Aphrodite - Illustrations by Buttera

Aphrodite Ancient Manners Author: Pierre Louys Illustrations Frank J. Buttera Dated: 1932 Publisher: Three Sirens Press Editi

Slipcased set of Aphrodite. Illustrations en coulerus de Paul-mile B?cat. Publisher: Paris, L'dition d'Art H. Piazza, 1937. Exemplaire No. 259. Half leather with decorative covers and endsheets. The b

Aphrodite, with 12 full page illustration of Donald Denton. Privately Printed for Subscribers Only, 1928. Pierre Louys, with 12 full page illustrations by Donald Denton. Limited in 175 numbered copies

The domed crown with median ridge and carinated perimeter, topped by a rounded finial, a moulded spiral motif on each temple, a Greek dedicatory inscription to the rear translating to:“(taken) f

Height: 43 1/4 inches (110 cm.), Width: 23 1/2 inches (60 cm.) 664-525 B.C. / 26th Dynasty Ex. Important American private collection, Florida, acquired in the 1980's; Ex. European private collection,

The figure wearing a headdress enshrouding his gilded face, a broad decorative collar, Maat with her wings out-spread, two recumbent facing Anubi underneath.This elaborate sarcophagus lid is anthropoi

Cypriot, ca. 750 - 600 B.C. Ornamented with broad and narrow bands, the neck framed with geometric ornament. Light buff slip with red and black paint. A wide red band towards mid section surrounded by

Egyptian, ca. 26th-30th (664-332 B.C.) Solid cast, its tail curving around to the front, the eyes, mouth, and ears are incised, greenish-brownish patina. This seated cat is the archetypal image of the

Canosan, ca. 700 B.C. Featuring a massive Canosan volute krater, the handle terminals in the form of molded Medussa masks on both sides. Decorated with a standing Murmillo gladiator, within two column

Height: 5 3/8 inches (13.6 cm.) 3400-3200 B.C. / Pre-dynastic Period, Naqada II. Ex. Florida private collection, K.S., 1975. Naqada is a town on the West bank of the Nile known as Nubt in ancient Egyp

Circa 1069-664 B.C., 3rd Intermediate Period Dimensions: Height 8 3/4 inches (22.2 cm.) Ex. NY private collection; Ex. New Jersey private collection, acquired in early 1970's. Guaranteed to be authent

Holy Land, ca. 1st century B.C. - 2nd century A.D. This fantastic ring made of bronze, has two menorahs one on each side, the bezel engraved with a Syraic or aramaic script. Dimensions: Diam. 19 mms.

Culture: Anatolian, Date: 1000 B.C., Medium: Bronze, Provenance: Ex: New York private collection, Ex: German private collection, 1980's, Ex: Hirsch auction, 2014 (sold for 5000 euros). Dimensions: H.

Cypriot, most likely Cypro Archaic Period I, 750-600 B.C. Dimensions: Height 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm.) Provenance: Ex- Private early collection, assembled in the 1960's / 1970's-- M.R. Collection. Conditio

Hellenistic, ca. 3rd-2nd Century B.C. An elaborately sculpted marble relief bust. Dimensions: H. 9 7/8 inches (25.1 cm.) (with stand) H. 8 1/4 inches (21 cm.) (without stand) Provenance: Ex- French pr

Roman, ca. 1st Century A.D. Dimensions: Height 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm.) Provenance: Ex: European art market, 1970's; Ex: Important Florida private collection, 1982-2015 Condition Report: Intact. Very Fine

Supported on a base ring, and the body matrix is made of aubergine colored glass, and white / green canes. Similar examples are on display in museums the Toledo Museum, Newark Museum, and the Hermitag

Roman, ca. 3rd-4th Century A.D. Free blown, translucent aubergine color, with ovoid body and splayed foot, collared neck, a wide handle and rim. Dimensions: H. 8 in. (20.3 cm.) Provenance: Ex- New Jer

Roman, ca. 3rd Century A.D. Dimensions: Height 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm.) Provenance: Ex- Netherlands private collection, 1988. Condition Report: Intact. Exceptional state. Everything sold by Aphrodite Galle

Near Eastern, ca. 2500 B.C. Dimensions: Height 6 4/5 in. (17.2 cm.) Provenance: Ex: Early Connecticut private collection formed in the 1960's; Ex: NY Gallery showcase of Eye Idols, 2014. Condition Rep

Length: 1 15/16 inches (4.8 cm.) Circa 4th Millennium B.C. Ex. Haddad family collection, acquired in the early 1970's. Highly uncommon type being that of a female. With a dot motif in the pubic area,

Height: 9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm.) Width: 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm.) 2nd Century B.C. - 2nd Century A.D. Ex: Maryland private collection, assembled in the 1980's. Authenticity guaranteed. A certificate + official

Height: 6 7/8 inches (17.5 cm.) 664-332 B.C. / 26th Dynasty Ex. Florida private collection, K.S., 1975. Authenticity guaranteed. A certificate + official Aphrodite Gallery authenticity hang-tag will b

Roman, ca. 1st Century A.D. Translucent marbled blue glass flask, with a globular body, flaring rim, and cylindrical neck, which is pushed into the body. Decorated with cobalt blue swirls. Rare type.