Mycenaean Fresco ”The Fisherman" AND “La Parisienne” goddess from Knossos

Description: Mycenaean Fresco ”The Fisherman" AND “La Parisienne” goddess from Knossos Reproductions purchased in Greece in 1969 at museum. Purchased framed. Never opened or used. 10” H x 6.6” Wx ½” thick in wood frame made of 4 wood pieces tacked together. Both are stamped on the back side (see photos). These are not photos or prints! They are plaster reproductions of the originals with plaster block and painting (The fisherman) and plaster block and with raised edge face (“La Parisienne”) Thera Gallery. "The fisherman" fresco from the West House (about 1500 B.C.), Athens, Minoan , National Archaeological Museum from Akrotiri, Thera (Santorini). Thera is the ancient name for both the island of Santorini in the Greek Cyclades and the name of the volcano which famously erupted on the island in the middle Bronze Age. This piece has strikingly real cracks with the plaster painting. Stunning. · Slab-type copy of Minoan woman or goddess from the palace of Knossos (“La Parisienne”) - Woman or goddess (“La Parisienne”) from the Camp-Stool fresco, c.1600 B.C.E., western wing of the palace at Knossos, buon fresco, 20 cm high (Archaeological Museum of Heraklion on the island of Crete) o This image of a young woman with a bright dress and curly hair is among the best known images in Minoan art. It is also one of the few representations of Minoan people rendered in color and detail, and it is a beautiful example of Minoan wall painting. Shortly after it was first discovered by Sir Arthur Evans at Knossos, it was seen by Edmond Pottier, a famous art historian of Greek pottery, who likened her charming look to the contemporary women of Paris. She has been known as “La Parisienne” ever since. $125 each, sold together $200. Exceptional art for this price and condition. If you would like additional photos, just ask.

Price: 209 USD

Location: Boone, North Carolina

End Time: 2025-01-24T18:17:27.000Z

Shipping Cost: 13.99 USD