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§ John Craxton RA (1922-2009) A Fisherman signed and inscribed 'to my Gigi . June 48 / Craxton' (lower right) oil on canvas, unframed 63 x 43.5cm Provenance: Given by the artist to Gigi Richter in 1948 by whom gifted to the present owner John Craxton was a British artist for whom life and work were steeped in foreign experience, especially in Greece. Although he had begun his career in London with shows alongside the best of his generation, such as Lucian Freud, it was his move to Greece in the late 1940s that transformed both his artistic vision and his sense of personal identity. Craxton first visited Greece in 1946 and was immediately entranced by its brilliant light and rich, complex culture. This was a seismic turning point in his artistic direction. Whereas much of his earlier work, often rooted in English surrealism, had been dark and introspective, the Greek experience hailed an age of vibrant colour, dynamic form, and celebration of the Mediterranean way of life. Perhaps his most iconic subject matter during this period was the Greek fisherman. The simplicity of their lives attracted him, and he recorded them in a series of paintings that framed their rough dignity and affinity with the sea. In the best of these works, Craxton balances figuration and abstraction to extraordinary effect. His fishermen stand solidly before us, yet appear to merge into the surroundings - the lines of their bodies echoing the waves of the sea, fusing man with nature and suggesting the possibility of harmonious coexistence of man and nature. The rest of Craxton's career was spent depicting Greek subjects, from the landscape of the locale to mythological incidents; however, it is in the way he captured local fishermen-quartets that perhaps his most long-lasting legacy lies. His work here in Greece, therefore, represents not only the stylistic evolution of his work but also his personal transformation in becoming more attuned with the elemental forces of nature and timelessness of Greek culture. His art spoke toward the place where past and present combined - human life totally dependent on land and sea. The present work is a wonderful example of this portion of his œuvre, though it was not until recently that the piece was discovered. In the late 1940s, Craxton visited the late Gigi Richter, botanist and art restorer, to have the canvas relined. Upon receiving his £37 invoice, Craxton, who was always famously short of money, suggested to Gigi that she retain the work in lieu of payment, inscribing the lower edge of the canvas "to my Gigi . / June 1948 / Craxton." The painting is executed in oil on a canvas support which has been lined. Some of the original tacking edges have been removed and edges that remain have been folded over the stretcher with some deep cracks to the paint layer. The lining involved a heavy amount of wax which is visible on the reverse of the lining canvas. There are a few small dents to the canvas, notably above the figures proper left hand. The paint layers are stable overall. Old losses have been filled and retouched, these are not extensive. The overpaint appears matte compared to the surrounding area. The surface gloss varies across the picture depending on the paint.

ATTRIBUTED TO ALEXANDER KUCHARSKI (1741-1819) AFTER ELISABETH-LOUISE VIGEE LE BRUN (1755-1842) 'The Countess Potocka' a bust-length portrait of Zofia (Sophie) Potocka, wearing a blue ribbon in her hair, pastel on paper, 46cm x 37cmNote: Born Zofia Clavone in modern day Turkey in 1760, Zofia was a Greek slave courtesan and a Russian agent, later a Polish noblewoman. She was famous in contemporary Europe for her beauty and adventurous life.A 1943 letter penned by Reginald W.M. Wright, Director of Victoria Art Gallery and Municipal Libraries, Bath, is affixed verso, in which he details his opinion that the sitter is Countess Alexandra (Anna) Potocka (née Tyszkiewicz) the wife of Count Aleksander Stanisław Potocki. A further newspaper clipping housed in an envelope verso refers to the sitter being the Delfina Potocka, the Polish Countess, friend and muse to Frederic Chopin.

AFTER FRANCOIS DUQUESNOY (1597-1643)- A WHITE MARBLE FIGURE OF THE 'SLEEPING CUPID' ITALIAN, 19TH CENTURY Depicted asleep on his left side, bow by his side, unsigned, on corresponding shaped oval Portoro marble plinth 39cm high, 56cm wide overall The sculpture of the sleeping boy God by the Flemish baroque sculptor Duquesnoy in "la gran maniera greca" inspired a series of depictions of sleeping children popular in the 18th and 19th century. The theme of Cupid sleeping appears frequently in classical Greek and Roman art, later becoming a universal symbol of absent or languishing love during the Renaissance period.

GRAND TOUR INTEREST: AN ITALIAN PATINATED BRONZE FIGURE OF THE PUGILIST CREUGASAfter Antonio Canova (Italy, 1757-1822), Late 19th Century Modelled with clenched fists, 72cm highCanova created three marble sculptors of boxers or pugilists for Pope Pius XVII who wished to fill a void in the Vatican’s art collection, following an agreement with Napoleon at the Treaty of Tolentino in 1797. Creugas, an ancient Greek pugilst alongside Damoxenos of Syracuse together with Perseus replaced the Apollo Belvedere (which was sent briefly to Napoleon’s collection at the Louvre).  

Ca. 300 - 200 BC.A Greek silver ring composed of a round tubular hoop widening on the shoulders, to form an oval bezel. The bezel is engraved with a standing Nike facing right. In her right hand, she is holding a long spear and in her left hand, a pommel. At her feet, there is a shield on the left and an altar on the right. For similar see: EL Legado de Hefesto, n. 100.Size: D:18.75mm / US: 8 3/4 / UK: R; Weight: 4gProvenance: Property of a London gallery; previously acquired at the art market in Vienna; formerly in an Austrian collection formed prior to 2000.

Ca. 500 - 300 BC.An Eastern Greek shallow bowl with a round yet stable base, adorned with concentric circles on the external and internal surfaces. It has impressively thin walls that rise to a broad, circular, thick mouth with a flared rim above a shallow basin.Size: 60mm x 160mm; Weight: 220gProvenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s.

Ca. 800 - 600 BC.A charming Greek geometric period bronze statuette of a stag. The stag is shown standing on a rectangular base with prominent and curved horns, a long muzzle with an open mouth, and protruding eyes. For similar see: Christie's Live Auction 21014, Antiquities, Lot. 7.Size: 85mm x 70mm; Weight: 190gProvenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK / International art markets.

Ca. 500 - 300 BC.An Eastern Greek shallow bowl with a round yet stable base with a circle in the centre. It has impressively thin walls that rise to a broad, circular mouth with a rolled rim above a shallow basin.Size: 40mm x 200mm; Weight: 280gProvenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s.

Ca. 400 BC.An elegant Greek hammered silver spoon created from a single sheet of metal. The spoon has a wide, concave, curved edge that tapers to a rounded end. The edge straightens out to a slender, long handle adorned with a moulded head of a griffon.Size: 195mm x 40mm; Weight: 325gProvenance: Property of a central London gallery, acquired on the US art market; Ex. NYC collection; Ex. Edward H. Merrin Gallery Inc., NYC., 1960s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

Ca. 600 - 500 BC. A set of two early Greek miniature bronze horse appliques cast via the lost wax process. Both are presented trotting with only two legs touching the ground, and with defined ears, noses, and tails. Horses were emblematic of power and military might in ancient Greece, and they also held symbolic significance by representing the gods. For similar see: "Animali nel mondo antico": mostra al Museo Archeologico al Teatro Romano, n. 89. Size: 40mm x 110mm; Weight: 270g Provenance: Private Uk collection, acquired on the US art market; Ex. NYC collection; formerly in F. A. collection, NYC. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

Ca. AD 900 - 1100.A collection of three Byzantine, mould-formed Greek fire pottery grenades. They have acorn-shaped bodies, rounded shoulders and narrow mouths. The grenades are formed from gray/pink clay. The bodies are adorned with stamped geometrical motifs.Size: 110-120mm x 85-90mm; Weight: 1.3kgProvenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK / International art markets.

Ca. 300 - 200 BC.A Greek bronze ring with an oval bezel, engraved with a rampant Pegasus with spread wings facing left. For similar see: El Legado de Hefesto, n. 160.Size: D:18.14mm / US: 8 / UK: P 1/2; Weight: 4.1gProvenance: Property of a London Ancient art collector, formerly in a Mayfair private collection of Mr. P. S., formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1970s.

Ca. 800 - 700 BC.A fabulous Greek cast-bronze horse figurine in a stylised form. The tubular animal widens slightly at the hips and tapers towards the chest, the body is supported by four cylindrical legs and a curved tail droops down. The horse's head is raised with a crested mane, a tapering ovoid snout and a pair of perky ears. The figurine has a textured green and brown patina and the whole surface is adorned with a stippled pattern. For similar see: Christie's Live Auction, 21909, Antiquities, Lot. 7. Size: 95mm x 90mm; Weight: 245gProvenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK / International art markets. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.

Ca. 1200 - 800 BC. A Greek bronze spearhead made using the lost-wax casting process. The blade was cast first, and then the handle was cast onto it. This well-balanced weapon has a slender, cylindrical handle adorned with a brass-decorated band. The blade tapers with straight cutting edges from the base to the point. Size: 610mm x 35mm; Weight: 655g Provenance: Private UK collection; Formerly acquired on the European art market from pre-2000 collections.

Ca. 400 - 300 BC.A beautiful Greek black-glazed oinochoe with a broad ovoid ribbed body and a concave neck. This vessel has a symmetrical trefoil spout and rim, used for pouring. It stands on a flat, black-glazed foot and has a delicate handle connecting the shoulders of the vessel to the rim. The glaze is glossy and iridescent. For similar see: Christie’s Live Auction, 2364, Antiquities including property from the collection of Max Palevsky, lot. 124. Size: 130mm x 95mm; Weight: 240gProvenance: Property of a central London gallery, previously acquired on the Dutch art market; previously acquired on the Belgian art market; Hugo Lievens, Brussels 1982.

Ca. 500 - 300 BC.A Greek statuette of a standing bull, most likely made as a votive figure to be placed in a temple or altar for worship. The bull stands atop four long, large legs. The muscles in his neck are emphasized by incised lines. His large head has curved horns.Size: 65mm x 55mm; Weight: 145gProvenance: Private UK collection; previously acquired on the Holland art market in the 1990s.

Ca. 1200 - 800 BC. An Early Greek or Western Asiatic moulded bronze dagger with a short, tapering blade, a prominent mid-rib composed of five lines and a guard. The hilt is characterised by a flat hollow cross-section that would fix to a wooden or bone handle. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 9482, The Art of Warfare, The Axel Guttmann collection part I, Lot. 24, 14. Size: 520mm x 50mm; Weight: 395g Provenance: Private UK collection; Formerly acquired on the European art market from pre-2000 collections. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

Ca. 500 - 300 BC.An Eastern Greek shallow bowl with a round and stable base. It has impressively thin walls that rise to a broad, circular mouth with a rolled rim above a shallow basin.Size: 60mm x 180mm; Weight: 270gProvenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s.

Ca. 450 - 350 BC.An Eastern Greek green stone cylinder seal. On the right stands a man in Median headgeer and short clothes, with a piece of equipment fastened to his waist. On the one arm he holds a saddle-cloth, and in the other raised hand he holds a spear against an approaching boar. Above is a lunar crescent and a stylised tree forms a terminal. Accompanied by a signed scholarly note by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert.Size: 19mm x 14mm; Weight: 6gProvenance: Property of a London gallery; formerly with a Mayfair Art dealer S.A.; Ex. 1990s London collections, studied and catalogued by professor Lambert in the early 90s (with original note, signed by him). Previously in an old British collection formed since the 1960s.

Ca. 500 - 300 BC.A pair of Ancient Greek cast bronze spearheads, that most likely would been hafted by putting a wooden pole inside of the cone. The weapons have a prominent mid rib and short wings.Size: 26-27mm x 40-43mm; Weight: 355gProvenance: Private UK collection; Formerly acquired on the European art market from pre-2000 collections.

Ca. 550 - 500 BC.A fine black-figure Greek olpe. The vessel has a pear-shaped body connected to a large neck, which is decorated with stylised geometric motifs. A chequered motif adorns the rim. The central scene depicts a musician playing a lyre in front of a priestess, who is dressed in a long robe and a diadem; behind the musician, a third figure is observing the scene.For similar, see Boardman, Vasi Ateniesi a Figure nere, fig. 232.Size: 215mm x 150mm; Weight: 460gProvenance: Property of a central London gallery, previously acquired on the Dutch art market; previously acquired on the Belgian art market; Hugo Lievens, Brussels 1982. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.

Ca. 500 - 300 BC.An Eastern Greek cast-bronze figurine of a bull with a stocky body, large detailed wings and a long tail. The raised head bears impressed eyes, behind a tapered snout and a pair of horns projecting from its temples. Fine layers of green and brown patina cover the entire bull and imbue it with a wondrous presentation.Size: 140mm x 75mm; Weight: 585gProvenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK / International art markets. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

Ca. 400 - 300 BC.An elegant pair of Greek pottery vessels, each with a graceful silhouette and lustrous black glaze. The vessels sit upon a discoid foot. The vessel on the right vessel presents a discoid base with a globular body, a sloped shoulder, a corseted neck and a gently expanding spout. The larger second vessel presents an ovoid body with a short neck and a flared rim.Size: 60-110mm x 85-85mm; Weight: 265gProvenance: Property of a central London gallery, previously acquired on the Dutch art market; previously acquired on the Belgian art market; Hugo Lievens, Brussels 1982.

Ca. 500 - 400 BC.A Greek bowl cast in silver. The interior of the bowl is embellished with a pattern of concave, petal-like structures surrounding a centrally embossed convex circle. On the outside of the dish this pattern is repeated in the reverse, with the petals being convex and the central circle being concave. This pattern may seek to emulate a flower or the sun and thus is most likely associated with the gods Persephone or Apollo. For similar see: MET Museum Accession Number: 47.100.84.Size: 175mm x 50mm; Weight: 235gProvenance: Property of a North London gentleman; previously acquired on the UK/European art market in the 1980s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.

Ca. 500 - 300 BC.An Eastern Greek shallow bowl with a round yet stable base adorned on the internal surface with a circle in the centre. It has impressively thin walls that rise to a broad, circular mouth with a rolled rim above a shallow basin.Size: 47mm x 200mm; Weight: 385gProvenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s.

Ca. 800 - 600 BC.A Greek geometric period bronze statuette of a galloping horse on a rectangular base. The horse has raised ears, a long tail, a muzzle with an open mouth and protruding eyes. For similar see: Christie's Live Auction 21014, Antiquities, Lot. 8.Size: 90mm x 85mm; Weight: 205gProvenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK / International art markets. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.

Ca. AD 700 - 1100. A Byzantine silver ring with a round D-section hoop, which widens on the shoulders to form an oval bezel. This inscription would have been a personal seal and is inscribed with Greek letters which is framed by an incised line. Size: D:18.75mm / US: 8 3/4 / UK: R; Weight: 7.75g Provenance: Property of a London Ancient art collector, formerly in a Mayfair private collection of Mr. P. S., formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1970s.

Ca. AD 300 - 400. A late Roman gold ring with a square bezel, upon which is an engraving of an emperor from the House of Constantine. He is depicted facing left, wearing a tunic and sporting a close, short hairstyle. The portrait is flanked by a Greek inscription. Size: D:18.34mm / US: 8 1/4 / UK: Q; Weight: 7.25g Provenance: Property of a London Ancient art collector, formerly in a Mayfair private collection of Mr. P. S., formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1970s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

Ca. 300 - 200 BC.A Roman lead plaque depicting four lines of inscriptions in Greek. The plaque is framed in a high relief line on the border of the plaque. The inscription includes the name Artemidas. For similar see: I Fenici, Bompiani, Cat. n. 120.Size: 70mm x 70mm; Weight: 570gProvenance: Private UK collection; previously acquired on the Holland art market in the 1990s.

Ca. 800 - 600 BC.A charming Greek or Western Asiatic bronze statuette of a goat. The statuette is shown standing on a rectangular base with carefully striated long curve horns and a beard, under the beard is a bronze ring. Size: 95mm x 75mm; Weight: 305gProvenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK / International art markets. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

Ca. 350 - 300 BC.A Greek Apulian red-figure tall-neck oinochoe with wonderful details in white pigment. The body of the vessel presents a lady of fashion adorned with a radiant stephane and a sakkos that reveals two delicate curls on the side. Her facial features are delicately rendered. The sakkos is uniquely decorated with detailed linear geometrical motifs, pearls, and flowers. White dots encircle the portrait, and the neck of the vase is decorated with white. For similar see: Red-figured Vases of Apulia (Institute of Classical Studies, 1983), plate II n. 7. Size: 265mm x 100mm; Weight: 380gProvenance: Property of a central London gallery, previously acquired on the Dutch art market; previously acquired on the Belgian art market; Hugo Lievens, Brussels 1982. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

Ca. 400 - 300 BC.A Greek silver phiale mesomphalos, with decoration in the centre of the vase. For similar see: Christie's, Live auction 2390, Antiquities, Lot. 77.Size: 20mm x 140mm; Weight: 115gProvenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1980s.

Ca. AD 100 - 300 or later.A marble portrait, likely of a barbarian ruler. The man is middle-aged, has a thick beard and pronounced moustache, and has long hair tied back with a headband. These features suggest that the man depicted was neither Greek nor Roman. There are parallels between this bust and the portraits on coins of Bosporan rulers from the 2nd century AD, in particular of Titus Julius Rhoemetalces (AD 131/2 – 153/4) and Titus Julius Eupator (AD 154/5 – 170/1). The word “barbarian” comes from the Latin word barbarus, which means “foreigner”. For similar see: Giardino di Boboli, Statue No.8.Size: 470mm x 200mm; Weight: 25kgProvenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in the early 2000s in Belgium; previously in 1970s European collection. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

Ca. 1200 - 800 BC.A Greek Hoplite moulded bronze dagger with a long blade with large wings, a prominent mid-rib and a long tang, to fix the wooden pole. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 9482, The Art of Warfare, The Axel Guttmann collection part I, Lot. 31.Size: 490mm x 85mm; Weight: 450gProvenance: Private UK collection; Formerly acquired on the European art market from pre-2000 collections.

Ca. 1200 - 800 BC.An Early Greek or Western Asiatic moulded bronze dagger with a short, tapering blade, a prominent mid-rib and a guard. The hilt is characterised by a flat hollow cross-section that would fix to a wooden or bone handle. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 9482, The Art of Warfare, The Axel Guttmann collection part I, Lot. 24, 14Size: 420mm x 50mm; Weight: 400gProvenance: Private UK collection; Formerly acquired on the European art market from pre-2000 collections. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.

Ca. 300 - 200 BC.A Hellenistic terracotta dolphin made in a naturalistic manner. The dolphin is hand-crafted out of terracotta and would have been used as a decorative piece. In ancient Greek mythology dolphins were concidered to be messangers to gods, patriculary Aphrodite the goddess of love. For similar see: Christie's, Liva Auction 2390, Antiquities, Lot. 185.Size: 50mm x 170mm; Weight: 112gProvenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Christie’s Antiquities Sale 2390, 6 October 2011, Lot 184; previously with Simone de Monbrison, Paris, 1980s; Jacques Werner collection, Belgium; thence by descent to the present owner. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

Ca. 800 - 600 BC.An impressive Greek bronze applique of a hunting lion, the creature looks forward with his forelegs extended before him. The classically styled face presents a square form with almond-shaped eyes, large nostrils, and a straight mouth. Note the well-preserved, incised details, such as the incised lines of the skin and the musculature of her hind legs. Truly, this is a wonderful example of Archaic iconography.Size: 105mm x 50mm; Weight: 145gProvenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK / International art markets.

Ca. AD 100 - 300.A Greek bronze goat figurine is shown standing on a rectangular base with carefully striated long curve horns and a long beard. Goat statuettes, especially in early Imperial Rome, was associated with the god Bacchus (Dionysus), the god of wine and nature. Some of the most famous depictions of these animals come from Hadrian's villa near modern-day Tivoli. The statuette has a verdant green patina.Size: 35mm x 35mm; Weight: 35gProvenance: Private UK collection; previously acquired on the Holland art market, P.C., pre 2000.

Ca. 600 - 400 BC.A Greek proto-geometric pottery hydria with an elongated form and three applied loop handles. The corseted neck expands upwards to form a thick, flared rim. The pale orange-slipped exterior is accentuated with black and red-brown pigment on the body. A band of geometric motifs is present on the shoulders. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number 30.118.1.Size: 435mm x 420mm; Weight: 4.84kgProvenance: Private UK collection; From an old London collection formed in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.

Ca. 400 - 350 BC.A red-figure volute krater in the ornate style with handles depicting Medusa. The intricate scenes on the krater include female figures, naiskos and symbolic offerings. Decorative elements, such as palmettes and abstract designs, adorn the neck and sides. For similar see: Cf. Greek section, Civic Archaeological Museum, Milan. Inv. No. St. 135026.Size: 650mm x 360mm; Weight: 7.9KgProvenance: Property of a central London Gallery; formerly in a South English estate collection; acquired in the 1990s from Andre de Munter, Brussels, Belgium; previously in and old European collection. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.

Ca. 300 - 100 BC.A Greek silver ring composed of a round tubular hoop widening on the shoulders, to form an oval bezel. The bezel is engraved with a siren playing a long flute, made in a naturalistic manner. For similar see: EL Legado de Hefesto, n. 113.Size: D:19.15mm / US: 9 1/4 / UK: S; Weight: 8gProvenance: Property of a London gallery; previously acquired at the art market in Vienna; formerly in an Austrian collection formed prior to 2000.

Ca. AD 900 - 1100.A collection of four Byzantine, mould-formed Greek fire pottery grenades. They have acorn-shaped bodies, rounded shoulders and narrow mouths. The grenades are formed from gray/pink clay. The bodies are adorned with stamped geometrical motifs.Size: 65-110mm x 65-75mm; Weight: 1.5kgProvenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK / International art markets.

Ca. 1200 - 800 BC.A Greek Hoplite moulded bronze spearhead with a short, tapering blade, a prominent mid-rib and a long tang, to fix to the wooden pole. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 9482, The Art of Warfare, The Axel Guttmann collection part I, Lot. 31.Size: 400mm x 50mm; Weight: 255gProvenance: Private UK collection; Formerly acquired on the European art market from pre-2000 collections.

Ca. 400 BC.A shallow silver Greek bowl with decoration on the interior of wine grapes hanging from the rim with vertical lines between them. This shallow bowl is similar to that on several vessels belonging to silver hoards found in Gaul and Germany, buried as a result of the threat of barbarian raids from across the Rhine in the mid-third century A.D.Size: 55mm x 210mm; Weight: 265gProvenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK / International art markets. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

Ca. 400 - 300 BC.A Greek black glaze Guttus decorated on the top with a relief head of a Gorgons. The uniform and shiny black glaze was created to mimic bronze vessels. These vessels were likely used to contain perfumes or scented oils, as indicated by the narrow neck designed for controlled dispensing. For similar see: Met Museum access number 1971.11.10. Size: 130mm x 70mm; Weight: 210gProvenance: Property of a central London gallery, previously acquired on the Dutch art market; previously acquired on the Belgian art market; Hugo Lievens, Brussels 1982.

Ca. AD 900 - 1100.A collection of three Byzantine, mould-formed Greek fire pottery grenades. They have acorn-shaped bodies, rounded shoulders and narrow mouths. The grenades are formed from gray/pink clay. The bodies are adorned with stamped geometrical motifs.Size: 110-115mm x 85-90mm; Weight: 1.03kgProvenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK / International art markets.

Ca. AD 700 - 1100.A Byzantine silver ring with a round hoop and a round bezel engraved with five lines of script in Greek letters. For similar see: El Legado de Hefesto, n. 546.Size: D:17.12mm / US: 6 3/4 / UK: N; Weight: 3.2gProvenance: Property of a London Ancient art collector, formerly in a Mayfair private collection of Mr. P. S., formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1970s.

Ca. 400 - 300 BC.A Greek ribbed squat lekythos with a ribbed globula body on discoid base. The vessel has flat shoulders connected to a narrow and inverted conical shaped rim. The entire surface of the vessel is covered in a homogeneous grey and black glaze.Size: 120mm x 100mm; Weight: 220gProvenance: Property of a central London Gallery; formerly in a South English estate collection; acquired in the 1990s from Andre de Munter, Brussels, Belgium; previously in and old European collection. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

Ca. 800 - 700 BC.A pair of fabulous Greek cast-bronze horses, geometrically stylised, with bodies that widen slightly at the hips and taper towards the chest. The animals have four cylindrical legs, a curved tail droops down and have a harness with a hoop. Their heads are raised attentively, featuring a crested mane, an ovoid snout and a pair of perky ears. The horses display a textured green and brown patina. For similar see: Christie's Live Auction, 21909, Antiquities, Lot. 7.Size: 105mm x 85mm; Weight: 330gProvenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK / International art markets. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

Ca. 1-200 AD. A Roman garnet intaglio set into a later gold ring (Byzantine, 9th-12th century AD). The intaglio is meticulously adorned with a plethora of symbolic elements, embodies the profound artistic expression found in Roman glyptic art. The centerpiece of this exquisite artifact showcases a delicately engraved hand clasping a bundle of ears of grain, a caduceus, a poppy seed head, and a wreath. Collectively, these motifs evoke notions of abundance and prosperity, encapsulating the aspirations and beliefs of Roman society. The depiction of the hand holding ears of grain serves as a potent symbol of fertility, agricultural abundance, and nourishment. In Roman culture, grain was not only a vital staple but also represented the bountiful harvests necessary for the sustenance and prosperity of the empire. The hand, a universal symbol of human agency and dexterity, further reinforces the human connection to the cultivation of crops and the subsequent rewards of abundance. The inclusion of the caduceus adds another layer of significance to the composition. As a symbol associated with the Greek god Hermes and later adopted by the Romans, the caduceus embodies messages of commerce, diplomacy, and transcendent power. Its presence within this glyptic scene suggests the influence of trade and prosperity, emphasizing the interconnectedness between economic success and the broader societal fabric. Size: D: 17.32mm / US: 7 / UK: N 1/2; 9.45g Provenance: Private UK collection; Ex. old Swiss family collection formed in the 1990s.

Ca. 300 - 100 BC.A Greek silver ring composed of a round tubular hoop widening on the shoulders to form an oval bezel engraved with a running horse in a naturalistic manner. For similar see: EL Legado de Hefesto, n. 115.Size: D:18.95mm / US: 9 / UK: R 1/2; Weight: 8gProvenance: Property of a London gallery; previously acquired at the art market in Vienna; formerly in an Austrian collection formed prior to 2000.

Ca. 500 - 300 BC.An elegant large Greek hammered bronze hydria. Hydrias frequently appeared in scenes of women carrying water from fountains.The rim of the vessel flares outward with the edge rolled down, the horizontal part of the rim is inscribed. The patina has beautiful blue, turquoise, and teal hues. The handles are ribbed and connect to the body of the vessel and are detailed with a circular geometric pattern. The two handles at the sides were used for lifting, while the handle at the back was used to dip and pour. However, bronze examples were not practically used, but rather were used solely in a funerary setting. For similar see: MET Museum Accession Number: 06.1078.Size: 380mm x 355mm; Weight: 3.7kgProvenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK / International art markets. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.

Ca. AD 700 - 1100. A Byzantine silver ring with a round hoop and a high square bezel, engraved with four lines of script in Greek letters. For similar see: El Legado de Hefesto, n. 546. Size: D:17.93mm / US: 7 3/4 / UK: P; Weight: 3.8g Provenance: Property of a London Ancient art collector, formerly in a Mayfair private collection of Mr. P. S., formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1970s.

Ca. 500 - 300 BC.An Eastern Greek shallow bowl, presenting a round flat stable base. It has impressively thin walls that rise to a broad, circular mouth with a rolled rim above a shallow basin.Size: 45mm x 155mm; Weight: 215gProvenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s.

Y Adam Koukoudakis (British b. 1976)Cheeky Fuckin Pigz, 2008Spray paint on canvasSigned and dated to the side and titled the verso Adam is a father, painter, illustrator and collagist who studied Fine Art at Chelsea and Berlin Institutes of Art before graduating with BA (Hons) Fine Art from Central Saint Martins in 2006. In the same year he was invited to participate in his first post - graduate show with Banksy at Greek Street's infamous Lazarides Gallery, at a time when it was inspiring a broader movement of artists whose work blurred the lines between fine art, street art, illustration and graphics. In 2007 he accepted a further invitation to participate in Santa’s Ghetto in Bethlehem, before embarking on a busy International circuit of shows, projects, collaborations and private commissions which kept him out of trouble until 2010, when he took a short hiatus to enjoy the rewards of fatherhood.Always a painter and lover of collage, Adam found a way to combine the two through his early exposure to screen printing by hijacking the pulling of ink & screen, and instead projecting his screens onto canvas and painstakingly hand painting every ben-day himself. His paintings and prints have always depicted subjects and topics close to his heart, from early political angst to the unapologetic love of his family.Measures approx. 40cm x 50cm (15" x 19")

Y Lynne Timmington (British contemporary)Untitled, 2002Oil on canvasSigned & dated to side of canvasUnframed Lynne Timmington’s powerfully expressive contemporary seascapes draw their inspiration from the natural world, specifically the vastness of the oceans and skies, the forces of nature, and the effects of light on all of these elements. Over a 30 year career Lynne has become one of Britain’s most respected land and seascape painters, and her subtle shades and distinctive textures have led to a highly recognisable style which has won her both critical and popular acclaim. Her oil paintings have been exhibited all over the country in galleries and exhibitions including a one-woman show at The Barbican, The Festival Hall and The West of England Art Academy. Winner of the Civic Award for Services to the Arts, she has also come to the notice of many collectors around the world including Olympic swimmer and TV presenter Sharron Davies, and her work has been shown in Selfridges and Liberty’s. Her journey has been a voyage of artistic discovery. Visiting the Maldives inspired a series of exotic seascapes, and the Balaeric and Greek Islands also provided some extraordinary sunlit images, while in stark contrast, a visit to Oslo offered an atmospheric skyline heavy with mist and diffused light. At present she is absorbed with scenes that tend towards the minimal, but finds herself leaning towards a more abstract style on occasion; she enjoys expressing herself with what she describes as “less detail and greater impact.”Measures approx. 122cm x 77cm (48" x 30.5")

Y Steve Lazarides (British, b. 1969) after BanksySt. Werburghs320gsm Hahnemuhle Photo Rag Pearl printSigned, numbered & stamped by Steve LazaridesLimited Edition No. 26 of 200Printed by magic MaxWith certificate of authenticity from Steve Lazarides' private collection.Steve Lazarides is a British-Greek Cypriot publisher, photographer, collector and curator. He has helped popularise street art and underground art. In the 1980s, he started out with a Nikon F-mount camera documenting his surrounding environments as a photography student. He subsequently worked as a photographer for Sleazenation, where he was employed as photography director from 1996 till 2001. Commissioned by Sleazenation to photograph Banksy's portrait in 1997, he continued to work with the artist, including as the anonymous artist's driver and photographer, before eventually becoming his gallerist. Lazarides and Banksy also launched the 'Pictures on Walls' website in 2001 to promote graffiti art, and widened their scope to work with a larger roster of street artists. He created an in-house print studio, Lazarides Editions, and worked with the artists to create prints to share with the art community. In 2016, Lazarides began curating his personal photography archive of 100,000 images containing roughly 12,000 photographs he took whilst documenting the career of Banksy, and self-published them as two books, Banksy Captured Volume I & Volume II. Lazarides self-distributed the first and second editions of the two volumes, resulting in sales of over 5,000 copies within a month, at the end of 2019. Banksy Captured Volume II, features further photography and commentary, and was published in March 2021. Volume Two includes reportage from Banksy's 2006 Los Angeles exhibition "Barely Legal", images of the artist's unauthorised installation inside London's Natural History Museum during 2004. Banksy Captured Volume I & Volume II were both self-published via Lazarides' Laz Emporium venture.Measures approx. 42 x 59.4cm (16" x 23.5")

20th Century English School - Mixed media - A collection of student graphic works, including - "Pottels Paint", teardrop with easel, brushes and butterflies, signed F Byford, 10ins x 6.25ins, E Lund - "Orion Cruisers", a lady standing before a Greek temple, signed, 12.5ins x 8.5ins, D J Piper - "Ancient Art", seated Buddha in landscape, signed and dated '43, 10.25ins x 8ins, and ten others, all unframed

Portmeirionwares to include part coffee set of black Greek key design on white comprising 2 coffee pots, eleven Greek key coffee cans or cups, two sugar bowls, two milk jugs and twelve black saucers, designed by Susan William-Ellis; together with a Portmeirion rolling pin, large blue and white bowl, and small sugar bowl, double egg cup, Wemyss style shoe with rose buds, also an art deco style coffee set in black and white, Czechoslovakia Studio Carlsbad (qty)

A REGENCY PENWORK AND SILVER MOUNTED TEA CHESTMAKER'S MARKS FOR THOMAS PHIPPS AND EDWARD ROBINSON, LONDON '1807'of canted rectangular form, decorated with classical scenes inside a palmette border, the hinged cover with a hinged silver handle and hinges enclosing a pair of cut glass canisters with silver gilt covers engraved with initials inside scrolling foliage and with Greek key borders, flanking a central cut glass sugar bowl15cm high, 31cm wide, 14.7cm deepProvenancePurchased through these rooms Furniture, Clocks and Works of Art, 15th July 2015, lot 236.