- 19TH C. STAFFORDSHIRE POTTERY LIONSEngland
19TH C. STAFFORDSHIRE POTTERY LIONSEngland circa 1840, showing the reclining figures of a lion male and female, both modelled on teal painted rocky mounds, the lioness measuring 2.5" high x 4.25" wide, the male measuring 2.7/8" high x 4.25" wide.
- LARGE ANTIQUE BRONZE ARAB ON HORSE FIGHTING
LARGE ANTIQUE BRONZE ARAB ON HORSE FIGHTING LIONS Antique large sized bronze (apparently unsigned, in the manner of Aime Millet) of an Arab mounted on a horse fighting two lions. The rearing horse being attacked by the lioness, the Moor on the ground with a dagger stabbing a lion. With a small "2711" impressed in the rear, no signature of foundry mark located. Polished, hole on Moors head possibly missing a hat? Helmet? Feather? Quite large and heavy. Bronze only: 18" tall x 19" W x 7.75" D, on base, 2.5" tall x 20.5" wide x 8.5" deep. Condition: Good.
- CHINESE CARVED JADE PENDANT OF A LIONESS,
CHINESE CARVED JADE PENDANT OF A LIONESS, CUB AND a Buttefly. Chinese jade carving displaying a lioness with her cub, and further accented by a butterfly on the lioness' back. Total approx. weight is 63.9 grams (gross). From a New Britain, CT estate. Dimensions: jade carving measures approx. 1.40" w x 2.10" d x 1.15" h. Condition: Good, with light surface scratches and minor dings/dents.
- STEVE BURGESS (1960-), SUNDOWNER Title:
STEVE BURGESS (1960-), SUNDOWNER Title: Steve Burgess (1960-), Sundowner Medium: oil on board Dimensions: 20 x 30 Frame dimensions: 24 7/8 x 35 x 1 3/4 Notes: “Whilst on my way back to my safari lodge in the Masai Mara after a hot day out in the Talek river area, I was looking forward to a long, cool drink, or ‘Sundowner’ when I came across this lioness enjoying her own Sundowner! I immediately knew the the low, warm, evening light on the lioness would make a lovely scene for a painting and the title of the painting obviously chose itself!” — Steve Burgess
- A PAIR OF CHINESE DARK GREEN JADE BUDDHISTIC
A PAIR OF CHINESE DARK GREEN JADE BUDDHISTIC LIONS, MOD...A PAIR OF CHINESE DARK GREEN JADE BUDDHISTIC LIONS, MODERN, in a mottled dark green jade with whitish cloudy inclusions interspersed with black specs, each traditionally detailed and seated with a curly mane framing protruding bulbous eyes, over an open snarling mouth revealing fangs and a barrel chest with harness suspending fly swatters alternating floret pendants, the lion with his right paw resting on a sphere (representing the world) and the lioness with her left paw resting on a lion cub, height: 22", length: 21", depth: 12"; raised on custom carved wood rectangular stands, height: 27 1/2", length: 26", depth: 17".
Condition:
Each in good condition with some small nicks scattered throughout, buildup in crevices, and a polished surface. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."
- PAUL FRIEDRICH MEYERHEIM (GERMAN 1842-1915)PAUL
PAUL FRIEDRICH MEYERHEIM (GERMAN 1842-1915)PAUL FRIEDRICH MEYERHEIM (GERMAN 1842-1915)
The Kiss of the Hand , 1888
oil on panel
53.3 x 69.9 cm (21 x 27 1/2 in)
signed and dated lower left
PROVENANCE
Hugo Ruef Kunstauktionen, Munich, March 24, 1994, lot 217 (as Der Handkuss )
Sotheby's, London, November 16, 1994, lot 174 (as Happy Family )
Christie's, New York, October 22, 2008, lot 262
Acquired at the above by the present owner.
CONDITION
Observed in frame, the work appears in excellent condition. Some horizontal surface residue apparent at the top center and right. Inspection under UV light shows an even layer of varnish; underneth it, scattered and small areas of retouching, such as to the leg of the lioness and right of the lion's tail, measuring at most 1 cm (3/8 in.) in length / diameter. There is a thin line of retouching at the lower left edge (below and to the right of the trunk), 7 cm (2 3/4 in.) long.
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- RARE EGYPTIAN LAPIS LAZULI SEATED SEKHMET
RARE EGYPTIAN LAPIS LAZULI SEATED SEKHMET AMULETEgypt, Late Dynastic Period, 26th to 31st Dynasty, ca. 664 to 332 BCE. A lovely and petite amulet depicting Sekhmet, the lioness-headed goddess of war, military strategy, and healing. Hand-carved from mottled cobalt blue lapis lazuli with burnt ochre, khaki, and dark brown inclusions, the leonine deity presents in a seated pose atop an integral plinth while holding one arm to her bosom and the other against her side. Each lateral side of the throne bears an incised image of 2 Was scepters and an ankh which suggest power, dominion, and control over life. She wears an ankle-length skirt beneath a headdress with lengthy lappets, and an integral suspension loop is situated behind her head. Her protruding countenance exhibits a pair of miniscule eyes beneath thick brows, a narrow snout with delineated jowls, and a narrow nose, all beneath a pair of tab-shaped ears that flank a central cavity meant for attaching a separate headdress like a sun disc. Size: 0.9" L x 0.56" W x 1.37" H (2.3 cm x 1.4 cm x 3.5 cm)
Sekhmet (also Sakhmet), among the oldest deities in the Egyptian pantheon, is typically depicted as a lion-headed woman and sometimes wearing a sun disc on her head. When shown sitting, she usually holds an ankh of life or a rattle-like instrument known as a sistrum - this example shows her not holding anything; when standing, she wields a sceptre formed from papyrus, the symbol of Lower Egypt, the area with which she is most often associated. Her name comes from the Egyptian word "Sekhem" which translates to "power" or "might" - indeed "Sekhmet" is sometimes translated as "Powerful One" or "She who is Powerful." Sekhmet is also mentioned in several spells of The Book of the Dead (or the Book of Going Forth by Day), discussed as both a creative and destructive force, but above all, the guardian of Ma'at (balance, truth, or justice) who defies evil.
Cf. a stylistically similar faience example of Sekhmet holding a sistrum in Arnold, Dorothea. "An Egyptian Bestiary." The Metropolitan Museum of Art Bulletin, Spring 1995, Vol. LII, no. 4, p. 18, fig. 14.
Provenance: private Southern California, USA collection, bestowed 2006; ex-private Los Angeles, California, USA collection, acquired before 2006; ex-Hesperia Auction, New York, USA, November 27, 1990, Lot 60, #36
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#170612
Condition:
Loss to attached element atop head as shown. Minor abrasions to figure and throne, with softening to some incised details on lateral sides of throne, otherwise intact and excellent. Great surface smoothness and preservation to finer details. Petite hole drilled through base for mounting on old display stand.
- EGYPTIAN GLAZED FAIENCE RING - AEGIS
EGYPTIAN GLAZED FAIENCE RING - AEGIS W/ SEKHMETAncient Egypt, Third Intermediate Period, 21st to 25th Dynasty, ca. 1069 to 664 BCE. A stunning faience ring of delicate form comprised of a mold-made aegis attached to a hand-formed annular shank. The front of the aegis features a bust of the lioness-headed deity Sekhmet, goddess of healing, military strategy, and war, who presents with a regal presence above a triangular lotus flower. Her head protrudes forth with slit-form eyes, puffy jowls beneath a petite nose, and a semicircular mane, and above her head is a sun disk fronted with a pair of soft, perky ears. Beneath her mane are the lappets of her royal headdress, and beneath the entire bust is a wesekh broad collar intended to emulate the front of a shield. Sekhmet's effigy is attached to one area of a wide ring bearing 5 incised concentric bands across the exterior, and the entire accessory is embellished with thick layers of brilliant blue glaze. Size (ring): 1.25" L x 0.6" W x 1.4" H (3.2 cm x 1.5 cm x 3.6 cm); (aegis): 0.6" W x 0.875" H (1.5 cm x 2.2 cm); (shank): 0.375" W (1 cm); US ring size 11.5
Sekhmet (also Sakhmet), among the oldest deities in the Egyptian pantheon, is typically depicted as a lioness-headed woman and sometimes wearing a sun disc on her head. When shown sitting, she usually holds an ankh of life; when standing, she wields a sceptre formed from papyrus as we see in this example, the symbol of Lower Egypt, the area with which she is most often associated. Her name comes from the Egyptian word "Sekhem" which translates to "power" or "might" - indeed Sekhmet is sometimes translated as "Powerful One" or "She who is Powerful." Sekhmet is also mentioned in several spells of The Book of the Dead, discussed as both a creative and a destructive force, but above all, the guardian of Ma'at (balance or justice) who defies evil.
According to author Manfred Lurker, "The imprecise term 'aegis' refers to a collar-like necklace which was regarded as a symbol of protection. In the Book of the Dead there is a spell for the 'collar of gold which is placed around the neck of the transfigured spirit on the day of burial'. These collars are often decorated with the head of a falcon or a uraeus. The placing in position of the collar is a symbolic expression for being encompassed by the arms of the god . . . Jewellery collars with the head of a god or goddess are also called an aegis. On the lids of mummy cases and stone sarcophagi instead of a collar there can appear a representation of a vulture with outstretched wings which has the same meaning; the sarcophagus of Tuthmosis I is an example." (Lurker, Manfred. "The Gods and Symbols of Ancient Egypt: An Illustrated Dictionary." Thames & Hudson, London, 1986, p. 24)
Cf. a glazed faience example from the Late Period at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, accession number 10.130.2055
Another example with a larger lotus flower hammered for $7,500 at Christie's, New York "Ancient Jewelry" auction (sale 3498, December 11, 2014, lot 234)
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Provenance: private Toronto, Ontario, Canada collection; ex-private Virginia, USA collection, acquired from Royal Athena Gallery, New York City, New York, USA in September 2014; ex-Jerome Eisenberg private collection, New York City, New York, USA
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#166933
Condition:
Shank is stable but not recommended for wearing due to age and fragility of faience. A couple of stable hairline fissures beneath obverse of sun disk as well as between shank and verso of aegis commensurate with age and not any repair. Minor encrustations and pitting to shank and aegis, with softening to some finer details on aegis, and very light fading to glaze pigment in scattered areas, otherwise intact and excellent. Fantastic preservation to overall form and glaze pigment.
- EGYPTIAN LATE DYNASTIC BRONZE SEKHMET,
EGYPTIAN LATE DYNASTIC BRONZE SEKHMET, LIONESS GODDESS**First Time At Auction**
Egypt, Late Dynastic Period to Ptolemaic period, ca. 664 to 30 BCE. A stunning cast-bronze statue of Sekhmet (occasionally Sakhmet, literally "the powerful one"), the lioness-headed goddess of war, healing, and the sun. The city of Memphis had a large cult following of Sakhmet with a temple dedicated to the goddess. Here she is seated with one hand raised and may have once held a separate implement. When shown sitting, she usually holds an ankh of life or an instrument known as a sistrum; when standing, she wields a scepter formed from papyrus, the symbol of Lower Egypt. Her name comes from the Egyptian word "Sekhem" which translates to "power" or "might" - indeed Sekhmet is sometimes translated as "Powerful One" or "She who is Powerful." Sekhmet is also mentioned in several spells of The Book of the Dead, discussed as both a creative and a destructive force, but above all, the guardian of Ma'at (balance or justice) who defies evil. Size: 6" H (15.2 cm)
There are several lion-headed goddesses in Egyptian mythology. Before the unification of the two kingdoms, Sekhmet was primarily worshiped in Upper Egypt, and Wadjet was the patron goddess in Lower Egypt. Wadjet was associated with Bast (Bastet), the cat goddess, and therefore sometimes depicted with a lioness head. The iconography of Wadjet, Bastet, and Sekhmet was often merged together, and without context or inscriptions, it is difficult to assign a precise identity to these lioness- headed goddesses. The solar disc and cobra are usually included with depictions of Wadjet, and thus this bronze statue is likely a depiction of Sekhmet.
For a similar example of Sekhmet, please see the Metropolitan Museum of Art's website, accession number: 04.2.424.
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Provenance: Private West Hollywood, California, USA collection; ex-private New York, New York, USA collection, thence by descent, acquired from a New York gallery in the 1990s
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#177332
Condition:
Softening to facial features as shown and surface abrasions. Dark patina and toning. Great condition. Left hand is pierced for the now missing staff or implement.
- FRIEDRICH WILHELM LION KUHNERT (GERMAN,
FRIEDRICH WILHELM LION KUHNERT (GERMAN, 1865-1926)Friedrich Wilhelm Lion Kuhnert
German, 1865-1926
Three Works
Etchings, each signed
First a dog begging on back legs and dated 1919 in the plate, impression 12.6" x 7.75" and matted. Second, lioness with cubs in landscape, impression 6.6" x 9.1" and matted. Third, a lion drinking water, impression 2.6" x 4.6" finely matted and in gilt frame.
Largest matting: 17 1/2 x 13.4 in. (44.5 x 34 cm.)
Condition:
The lioness with cubs is on very thin paper with rough outer edges but not effecting the impression.
- AFTER ANTOINE-LOUIS BARYE: 'LION & LIONESS'patinated
AFTER ANTOINE-LOUIS BARYE: 'LION & LIONESS'patinated bronze; the lion signed "Barye"; the lioness signed A.L. Barye"; each inscribed "F. Barbedienne - Fondeur. Paris"; each mounted to a rectangular wooden plinth; Provenance: The Estate of Barbara Beretich, Artist & Collector of Art, Claremont, CA; each bronze: 10 inches wide; each overall: 11 1/4 inches wide; 3 3/4 inches deep; 7 inches high Condition:
- PICTORIAL NEEDLEWORK, 19TH C.Pictorial
PICTORIAL NEEDLEWORK, 19TH C.Pictorial needlework, 19th c., titled The Lioness , 14" x 11".
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Condition:
Good condition. No apparent damages or repairs.