greenwich, CT estate. Dimensions: approx. 2" diameter.

One Hundred Seventeen (117) Piece Gorham Lansdowne Sterling Silver Flatware. Includes: 12 iced tea spoons, 12 bouillon spoons, 9 teaspoons, 12 ice cream spoons, 12 demitasse spoons, 12 forks, 12 indiv

One Hundred Five (105) Piece Set of Gorham Lansdowne Sterling Flatware. Includes: 12 Forks 7", 12 Knives (stainless blades) 9-1/2", 12 salad forks, 12 bullion spoons, 12 butter paddles, 6 gumbo spoons

3rd-5th century AD. A stucco frieze fragment depicting Herakles standing, wearing a pleated kilt, lion-skin mantle tied beneath the chin, carrying an animal over his shoulders (the Ceryneian Hind?); m

Roman Empire, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. Rare glazed pottery canteen of light clay, once glazed with nearly white lead glaze surface. One side shows a standing warrior figure, probably Herakles holdin

Unsigned; a very well executed 19th century rendition of this widely copied portrait originally painted by Gilbert Stuart in 1796. The panel measures 27 x 19, frame measures 32.5 x 24.5 inches.

Central Asia, Pakistan and Afghanistan, Gandharan Empire, ca. 200 BCE to 400 CE. A skillfully carved grey schist panel depicting Herakles (Roman Hercules) wrestling with the Lernaean Hydra - the chall

Magna Graecia, Southern Italy, Eastern Apulia/Gnathia, ca. 340 to 325 BCE. A large wheel-thrown olpe supported by a wide, concave ringed foot with a decorative everted ridge. The bulbous body is adorn