Bull's Head Rhyton From Knossos 1500BC Tribute Painting

Description

CORRECTION TO SHIPPING TIME, THIS IS SELLER SHIPPING, ARRIVAL TIME IS 4-10 DAYS FROM PURCHASE DATE. Turning the pages of an Art History book the image of this sculpture remained in her mind. One of less than a handful of paintings from the '90s by artist Naomi Bar-Lev, this one paying homage to this sculpture of a bull more than 3500 years after it's creation. This modern representation is acrylic paint over concrete on canvas. The work is not signed due to a possible distraction from the subject matter on these large works. Her distinctive style is the signature.

Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Good

Origin:
United States

Materials & Techniques:
Acrylic Paint, Canvas, Concrete

Details:
Art Subjects: Animals
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: United States
Frame Type: Unframed

Condition

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Good

Buyer's Premium

20%

Dimensions

36 x 36 x 0.5 in

Bull's Head Rhyton From Knossos 1500BC Tribute Painting

Lot 0494

Estimate $4,400-$8,250

Oct 18, 2026, 3:03 PM EDT

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