Discussion on art in the Hellenistic Period with a specific emphasis on one of the pieces, a Bronze figure of Serapis seated on a throne.
Madison Avenue Gallery Walk
For the third year in a row there will be an organized gallery tour along Madison Avenue in order to benefit arts education in New York City. Funds which will be raised by the participants will be donated to The Fund for Public Schools in order to support and promote the education of art in…
New Face of Antiquities
Buying antiques today has certainly changed from years gone by. Many antique galleries used to be appointment-only galleries. Now, their premises are open to the public and welcoming to all. Many galleries also publish beautiful catalogs and work to broaden their client base. Interestingly, the sale of antiques over the internet has also blossomed. As one company…
Early Greek Figurines
Should you be looking for a beautiful example of Early Greek antiques, this “Psi” idol is an outstanding choice. Decorated by hand with brownish red paint, this statue represents a woman with arms uplifted and a flat head. This type of figure first appeared in Mycenaean tombs beginning in the 15th century B.C. These figures represent…
A Mycenaean Terracotta Cup
The Mycenaean Terracotta Cup is an exceptional example of Early Greek antiques. This one-handled cup includes delicately painted spirals. The cup is made of a fine clay and the general shape indicates that the artists were influenced by metal prototypes. The cup has been beautifully preserved and is relatively rare. It was produced between 1600 BC…
Background to the Brussels Antiques Fair
The Brussels Antiques and Fine Arts Fair recently concluded, and it was quite a successful event. With its central location, in the heart of Brussels, the fair had 130 exhibitors. This fair is a must-see in the antiques world as it allows dealers to display their exceptional works, while allowing visitors to see a vast selection…
Owning a Piece of History
Collecting and owning antiquities has always been an interest of people throughout history. Antiquities are appreciated for their beauty as art objects as well as their role as repositories of the cultures of the progenitors of western civilization. For this reason collecting antiquities is a growing interest, and if the number of objects can never get…
Investing in the Past Brings Dividends to the Future
Antiquities can be the perfect blend of a hobby an excellent way to diversify one’s portfolio.
Bronze Dancer Statuette
A wonderful example of Hellenistic Realism, this bronze sculpture depicts a street dancer who appears to be suffering from some type of deformity or illness. We see the artist taking extreme care to capture the details. We can see clearly the energetic movements of the dancer. It is difficult to gauge the age of the…
Guennol Lioness Fetched Highest Price for Sculpture
Here is a statue sold at Sotheby’s in New York. It is a three-inch-tall ancient limestone sculpture of a lioness that sold for $57.2 million in December 2007. The statue, known as the Guennol Lioness, is 5,000 years old and originates from Mesopotamia, where it was discovered not far from Baghdad in the early part…
Antiquities in the News
- Sindh through centuries - Pakistan Observer February 3, 2012Sindh through centuriesPakistan ObserverKarachi—An exposition of young trainees' talent titled Sindh Through the Centuries was jointly held here by the Provincial Government's Antiquities Department and Pakistan German Business Forum. Works by the artists acquiring skills benefiting from ... […]
- Al-Tayyar ties up with SCTA for tourism forum - Arab News February 2, 2012Al-Tayyar ties up with SCTA for tourism forumArab NewsBy WALAA HAWARI | ARAB NEWS RIYADH: The Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities announced Wednesday it has chosen Al-Tayyar Travel Group as its strategic partner for the 5th session of the Saudi Travel and Tourism Investment Forum 2012 that will ...and more » […]
- Citizens hand in hoards of artifacts - Arab News February 2, 2012Arab NewsCitizens hand in hoards of artifactsArab NewsPrince Sultan bin Salman, president of Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities, is seen with a number of citizens who handed over artifacts to SCTA during a recent ceremony in Riyadh. (Al-Eqtisadiah photo) By ARAB NEWS RIYADH: There has been a ... […]
- Market for antiquities still strong in India: Neville Tuli - Zee News February 2, 2012Market for antiquities still strong in India: Neville TuliZee NewsNew Delhi: The market for antiquities - old miniature art - is emerging as a strong force in the country, Neville Tuli, founder and chairman of the Mumbai-based auction house Osian`s has said. His auction "Creative India Series 2", featuring Delhi and ... […]
- Crocodile Museum opens in Aswan - Ahram Online February 1, 2012Crocodile Museum opens in AswanAhram OnlineWithin the context of a plan by the Ministry of State for Antiquities to build museums at the country's most significant archaeological sites, Antiquities Minister Mohamed Ibrahim this week officially inaugurated Egypt's first ever crocodile museum.and more » […]
- Sindh through centuries - Pakistan Observer February 3, 2012