65
A Hellenistic terracotta roundel with Alexander Gorgoneion
Auctioneer has chosen not to publish the price of this lot
London, United Kingdom
Description
A Hellenistic terracotta roundel with Alexander Gorgoneion Greek South Italy, circa 3rd Century B.C. 18cm maximum diam Footnotes: Provenance: with Hurst Gallery, Cambridge, Massachusetts in March 1998. According to myth, when the Gorgon was slain by Perseus he mounted its head on his shield. This shield was then gifted by Athena to Achilles, and finally claimed by Alexander the Great from the Temple of Athena-Ilia at Troy. The roundel may have been intended to symbolise this legendary shield. Such terracotta roundels served as oscilla, votive offerings designed to sway in the wind, and were in widespread production in southern Italy during the Hellenistic period. See M. L. Ferruzza, Ancient Terracottas from South Italy and Sicily in the J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, 2016, p.206, no.59, for a comparable terracotta clipeus, and N. Yalouris, The Search for Alexander, Boston, 1980, p.152, no.96, for a further miniature Alexander Gorgoneion. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
Auction Details
Shipping
T&Cs & Important Info
Ask seller a question
A Hellenistic terracotta roundel with Alexander Gorgoneion Greek South Italy, circa 3rd Century B.C. 18cm maximum diam Footnotes: Provenance: with Hurst Gallery, Cambridge, Massachusetts in March 1998. According to myth, when the Gorgon was slain by Perseus he mounted its head on his shield. This shield was then gifted by Athena to Achilles, and finally claimed by Alexander the Great from the Temple of Athena-Ilia at Troy. The roundel may have been intended to symbolise this legendary shield. Such terracotta roundels served as oscilla, votive offerings designed to sway in the wind, and were in widespread production in southern Italy during the Hellenistic period. See M. L. Ferruzza, Ancient Terracottas from South Italy and Sicily in the J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, 2016, p.206, no.59, for a comparable terracotta clipeus, and N. Yalouris, The Search for Alexander, Boston, 1980, p.152, no.96, for a further miniature Alexander Gorgoneion. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
The Classics Online: Antiquities, Clocks, European
Ends from
Venue Address
101 New Bond Street
London
United Kingdom
W1S 1SR
United Kingdom
...
Important Information
This auction is now finished. If you are interested in consigning in future auctions, please contact the specialist department. If you have queries about lots purchased in this auction, please contact client services.
You are advised to visit www.bonhams.com for any additional information regarding auction 31413 which may have come to light for any Lot after producing the catalogue, which will be included in a "Sale Room Notice" accompanying each Lot.
Terms & Conditions
Buyers' Obligations
ALL BIDDERS MUST AGREE THAT THEY HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD BONHAMS' CONDITIONS OF SALE AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM, AND AGREE TO PAY THE BUYER'S PREMIUM AND ANY OTHER CHARGES MENTIONED IN THE NOTICE TO BIDDERS. THIS AFFECTS THE BIDDERS LEGAL RIGHTS.
If you have any questions about the Conditions of Sale, please contact your nearest client services team.
From 28 June 2025, the import into the EU of non-EU property of a certain age (and in some categories above a certain value) is subject to additional requirements. Under the relevant EU Regulation, it is the Buyer's sole responsibility to assess whether any Lot meets the criteria for import into the EU. The refusal of any required Import Licence or Importer Statement, or any delay in obtaining such Licence or Statement shall not give rise to the rescission or cancellation of any Sale, nor allow any delay in making full payment for the Lot.
Buyers' Premium and Charges
For all Sales categories, buyer's premium excluding Cars, Motorbikes, Wine, Whisky and Coin & Medal sales, will be as follows:
Buyer's Premium Rates
28% on the first £40,000 of the hammer price;
27% of the hammer price of amounts in excess of £40,000 up to and including £800,000;
21% of the hammer price of amounts in excess of £800,000 up to and including £4,500,000;
and 14.5% of the hammer price of any amounts in excess of £4,500,000.
A 3rd party bidding platform fee of 4% of the Hammer Price for Buyers using the following bidding platforms will be added to the invoices of successful Buyers for auctions starting on or after 6th July 2024 – Invaluable; Live Auctioneers; The Saleroom; Lot-tissimo.
VAT at the current rate of 20% will be added to the Buyer's Premium and charges excluding Artists Resale Right.
Payment Notices
For payment information please refer to the sale catalog.
Shipping Notices
For information and estimates on domestic and international shipping as well as export licenses please contact Bonhams Shipping Department.
