- BEN SMITH "ORPHIO' FIGURAL WOODCUT 22/25,
BEN SMITH "ORPHIO' FIGURAL WOODCUT 22/25, 1965 Ben Smith (American / Georgia b. 1941). 'Orphio' - 1965, woodblock on paper depicting a seated man playing a the lyre, pencil signed, titled, numbered 22/25 and dated to lower margin, framed. Approximate Dimensions:paper h. 67", w. 36.25"; frame h. 68.25", w. 37.25", d.1
- BEN SMITH (AMERICAN, B. 1941). Woodblock.
BEN SMITH (AMERICAN, B. 1941). Woodblock. "Elijah". 1964. Signed, dated, and titled lower center. No. 15 from an edition of 25. From a Garrison, NY collection. Dimensions: 69" high x 25" wide Condition: Framed behind glass, not examined out of frame. Staining. Toning.
- TWO VINTAGE MCINTOSH STEREO AMPLIFIERScirca
TWO VINTAGE MCINTOSH STEREO AMPLIFIERScirca 1960s, McIntosh Model C20 Stereophonic Pre Amplifier, eight bulbs, serial number "I28A5", with power cord, 5-1/2 x 15-1/4 x 12-1/4 in.; McIntosh Model MC225 Twin 25 Watt Stereo Amplifier, with cage, nine bulbs, power cord, 6-5/8 x 9 x 13-3/4 in.
Provenance: Estate of Ben Smith, Newnan, Georgia
Condition:
surface dust and accretion, not tested for functionality; C20 missing casing; 225 stands off kilter
- EARLY BRONZE MORTAR AND PESTLEpossibly
EARLY BRONZE MORTAR AND PESTLEpossibly 17th century, of typical form, central band with circular pattern, mortar 3 x 4-5/8 in., pestle 7-5/8 in.
Provenance: Estate of Ben Smith, Newnan, Georgia
Condition:
patina, tarnish, dents, pestle sits off kilter
- MESSAPIAN BUFF WARE TROZELLAGreek, probably
MESSAPIAN BUFF WARE TROZELLAGreek, probably 3rd century BCE, uniquely designed beige earthenware vessel, with two high strap handles adorned with wheel form accents, body with black and red pigment decoration, with Sotheby's tag, 7-3/4 x 6 in.
Provenance: Ex-Collection Joseph Ternbach: Sotheby's Sale #1220, Lot 436, November 25, 1987; Estate of Ben Smith, Newnan, Georgia
Condition:
surface accretion, loss to pigment, general wear consistent with age and use
- THREE MEDITERRANEAN TERRACOTTA FIGURESpossibly
THREE MEDITERRANEAN TERRACOTTA FIGURESpossibly ancient, Greek protome of female head, 4-3/4 in.; small Hellenistic bust of female, on wood stand with label reading "c. 320 BC, Hellenistic Greece", 2-3/4 in.; Etruscan conehead figure, mounted on contemporary slate base, with copper support column, 8-7/8 x 5-1/2 x 3-1/2 in.
Provenance: Estate of Ben Smith, Newnan, Georgia
Condition:
wear as found, surface accretion; Etruscan figure with repair to neck
- SMALL GREEK BLACKWARE LEKANISprobably
SMALL GREEK BLACKWARE LEKANISprobably 4th century BCE, lidded cosmetics container, two up turned loop handles, in black glaze, sticker on base reads "Lekane S. Ital. IVc/173.84 Sale 101 #160 Roders 8.19.70 25", 3-1/2 x 6 in.
Provenance: Roders Sale 101, Lot 160, August 19, 1970; Sotheby's Sale #1285, Lot 225, June 30, 1989; Estate of Ben Smith, Newnan, Georgia
Condition:
loss to glaze, chips to rim and handle, repair to handle
- PAIR OF ANCIENT LIDDED APULIAN OLPESGreek,
PAIR OF ANCIENT LIDDED APULIAN OLPESGreek, probably 4th century BCE, two rare and unique polychrome vessels, decoration of Lady of Fashion and birds, lids in matching design, intricate knot form strap handles, 8-3/8 x 5-1/2 in.
Provenance: Sotheby's Sale #5640, Lot 519, November 25, 1987 (accompanied by copy of catalog listing); Estate of Ben Smith, Newnan, Georgia
Condition:
loss to pigment, scattered damage consistent with age and use; one with chip to base, repair to handle; repair and retouch to one lid; one lid with chip
- TERRACOTTA ANTEFIX, MASKGreek/Roman,
TERRACOTTA ANTEFIX, MASKGreek/Roman, possibly 1st/2nd century CE, face surmounted by multi frond palmette, 8-1/2 x 6 x 7-3/4 in.
Provenance: Estate of Ben Smith, Newnan, Georgia
Condition:
cracking, losses, surface accretion
- SIX EARLY CERAMIC OIL LAMPSGreek/Roman,
SIX EARLY CERAMIC OIL LAMPSGreek/Roman, each of different size and style, two with figural design, others with geometric design, one with wood stand, 1-1/2 x 3-1/2 in. to 2 x 5-1/4 in.
Provenance: Estate of Ben Smith, Newnan, Georgia
Condition:
losses, surface accretion and staining
- EGYPTIAN BRONZE FIGURE OF ISISpossibly
EGYPTIAN BRONZE FIGURE OF ISISpossibly ancient, seated female holding child in lap, with lucite stand, figure 6-1/4 x 2 x 2-1/2 in.
Provenance: Estate of Ben Smith, Newnan, Georgia
Condition:
patina, loss to surface, slight scratching to stand
- EARLY CARVED MARBLE CAPITAL FRAGMENTCorinthian
EARLY CARVED MARBLE CAPITAL FRAGMENTCorinthian style, curved form, with floral, swirl, and leafy accents, 8 x 16-3/4 x 5 in.
Provenance: Estate of Ben Smith, Newnan, Georgia
Condition:
losses and damage as found