PAIR OF GERMAN CARVED WALNUT IBEXESPAIR OF GERMAN CARVED WALNUT IBEXES A male and female each on rockwork; 20 x 11 3/4 in. and 19 1/4 x 11 1/2 in.
7 NEAR EASTERN & ROMAN BRONZE,7 NEAR EASTERN & ROMAN BRONZE, BRASS & GLASS MINIATURES...Ancient Near East, ca. 2nd to 1st millennium BCE; northwestern Iran and Turkey, Luristan, ca. 1000 to 600 BCE; Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE; Near East, Islamic culture, ca. 9th to 14th century CE. A fabulous ensemble of 7 bronze, brass, and glass examples: a Luristan ibex and ibex head, a Roman griffin, an ancient Near Eastern man riding an animal, and an Islamic pitcher, bird, and green glass vase. Size of largest (ibex): 1.8" L x 0.5" W x 1.9" H (4.6 cm x 1.3 cm x 4.8 cm)
Provenance: private southern California collection, USA, bestowed 2006; ex-J. Malter collection, Los Angeles, California, USA, acquired before 2006
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#133859
Condition:
Ibex head is part of a larger piece, but all others are intact. All have expected surface wear with abrasions and softening of details. Otherwise, all are very nice with great patina.
LURISTAN BRONZE IBEX FIGURE W/LURISTAN BRONZE IBEX FIGURE W/ CUSTOM STAND Luristan bronze Ibex figure, circa 400 BCE, modeled as a standing Ibex with horns curving back over the head, having allover verdigris patina, the legs joined by a rectangular base, with a custom satin finish acrylic stand. Approximate dimensions: h. 4.5", w. 1", d. 3.5"; stand h. 1", w. 2.25", d. 3.25".
ALBERT CHAVAZ ALPINE IBEX RIFLEALBERT CHAVAZ ALPINE IBEX RIFLE GAME PAINTING Albert ChavazSwitzerland,1907-1990Post impressionist still life depicting an Alpine Ibex with neck curled upward and a hunting rifle lain across its body.Gouache on paperSigned "A Chavaz" and dated "41" lower right.Image 18" x 12 1/2",Frame 21 1/2" x 16"From an Uxbridge, Massachusetts estate.
ART DECO LEAPING IBEX TABLE LAMPDESCRIPTION:ART DECO LEAPING IBEX TABLE LAMPDESCRIPTION: An art deco table lamp. Features a two tone marble and onyx base mounted with a bronze leaping ibex. Further designed with a marble post fitted with a single bulb outlet and a frosted flared rim shade.
CIRCA: Early 20th Ct.
ORIGIN: France
DIMENSIONS: H: 12" x L: 8.75" x W: 3.5"
CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
ILLUSTRATED POEM BY IPPY PATTERSONILLUSTRATED POEM BY IPPY PATTERSON AND JEFFERY BEAM Print on wove paper designed by Ippy Patterson accompanying poem, "The Ibex" from An Elizabethan Bestiary: Retold by Jeffery Beam, ink signed by the artist and author, unframed.
A Spanish wood figure of a standingA Spanish wood figure of a standing eagle with beaded eyes, 31cm high
ART DECO IBEX PLANTER LAMPDESCRIPTION:ART DECO IBEX PLANTER LAMPDESCRIPTION: An Art Deco leaping ibex porcelain planter lamp with glossy black glaze. Designed with a single bulb socket.
CIRCA: Early to Mid 20th Cent.
ORIGIN: USA
DIMENSIONS: H: 8.5"" x W: 4.5" x L: 14.5"
CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS 305-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
BARBARA BERETICH (1936 - 2018):BARBARA BERETICH (1936 - 2018): IBEXbronze with verdigris patination; unsigned; Provenance: The Estate of Barbara Beretich, Artist and Collector of Art, Claremont, CA; 10 inches wide; 2 1/4 inches deep; 8 1/2 inches high Condition:
Fine European Taxidermist SpecimenFine European Taxidermist Specimen of a Scarlet Ibis (Eudocimus Ruber), the brilliant scarlet plumed bird standing on one leg with the other held close to its body, mounted on a naturalistic wooden base, native of Suriname, h. 14-3/4".
SACRED IBIS BY BOEHM PorcelainSACRED IBIS BY BOEHM Porcelain bird model of Eyptian influence, titled Sacred Ibis by Boehm, resting on ebonized plinth; 7"H 10.5"W 4.5"D; Repair with separations observed at legs
EGYPTIAN BRONZE AND WOOD FIGUREEGYPTIAN BRONZE AND WOOD FIGURE OF IBIS Late period to ptolemaic period circa 664-30 B.C. The body covered in gesso the legs the tail feathers and the head cast separately and inserted the tail feathers embellished with incision the legs folded under with a sinuous neck and long bill. NOTE: For a similar size ibis see Christie's New York June 3 2009 Lot 20 - 6 1/2 in. long.
SOUTH ARABIAN ALABASTER LIBATIONSOUTH ARABIAN ALABASTER LIBATION TABLE, BULL & IBEXESSouth Arabia, Saudi Arabia and Yemen, probably Qatabanian culture, ca. 2nd century BCE to 2nd century CE. A huge slab of thick alabaster, carved into a table with a slightly raised border, a smooth, flat interior, squared-off edges, and, at one shorter side, a short projection with a high relief head of a bull flanked by the heads of four ibexes. The bull head has a shallow groove between its horns that serves as a drain. The drain, for allowing sacrificial blood to flow off its smooth surface, allows us to imagine the sacrificial offerings being made. The animals are delightfully stylized in a classically South Arabian manner, with wonderfully symmetrical form, while the alabaster glows a warm cream color in any light, with bands of red-brown snaking across its surface. Size: 27.35" L x 16.7" W x 6.4" H (69.5 cm x 42.4 cm x 16.3 cm)
The people of ancient South Arabia practiced a form of paganism that would ultimately be replaced by Islam, and that is largely lost to us today. It involved ritual sacrifice of animals, using tables like this one, and worship of powerful beings who often took animal form. For example, the bull's face symbolizes Anbay, the chief god, who was a deity of justice - indeed, his name was even invoked in the ancient Arabian kingdom of Qataban for the filing of paperwork and the regulating of resources! The ibexes, meanwhile, symbolize virility and evoke the taming of the wild associated with the hunt.
A similar table, featuring only ibexes, sold for $52,500 at Christie's, New York "Antiquities" auction (sale 2056, December 8, 2008, lot 54)
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
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#146020
Condition:
Small losses to peripheries, notably the lower edge, with scratches, chips, and nicks commensurate with age. Overall the piece is in very nice condition, unrepaired and with light deposits.
Fine pair Black Forest huntingFine pair Black Forest hunting panels: wooden trophy panels, finely carved walnut with ibex, rabbits, game birds, powder horns, canteens, firearms, rope and climbing ax and other devices, German or Swiss, late 19th century, each 39 x 23 in. Scattered minor repairs and restorations, chips, normal losses, back panels with old separations. Acquired in London, 19th century; by descent in a New England family
RARE EGYPTIAN STRIDING IBIS BRONZERARE EGYPTIAN STRIDING IBIS BRONZE / COBALT BLUE GLASSEgypt, Ptolemaic Period, ca. 332 to 30 BCE. An extremely rare example of a majestic ibis exhibiting a body shaped from solid glass in an opaque, cobalt-blue hue. The ibis presents atop a pair of attached bronze legs in a striding pose as if meandering through shallow waters, its lengthy claws digging into the alluvial earth as it searches intently for its next meal. The plump, egg-shaped body has its tail raised gently into the air opposite its slightly bowed shoulders, and both wings are held gracefully against its sides to indicate the lack of any surrounding predators. The attached bronze head bears a slender, sinuous neck that rises up to the head with its signature curving beak as well as 2 ovoid eyes that were perhaps adorned with paste glass inlays at one time. Thick layers of green, brown, and russet patina across the bronze anatomy create a wondrous chromatic effect that complements the deep azure and cream colors of the body. Size: 4.66" L x 1.53" W x 4" H (11.8 cm x 3.9 cm x 10.2 cm); 5.23" H (13.3 cm) on included custom stand.
The ibis, an elegant, long-legged wading bird that lives along the shores of the Nile, was associated with the ibis-headed Thoth - god of mathematics, writing, intellectual pursuits, and wisdom - as well as with the sage and god of architecture Imhotep in later periods. The ancient Egyptians believed that worshipping Thoth necessitated the ritual sacrifice and mummification of millions of ibises to be displayed in underground galleries, many of which have been excavated at Saqqara, near Memphis, Egypt's ancient capital. Saqqara was a temple complex with a large system of underlying catacombs. This piece was likely a votive zoomorph created to be placed inside a tomb, and the blue glass body is perhaps representative of the life-giving and life-restoring waters of the sacred Nile River.
To corroborate some of these points, author Manfred Lurker writes, "The sacred ibis (ibis religiosa) was a white bird with black on its head, neck and the tips of the wing pinions. It attained special significance because it was regarded as the incarnation of Thoth. Numerous mummified ibises were laid to rest in the necropolis of Hermopolis, Thoth's main cult centre. Thousands of examples have also been found in the sacred animal necropolis at Sakkara. They were specially bred on the nearby lake at Abusir to be embalmed and offered to pilgrims to dedicate in the vast underground galleries of the site. The crested ibis (ibis comata), with dark iridescent plumage, is seen in the written character for the word 'to be radiant' and in earlier times it appeared as a metaphor for 'transfiguration', and, lastly, as an image for the transfigured dead." (Lurker, Manfred. "The Gods and Symbols of Ancient Egypt: An Illustrated Dictionary." Thames & Hudson, London, 1986, pp. 68-69)
Cf. a nearly identical example in "Art of the Ancients: A Selection of Ancient Art." Aphrodite Ancient Art, New York, Vol. 1, 2013, p. 7
Cf. The J. Paul Getty Museum, object number 2003.158
Provenance: private San Francisco, California, USA collection, acquired before 2010
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#170443
Condition:
Glass body and bronze components are likely not original to one another but are all of the stated time period. Head and legs attached to body with thick adhesive residue along attachment points. Possible repair and restoration to beak in 2 places, along lower curve of neck, and on both legs that are very nicely concealed if so. Repair and restoration to small area on front of glass body along topside where neck is inserted into body, with resurfacing and overpainting along new material and break lines. Nicks and abrasions to body, head, and legs commensurate with age, with pitting across body, and softening to some finer details on head. Great patina to bronze components, and nice surface smoothness across glass body. Old inventory label on side of display stand.
LURISTAN BRONZE WHET STONE WITHLURISTAN BRONZE WHET STONE WITH AN IBEX FINIALLuristan Bronze Whet Stone with an Ibex Finial Circa 900-700 B.C. or later Length 10 inches (as is)
Condition:
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17th century beaded embroidery,17th century beaded embroidery, assembled from fine panels, female figure in blue gown holding flowers and surrounded by exotic flowers, fruit and animals including a camel, parrots, phoenix and griffin, all within rectangular panel with canted corners, polychrome beads, purl and raised work on probably a linen ground mounted on green silk mat, 16-1/2 x 20-1/2 in. (sight); painted black wood frame with gilt reeding and anthemion corner decoration. Panels were the interior of a basket, bead loss. Cora Ginsburg Inc.; W. Ted Gossett Collection
Five Vienna Cold Painted BronzeFive Vienna Cold Painted Bronze Figures early 20th c. consisting of a moose two elk the largest marked "Berman" an ibex and a bearded goat height 5 in. width 4 in. depth 2 1/2 in.
Mexia, Pero. Historia ImperialMexia, Pero. Historia Imperial Y Cesarea…, Antwerp, Pedro Bellero, 1578 -- Whately, William. Prototypes…, 1640 (upper cover detached) - Plutarch. The Lives of the Noble Grecians and Romans…, 1657 (some wear). Folio, cont. calf. With 5 other volumes (8)/Provenance: Spetchley Park
ANTHONY REDMILE (B. 1940): SILVEREDANTHONY REDMILE (B. 1940): SILVERED METAL-MOUNTED IBEX SKULLsigned to base; on a spreading square base centered by a malachite medallion; 19 3/4 inches wide; 9 1/2 inches deep; 40 inches high Condition:
Two works: 'Ibis' and two rabbitsTwo works: 'Ibis' and two rabbits each: ink on paper under Plexiglas. the first sight size: 4.75'' H x 6.5'' W.
Five Austrian cold-painted bronzeFive Austrian cold-painted bronze creatures to include a parrot, a pheasant, a deer and a lion/Provenance: The Estate of Anthony J Beeson
A limited edition sculpture ofA limited edition sculpture of an antelope, stamped Icarus, 626/1200, 17cm high
An ivory figure with hawk, robeAn ivory figure with hawk, robe adorned man with staff and arrow quiver, engaged in an altercation with a large hawk, 5-7/8"H
18TH C. PORTRAIT IN THE STYLE OF18TH C. PORTRAIT IN THE STYLE OF BARTOLOME ESTEBAN MURILLO (SPAIN, 1617-1682) Bust Portrait of a Beautiful Crowned Woman with Ermine Hat and Collar, captioned "IEZABEL. VX . ACHAB". Depicting Jezebel, the ill-fated wife of King Ahab, and Queen of Israel. Oil on canvas, unsigned, in Italian style handcarved entwined pattern gold and black frame, OS: 34" x 28 1/2", SS: 25 3/4" x 20 1/2". Relined and revarnished, scratches at bottom.
Group of Three Horn Wall Brackets,Group of Three Horn Wall Brackets, consisting of a pair of black ibex antlers, h. 22", w. 10", and a stately caribou rack, h. 27", w. 23".
SCHOENHUT ANIMAL GROUPING Lot includes:SCHOENHUT ANIMAL GROUPING Lot includes: Bison two donkeys goat and Camel; all with painted eyes. 7'' - 8'' h. Bison restrung one Donkey needs restringing one missing ear. (Fair - Good Cond)
Folk art drawing, camel, eagle:Folk art drawing, camel, eagle: recto "Camel 72 and Camel Opardai 73" and verso "Golden Eagle I and Morphnos Eaglet 2", derived from a print source, ink on laid paper, American, circa 1800-1820, 5-5/8 x 3-1/2 in.; 19th century gilt wood frame with sandwiched glass. Tears at left edge with loss, stains, handling grime, toning, fading, not examined out of frame; frame with abrasions. Bonnie Ferriss Antiques, Cambridge, New York
NARCISO ABEYTA, LEAPING DEERNarcisoNARCISO ABEYTA, LEAPING DEERNarciso Abeyta, (Diné [Navajo], 1918 - 1998) Leaping Deer, serigraph, edition 159 of 225 editioned in graphite lower left: 159/225 signed in graphite lower right: HA-SO-DE serigraph, edition 159 of 225 Dimensions: 13 1/2 x 20 3/8 in. (34.3 x 51.8 cm.), Sheet: 19 1/2 x 26 3/8 in. (49.5 x 67 cm.) Provenance: Private Collection, New Mexico
A pair of Persian sculptured ironA pair of Persian sculptured iron birds finely inlaid overall with white metal texturing of plumage and inset brass beaks and eyes. 23 cm high.
EGYPTIAN REVIVAL IBIS STATUECastEGYPTIAN REVIVAL IBIS STATUECast metal statue of a woman with a harp, in Egyptian revival style. Titled "IBIS" on the base, similar subject to "The Singer" by Edward Onslow Ford. Very good condition with one harp string missing. Measures nearly 21" tall. shipping info This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.
AFRICAN GAME TROPHY HEAD/SHOULDERAFRICAN GAME TROPHY HEAD/SHOULDER MOUNT a Common Reedbuck with ringed curved spike horns.
AN INDIAN ANTELOPE MUGHAL-STYLEAN INDIAN ANTELOPE MUGHAL-STYLE AXE An Indian antelope Mughal-style axe, the banded inlaid shaft ending in antelope head with ribbed horns, the semi-circular steel blade with vine and flower kufgari design, overall 21"l; en suite with a pair of cast iron tongs fitted with brass handle
* (BIBLE LATIN) Biblia ad vetustissima* (BIBLE LATIN) Biblia ad vetustissima exemplaria... Antwerp: Arnold Birckman 1570. Folio early blind-stamped calf gilt-lettered spine brass cornices. Illustrated throughout with numerous woodcut vignettes by Virgil Solis. Upper board and first 10 leaves detached; text description tipped to f.f.e.p.; dampstain along inner edge 10 pages at beginning and end; rear board starting.
A GROUP OF ZUNI STONE FETISH ANIMALSAA GROUP OF ZUNI STONE FETISH ANIMALSA group of Zuni stone fetish animals, Late 20th/21st Century Seven variously marked Comprising a dolomite corn maiden (Wilfred Cheama), two alabaster swans and a speckled serpentine swan (Each Hubert Pincion), a Picasso marble porcupine (Elvina Hustito), a jet mountain lion, a jet bear, and a jet fox (Each Herbert Halate), and a nephrite two-sided transformation bust of a bobcat / eagle, 9 pieces Corn maiden: 3.75" H x 1.5" W Notes: Artists and materials identified from collector's notes. Dimensions: Corn maiden: 3.75" H x 1.5" W
EGYPTIAN BRONZE IBIS SCULPTUREEgyptianEGYPTIAN BRONZE IBIS SCULPTUREEgyptian bronze and wood ibis sculpture, comprised of a cast bronze head, legs and feet all inserted into a wooden body and covered by gesso. 4 7/8" H x 6 1/2" L x 2 1/2" W. Egyptian late period, 750-30 BC. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
Condition:
Patination to bronze. Losses and cracking to gesso.