Egyptian cat statues

This limestone feline is among some 600 cat statues from a newfound temple dedicated to the Egyptian cat goddess Bastet. The ancient temple was recently discovered under the streets of modern-day Alexandria, Egypt.

French Rococo style in furniture

The Rococo style of French antique furniture began in the 18th century. It came about as a result of the Baroque artists of the time casting aside their obsession with symmetry and turning to a more aqueous and lucid style. They began focusing on interiors of palatial French mansions of Louis XV’s reign and into the beginning of Louis XVI’s.

The object of the day: French picture frame barometer

This fine French picture frame barometer featuring a lovely village scene, is expertly painted on glass and set within a fine gilt frame. 

The French often elevated the value of everyday objects by incorporating them into an art form, as is evident in this decorative barometer.

Date: 

Circa 1880

Dimensions: 

35" wide x 36 1/2" high

Designer: Jacob Petit

Jacob Petit (1796-1868), owned one of the most important and well-known porcelain factories in France, becoming one of the major producers of Rococo ornamental ware during the 1830s. Between 1830 and 1850, new manufacturing techniques evolved that modernized the production process without sacrificing the craftsmanship of this time-honored trade.

American Indian Art on auction in January 2012

American Indian Art
Auction Date: January 4, 2012, 7:00 PM MST
Auction House: R. G. Munn Auction LLC

Location:
1000 Zuni Drive
Alamogordo, NM, US, 88310
Phone: 575-434-8861
Email: rgmunnauc@pvtnetworks.net

Pottery jar

Prehistoric polychrome as found condition has cracks 4.5" x 7" Shipping charge are for the United States. The shipping on this lot is $10.00.

Estimated Price: $250 - $500