A Roman Mosaic Panel with Tiphys, the Pilot of the Argo
Sale 1188 - Antiquities & Ancient Art
May 25, 2023
10:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
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$30,000 -
40,000
Lot Description
A Roman Mosaic Panel with Tiphys, the Pilot of the Argo
Circa 2nd Century A.D.
35 1/4 x 44 inches (89.5 x 111.8 cm).
Provenance:
Art Market, France, prior to 1990.
Art Market, New York, 1990-1993.
Private Collection, New York, 1993-late 1990s.
with Hixenbaugh Ancient Art, New York, 2016.
Fortuna Fine Art, New York, prior to 13 June 2019.
This mosaic depicts Tiphys the Thracian, known as the pilot of Jason's ship, the Argo, in the tale of Jason and the Argonauts. To his right stands the personification of helmsmanship, holding a rudder.
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