214 - 214. A pair of three-light wall appliques in gilt-bronze, ea…

Estimate €800 - €1,200

Description

214. A pair of three-light wall appliques in gilt-bronze, early 19th century The attachment with a helmeted woman's head topped by an owl, Athena, acanthus leaves and palmettes, supports the three arms decorated with windings and swan heads (slight oxidation, accident at one of the ties on the back, missing the bobeches), 28cm wide, 15cm deep, 40.5cm high (11in wide, 5 1/2in deep, 15 1/2in high). Daughter of Zeus, said to have sprung fully armed from his head, Athena is the goddess of wisdom, craftsmanship, military strategy and civic justice. One of the major figures of the Olympian pantheon, she embodies the balance between strength and intelligence. Her attributes include a helmet, a golden spear, a shield adorned with the head of Medusa, the aegis and the olive branch. Her associated animal is the owl, here directly above her head.

About the sale Property from the attics of a residence in Kérkyra

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Auction time 09/10/2026 at 12:00 PM

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