2400 BC Cycladic Marble Figure
You are looking at a Cycladic marble figure thought to be made in 2400 B.C. The carving originated from the Cyclades Islands in the Aegean Sea in Greece. This is where the Cycladic Bronze Age started in 3200 B.C. and came to an end in 1050 B.C. The marble figure with delicate detail and a lyre-shaped head was auctioned off in December 2010. Its estimated value was $4 to $5 million, but it exceeded expectations. Isn’t it incredible that it was sold for $16 million? This is one of the highest auction prices for this kind of work of art.
2400 BC Cycladic Marble Figure
Egyptian Bronze Cat Statue
The bronze cat sculpture below was discovered in the Saqqara burial grounds close to Memphis, Egypt. This comes from the Ptolemaic period. Cats were deemed sacred creatures in ancient Egypt since they serve Bastet, the goddess of the home. She would keep disease and evil away from the home, especially those related to childbirth and women. It was important to be nice to felines to appease her. This is why they are featured heavily in New Kingdom period artwork. Christie’s sold this for $2 million in 2013.
Egyptian Bronze Cat Statue
