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Antique Greek Muse 14k Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Pendant
Antique Greek Muse 14k Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Pendant

Antique Greek Muse 14k Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Pendant

Located in New York, NY

This antique shell cameo pendant features a finely carved Greek muse set in warm 14k yellow gold. The detailed craftsmanship captures the elegance and grace of classical design.

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Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

19th Century, Cast Iron & Marble Fireplace at the Greek Muses
19th Century, Cast Iron & Marble Fireplace at the Greek Muses

19th Century, Cast Iron & Marble Fireplace at the Greek Muses

Located in Beaune, FR

Exceptional cast iron fireplace and black marble top decorated with Greek Muses. On the left is represented the muse "Thalia".

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble, Iron

French Empire Bronze Clock Depicting Urania Greek Muse of Astronomy
French Empire Bronze Clock Depicting Urania Greek Muse of Astronomy

French Empire Bronze Clock Depicting Urania Greek Muse of Astronomy

By Lesieur

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A magnificent large gilded and patinated bronze period French Empire mantle clock depicting Urania the Greek Muse of Astronomy standing on a stepped rectangular gilded bronze base h...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Allegorical French Louis Philippe Clock of Clio the Greek Muse of History
Allegorical French Louis Philippe Clock of Clio the Greek Muse of History

Allegorical French Louis Philippe Clock of Clio the Greek Muse of History

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A French Louis Philippe allegorical gilt bronze and marble mantle clock depicting Clio, The Greek Muse of History. The standing figure of a gilded Clio is shown leaning against the c...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Melpomene – Muse of Tragedy [Μελπομένη]
Melpomene – Muse of Tragedy [Μελπομένη]

Melpomene – Muse of Tragedy [Μελπομένη]

By Joseph Czaky

Located in London, GB

The bronze bears the stamp of Fonderie Valsuani, Paris, where it was cast. The original Greek name of the muse, Μελπομένη is stamped in the front of the base.

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1960s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vintage C. Jere Metal Modern Comedy & Tragedy Masks Wall Art Sculpture
Vintage C. Jere Metal Modern Comedy & Tragedy Masks Wall Art Sculpture

Vintage C. Jere Metal Modern Comedy & Tragedy Masks Wall Art Sculpture

By Curtis Jeré, Artisan House, C. Jeré Artisan House

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

Facial features are highlighted in compounded roughed-in black metal This mid-century modern design features the smiling mask, Thalia, the Greek muse of comedy, and the frowning ma...

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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Sheet Metal

Euterpe – Muse of Lyric Poetry [Eὐτέρπη]
Euterpe – Muse of Lyric Poetry [Eὐτέρπη]

Euterpe – Muse of Lyric Poetry [Eὐτέρπη]

By Joseph Czaky

Located in London, GB

The bronze bears the stamp of Fonderie Valsuani, Paris, where it was cast. The original Greek name of the muse, Eὐτέρπη stamped in the front of the base.

Category

1960s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Allegorical Gilt Bronze Clock Depiction Clio, the Muse of History and Music
Allegorical Gilt Bronze Clock Depiction Clio, the Muse of History and Music

Allegorical Gilt Bronze Clock Depiction Clio, the Muse of History and Music

By Louis-Charles Boileau

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

An Allegorical gilt bronze French Empire clock Depiction Clio, the the Greek Muse of History and Music. Clio is shown here sitting on the clock plinth playing her harp.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Antique Neoclassical Paris Porcelain Vases as Lamps
Pair of Antique Neoclassical Paris Porcelain Vases as Lamps

Pair of Antique Neoclassical Paris Porcelain Vases as Lamps

Located in Lambertville, NJ

The porcelain urns with gilt cartouches depicting Greek Muse's Evterpe, Polymnie, Clio and Uranie...

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Antique 1870s French Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Resin and Glass Venus Coffee Table by Michael Dimou and Jisbar
Contemporary Resin and Glass Venus Coffee Table by Michael Dimou and Jisbar

Contemporary Resin and Glass Venus Coffee Table by Michael Dimou and Jisbar

Located in Dubai, AE

The distinctive legs of the Contemporary Venus coffee table take their cues from the aesthetic of the ancient Greek architecture and the Romantic Greek muse, The Venus de Milo, one o...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables

Materials

Glass, Resin

French Terracotta Reclining Lady Sculpture
French Terracotta Reclining Lady Sculpture

French Terracotta Reclining Lady Sculpture

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

The depiction of the lyre and quiver of arrows to the front is suggestive of Erato, one of the 9 Muses of Greek Mythology associated with love and love poetry.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

1915 Framed Neo-Classic Where Terpsichore Dwells Silhouette Print by Boris Major
1915 Framed Neo-Classic Where Terpsichore Dwells Silhouette Print by Boris Major

1915 Framed Neo-Classic Where Terpsichore Dwells Silhouette Print by Boris Major

Located in Van Nuys, CA

The print features two silhouetted figures dancing, symbolizing Terpsichore, the Greek Muse of Dance. Signed: B. Major Boris Major was born in 1876 in Elisabethgrad, Russia.

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Vintage 1910s American Neoclassical Prints

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Large Gilt-Bronze and Malachite Charles X Style Mantel Clock
Large Gilt-Bronze and Malachite Charles X Style Mantel Clock

Large Gilt-Bronze and Malachite Charles X Style Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

The piece is one of a set of variations on a popular model - the female figure of Urania, the Greek muse of astronomy, in particular occurs elsewhere - and the clock is executed in g...

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Antique 19th Century French Charles X Mantel Clocks

Materials

Malachite, Ormolu

Antique 14K Yellow Gold Classical Mythology Lava Cameo Brooch, Circa 1850
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Classical Mythology Lava Cameo Brooch, Circa 1850

Antique 14K Yellow Gold Classical Mythology Lava Cameo Brooch, Circa 1850

Located in Rotterdam, NL

The oval lava plaque is finely hand-carved with the figure of a classical woman holding a lyre, most likely representing Terpsichore, the Greek Muse of music and dance. Terpsichore ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Antique Wedgwood Blue Jasperware Neoclassical Plaque
Antique Wedgwood Blue Jasperware Neoclassical Plaque

Antique Wedgwood Blue Jasperware Neoclassical Plaque

By Wedgwood

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A fine Wedgwood large blue and white jasperware plaque with the company impressed mark on verso. Four of the nine Greek Muses are shown standing in their classical poses with their i...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

French Charles X Malachite and Gilt Bronze Figurative Clock
French Charles X Malachite and Gilt Bronze Figurative Clock

French Charles X Malachite and Gilt Bronze Figurative Clock

Located in London, GB

In the present clock, the sculptural surmount depicts Urania, Greek muse of astronomy. She is accompanied by a malachite globe and a pile of gilt bronze books, which indicate her lea...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Mantel Clocks

Materials

Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze

French Charles X Malachite, Lapis Lazuli, and Gilt Bronze Figurative Clock
French Charles X Malachite, Lapis Lazuli, and Gilt Bronze Figurative Clock

French Charles X Malachite, Lapis Lazuli, and Gilt Bronze Figurative Clock

Located in London, GB

In the present clock, the sculptural surmount depicts Urania, Greek muse of astronomy. She is accompanied by a lapis lazuli globe and a pile of gilt bronze books, which indicate her ...

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Antique 1830s French Charles X Mantel Clocks

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Bronze, Ormolu

French Empire Gilt Bronze Allegorical Clock of the Astronomical Sciences
French Empire Gilt Bronze Allegorical Clock of the Astronomical Sciences

French Empire Gilt Bronze Allegorical Clock of the Astronomical Sciences

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

The clock has it's original silk string suspension movement and rings the hours and halfs on a bell. In ancient Greek religion and mythology, the Muses are the inspirational goddesse...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

1958 Georges Briard Bent Glass Olympia Serving Dishes  w. Gold & Pink Decor
1958 Georges Briard Bent Glass Olympia Serving Dishes  w. Gold & Pink Decor

1958 Georges Briard Bent Glass Olympia Serving Dishes w. Gold & Pink Decor

By George Briard, Georges Briard

Located in Miami, FL

Rare pattern of a gold center design of 3 seating Greek muses each holding a different item and a border of geometric designs in gold and claret (the named color).

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Vintage 1950s American Neoclassical Platters and Serveware

Materials

Glass

LYRA AND THE SONG OF THE SEA DRAGON, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
LYRA AND THE SONG OF THE SEA DRAGON, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

LYRA AND THE SONG OF THE SEA DRAGON, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

By Pamela Ross

Located in Yardley, PA

"Intuitive Painting is painting with great trust in a level of the creative process in which the artist allows the canvas to dictate what it will become. Lyra, the Greek muse of musi...

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2010s Other Art Style Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Meissen Hand Painted Porcelain Figurine Of A  Greek Mythology’s Muse
Meissen Hand Painted Porcelain Figurine Of A  Greek Mythology’s Muse

Meissen Hand Painted Porcelain Figurine Of A Greek Mythology’s Muse

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Guaynabo, PR

A Meissen Porcelain Greek Mythology’s Muse figurine playing the Lute.

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Early 20th Century German Neoclassical Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pierre Schoenewerk Antique French Bronze Figure of Euterpe
Pierre Schoenewerk Antique French Bronze Figure of Euterpe

Pierre Schoenewerk Antique French Bronze Figure of Euterpe

By Pierre Alexandre Schoenewerk 1

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

Euterpe was one of the nine Greek Muses, known as the Goddess of Music, Song and Dance.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Windows

Materials

Metal, Bronze

F. Barbedienne Large Bronze Sculpture of Euterpe
F. Barbedienne Large Bronze Sculpture of Euterpe

F. Barbedienne Large Bronze Sculpture of Euterpe

By F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

Euterpe was one of the nine Greek Muses, known as the Goddess of Music, Song and Dance.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Les Muses de l' Artista (Muses of the Artist)
Les Muses de l' Artista (Muses of the Artist)

Les Muses de l' Artista (Muses of the Artist)

By Alvar Sunol Munoz-Ramos

Located in Atlanta, GA

Limited edition printed on Arches paper. In Alvar’s "Muses of the Artist," he alludes to the Greek myth of the Muses, the goddesses who inspired and protected the Arts, the Sciences...

Category

2010s Modern Prints and Multiples

Materials

Archival Paper, Watercolor, Lithograph

CASTLE MUSE Noir Pendant
CASTLE MUSE Noir Pendant

CASTLE MUSE Noir Pendant

By Seed Design

Located in Renton, WA

Derived from Greek mythology, the Muses were nine goddesses who symbolized the highest achievements in art and science.

Category

2010s Taiwanese Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Concrete

Painting depicting "Apollo Dancing with the Nine Muses"
Painting depicting "Apollo Dancing with the Nine Muses"

Painting depicting "Apollo Dancing with the Nine Muses"

Located in Milano, IT

This refined canvas, painted using grass juice, a rare technique of great artisanal value, depicts the "Dance of Apollo with the Nine Muses," a 20th-century reinterpretation of a myt...

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Antique 1890s Italian Classical Greek Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Castle Muse Table Lamp
Castle Muse Table Lamp

Castle Muse Table Lamp

Located in Renton, WA

A term derived from Greek mythology, Muses were nine goddesses, that symbolized the greatest of arts and sciences.

Category

2010s Taiwanese Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Concrete

19th Century Bronze Sculpture of Polyhymnia by J. Walz, Antique Muse
19th Century Bronze Sculpture of Polyhymnia by J. Walz, Antique Muse

19th Century Bronze Sculpture of Polyhymnia by J. Walz, Antique Muse

Located in Epfach, DE

In Greek mythology, Polyhymnia was the muse of sacred poetry, hymn, dance, and eloquence, as well as of agriculture and pantomime — a subject that lent itself naturally to the contem...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Classical Greek Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Muse Calliope Statue by François Moreau Statue, 19th Century
Muse Calliope Statue by François Moreau Statue, 19th Century

Muse Calliope Statue by François Moreau Statue, 19th Century

By Hippolyte François Moreau

Located in Lisbon, PT

A statue of thr Muse Calliope, the first of the nine muses of Greek mythology, daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne, in metal letterhead.

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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Zinc

Goddess Wall Relief, Vintage French Plaster, Circa 1920-1940, 29.5"
Goddess Wall Relief, Vintage French Plaster, Circa 1920-1940, 29.5"

Goddess Wall Relief, Vintage French Plaster, Circa 1920-1940, 29.5"

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A vintage French Plaster wall relief depicts, one of the muses in Greek mythology, in good condition. These were inspirational for literature, science and the arts.

Category

Early 20th Century French Decorative Art

Materials

Plaster

Vintage French Plaster Wall Relief of Erato, Circa 1920-1940, 27.5 in
Vintage French Plaster Wall Relief of Erato, Circa 1920-1940, 27.5 in

Vintage French Plaster Wall Relief of Erato, Circa 1920-1940, 27.5 in

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This vintage French Plaster wall relief or panel depicts Erato, one of the muses in Greek mythology, in good condition. These were inspirational for literature, science and the arts.

Category

Early 20th Century French Decorative Art

Materials

Plaster

Antique Statuario Marble Wall Relief of Euterpe, Circa 1920, Europe
Antique Statuario Marble Wall Relief of Euterpe, Circa 1920, Europe

Antique Statuario Marble Wall Relief of Euterpe, Circa 1920, Europe

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An antique elongated wall relief in white Statuario marble featuring Euterpe the Greek Goddess of muse of lyric poetry, in good condition.

Category

Early 20th Century European Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Statuary Marble

Pair of French Victorian Figural Engraving Prints Titled "Vestale" & "Euterpe"
Pair of French Victorian Figural Engraving Prints Titled "Vestale" & "Euterpe"

Pair of French Victorian Figural Engraving Prints Titled "Vestale" & "Euterpe"

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of French Victorian (19th Century) prints of engravings titled \"Vestale\" (a reference to Gaspare Spontini\'s 1807 opera \"La vestale\") and \"Euterpe\" (Greek mythology\'s mus...

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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Prints

Materials

Giltwood

19th Century Ormolu Pendule - Astronomy, France, circa 1825
19th Century Ormolu Pendule - Astronomy, France, circa 1825

19th Century Ormolu Pendule - Astronomy, France, circa 1825

Located in Greven, DE

The main figure is Urania, the muse of astronomy known from Greek mythology. She is studying the celestial globe set up in front of her.

Category

Antique 1820s French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

Large Viennese Bronze Temple Dancer Figurine
Large Viennese Bronze Temple Dancer Figurine

Large Viennese Bronze Temple Dancer Figurine

By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien

Located in Purkersdorf, AT

Terpsichore (Τερψιχόρη) is one of the nine muses in Greek mythology, responsible for dance and choral poetry.

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Joseph CSAKY (1888-1971), «Polimnya», 1965
Joseph CSAKY (1888-1971), «Polimnya», 1965

Joseph CSAKY (1888-1971), «Polimnya», 1965

Located in Paris, FR

This sculpture dating from the artist’s maturity reflects his return to a figurative and realistic style. In Greek mythology, Polymnie is the muse of rhetoric. 

Category

Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Calliope by Anna Pennati 2010 acrylic painting 70x70cm
Calliope by Anna Pennati 2010 acrylic painting 70x70cm

Calliope by Anna Pennati 2010 acrylic painting 70x70cm

By Anna Pennati

Located in Milano, MI

The artwork depicts Calliope, one of the muses, famous characters from Greek mythology. Calliope, muse of epic poetry.

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Ormolu and Breccia Pernice marble trophy of Clio, singed by Henri Chapu
Ormolu and Breccia Pernice marble trophy of Clio, singed by Henri Chapu

Ormolu and Breccia Pernice marble trophy of Clio, singed by Henri Chapu

By Henri Chapu

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Clio is one of the nine muses of Greek mythology, and the daughter of Zeus, while also being revered as the Muse of history.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Statues

Materials

Breccia Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique French Buff Terracotta Garden Statue of Clio
Antique French Buff Terracotta Garden Statue of Clio

Antique French Buff Terracotta Garden Statue of Clio

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A three-quarter lifesize French buff terracotta antique statue of Clio, one of the 9 Muses of Greek Mythology, dating from the early 20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Statues

Materials

Terracotta

Art Deco Marcel Bever Mask Wall Lights Set of 6
Art Deco Marcel Bever Mask Wall Lights Set of 6

Art Deco Marcel Bever Mask Wall Lights Set of 6

By Marcel Bever

Located in Lynn, MA

I believe the masks are representations of the 9 muses of ancient Greek mythology. The set consists of 6 masks but I have seen 2 more different masks.

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Musidora Head Vase
Musidora Head Vase

Musidora Head Vase

$1,225 / item

Musidora Head Vase

By Stefania Boemi

Located in Milan, IT

Entirely handmade of terracotta, this vase of Musidora (Greek for "gift of the muses") boasts a bold countenance: the hair is gathered by a supple turban and framed by a fez and jewe...

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2010s Italian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Jill Garber 19th. C. Terpsichore Cameo Suite Necklace with Persian Turquoise
Jill Garber 19th. C. Terpsichore Cameo Suite Necklace with Persian Turquoise

Jill Garber 19th. C. Terpsichore Cameo Suite Necklace with Persian Turquoise

By Jill Garber

Located in Saginaw, MI

This exquisite hand crafted, one of a kind Baroque style necklace from designer Jill Garber features eight ( 8 ) finely carved, late nineteenth century natural shell cameos depicting...

Category

2010s American Baroque Drop Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Marcasite, Sterling Silver

Late 19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry
Late 19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry

Late 19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry

Located in New York, NY

A French Aubusson mythological tapestry from the late 19th century, circa 1890, featuring the foremost of the nine muses from Greek mythology, Calliope. Calliope and the muses were t...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Rare Italian Marble of a Nude Goddess Adelaide Pandiani Maraini
Rare Italian Marble of a Nude Goddess Adelaide Pandiani Maraini

Rare Italian Marble of a Nude Goddess Adelaide Pandiani Maraini

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Stunning, albeit small, "Sappho" takes it's name from Plato's tenth muse, a Greek lyrical poet, who according to legend, inspired Athenian historian Solon to learn one of her songs, ...

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Antique 1890s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

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Antique Victorian Cameo Shell Brooch Greek Young Muse
Antique Victorian Cameo Shell Brooch Greek Young Muse

Antique Victorian Cameo Shell Brooch Greek Young Muse

Located in Chesterland, OH

It depicts a beautiful portrait of a young greek muse. The execution of the shell is amazing, and the relief helps to add details and dimension to the design.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pinchbeck

Meissen Figure of the Muse Terpsichore, by Kaendler, circa 1745
Meissen Figure of the Muse Terpsichore, by Kaendler, circa 1745

Meissen Figure of the Muse Terpsichore, by Kaendler, circa 1745

By J.J. Kaendler

Located in Geelong, Victoria

Meissen group of large size, depicting Terpsichore, the muse of dance and lyrical poetry, from a series of the nine Greek muses (the daughters of Zeus), depicted seated on a rocky ou...

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Antique 1740s European Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Statue of Euterpe
Statue of Euterpe

Statue of Euterpe

Unavailable

H 44 in Dm 16 in

Statue of Euterpe

Located in New York, NY

Terra cotta statue, representing Euterpe, the Greek muse of music and lyric poetry. The muse facing left, resting on a raised square plinth and holding an upright musical instrument.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Statues

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century Terra Cotta Statue
19th Century Terra Cotta Statue

19th Century Terra Cotta Statue

Unavailable

H 44 in W 20 in D 16 in

19th Century Terra Cotta Statue

Located in New York, NY

This beautiful terra cotta statue, representing Euterpe, (Greek Muse of music & lyric poetry) features the muse facing left, resting on a raised squared plinth and holding an upright...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Statues

Materials

Terracotta

Big Framed Jasper Medallion, Clio by Bert Bentley, Wedgwood, circa 1925
Big Framed Jasper Medallion, Clio by Bert Bentley, Wedgwood, circa 1925

Big Framed Jasper Medallion, Clio by Bert Bentley, Wedgwood, circa 1925

By Wedgwood

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

Clio is the Greek muse of history, one of the nine daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne.

Category

Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Revival Pottery

Materials

Stoneware

1810 Empire Period Clock Made of Gilded Bronze
1810 Empire Period Clock Made of Gilded Bronze

1810 Empire Period Clock Made of Gilded Bronze

Unavailable

H 17.72 in W 12.21 in D 5.12 in

1810 Empire Period Clock Made of Gilded Bronze

Located in Liverpool, GB

On the right, a full-blown figure of a woman with a tassel in her hand. She is Erato, the Greek muse of love poetry. At her feet, the attributes of the other muses, a mask, a tambour...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Captivating 'Mascarade' High-Loom Tapestry by David Sol, 1989 - Single Edition
Captivating 'Mascarade' High-Loom Tapestry by David Sol, 1989 - Single Edition

Captivating 'Mascarade' High-Loom Tapestry by David Sol, 1989 - Single Edition

By David Sol

Located in Santa Monica, CA

It pays homage to the Greek muses Thalia and Melpomene, representing comedy and tragedy, and beautifully incorporates the essence of the four seasons.

Category

1990s French Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Wool, Textile, Tapestry, Thread

Victorian Sterling Silver Marcasite Cameo Pin/Pendant
Victorian Sterling Silver Marcasite Cameo Pin/Pendant

Victorian Sterling Silver Marcasite Cameo Pin/Pendant

Located in Narberth, PA

The oval-shaped cameo depicts "Erato", the Greek muse of lyric poetry and mimicry. Erato is depicted holding a lyre as her loose garments flow freely behind her.

Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Marcasite, Sterling Silver

Eberhard Wächter Antique Painting, circa 1795
Eberhard Wächter Antique Painting, circa 1795

Eberhard Wächter Antique Painting, circa 1795

Unavailable

H 47.25 in W 38.98 in D 2.37 in

Eberhard Wächter Antique Painting, circa 1795

By Eberhard Wächter

Located in Budapest, HU

Wachter finally went to Stuttgart, where he painted "Cimon in Prison", "Ulysses and the Sirens", the "Boat of Life", "Andromache standing at the Urn with Hector's Ashes", the "Greek ...

Category

Antique 1790s German Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Bronze Statue of the Muse Terpsichore by Carrier-Belleuse
Bronze Statue of the Muse Terpsichore by Carrier-Belleuse

Bronze Statue of the Muse Terpsichore by Carrier-Belleuse

Unavailable

H 49.22 in W 31.89 in D 17.72 in

Bronze Statue of the Muse Terpsichore by Carrier-Belleuse

By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse

Located in Werkendam, NL

Carrier-Belleuse (1824-1887) must have based his representation of Terpsichore on the Roman model of the Goddess' statue found in Hadrian's villa in Tivoli, Italy (see 2nd image). ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Greek Revival Statues

Materials

Bronze

After the Greek Archaic Carved White Marble Bust of Calliope
After the Greek Archaic Carved White Marble Bust of Calliope

After the Greek Archaic Carved White Marble Bust of Calliope

Located in Concord, MA

After the Greek Archaic (possibly American sculptor, late 19th-early 20th century) carved white marble bust of the Muse Calliope.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Marble

Coade Head of Thalia
Coade Head of Thalia

CoadeCoade Head of Thalia

Unavailable

H 14.18 in W 7.88 in

Coade Head of Thalia

By Coade

Located in Salisbury, GB

Thalia holds a significant place among the Nine Muses of Greek and Roman mythology. Dimensions: 40 x 20 kg Weight: 11.5 kg

Category

Early 2000s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Mantle Clock in Black Jasper Dip, by Bert Bentley, Wedgwood, circa 1925
Mantle Clock in Black Jasper Dip, by Bert Bentley, Wedgwood, circa 1925

Mantle Clock in Black Jasper Dip, by Bert Bentley, Wedgwood, circa 1925

By Wedgwood

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

Polymnia and Calliope are two of the nine muses in Greek mythology, each responsible for inspiring and guiding different forms of art and creativity.

Category

Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Stoneware

Trophy Plate, Wedgwood, circa 1880
Trophy Plate, Wedgwood, circa 1880

Trophy Plate, Wedgwood, circa 1880

Unavailable

H 0.4 in Dm 8.67 in

Trophy Plate, Wedgwood, circa 1880

By Wedgwood

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

The central relief depicts The Muses Watering Pegasus. In Greek mythology, the muses were the goddesses of the arts, literature, and science, and were often depicted as inspiring art...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Revival Pottery

Materials

Stoneware

Fine Almost Life Size 1940's Plaster Comedy and Tragedy Theater Masks Sculptures
Fine Almost Life Size 1940's Plaster Comedy and Tragedy Theater Masks Sculptures

Fine Almost Life Size 1940's Plaster Comedy and Tragedy Theater Masks Sculptures

Located in Atlanta, GA

The Comedy mask is known as Thalia, who in Greek mythology is the Muse of Comedy and Idyllic Poetry, portrayed as a happy, cheerful young woman crowned with ivy.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Plaster

Highly impressive Empire Urania Mantel clock
Highly impressive Empire Urania Mantel clock

Highly impressive Empire Urania Mantel clock

Unavailable

H 33.47 in W 24.41 in D 11.03 in

Highly impressive Empire Urania Mantel clock

Located in HAARLEM, NL

Impressive Empire clock with the Goddess Urania making notes (also spelt Ourania, in Greek mythology, the muse of astronomy and a daughter of Zeus by Mnemosyne and also a great grand...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Griotte Marble

ERATO by Alfred Janniot
ERATO by Alfred Janniot

ERATO by Alfred Janniot

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H 73 in W 22 in D 11 in

ERATO by Alfred Janniot

By Alfred Auguste Janniot

Located in Paris, FR

As in the iconographical tradition issued of the Greek antiquity, the muse is almost naked and comes with a little child, who lays a hand on her breast.

Category

French Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Ode to music
Ode to music

Ode to music

Unavailable

H 26.38 in W 11.22 in D 10.02 in

Ode to music

By Antonio Rescaldani

Located in Brussels & Antwerp, BE

The lyre that the left muse holds up in the hand of her stretched arm is the attribute of the muse Terpsichore, one of the nine muses of the Greek mythology, Zeus’ daughters and godd...

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Sculptures

Mantel Clock 19th Century, Napoleon III Period
Mantel Clock 19th Century, Napoleon III Period

Mantel Clock 19th Century, Napoleon III Period

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H 27.17 in W 18.51 in D 10.63 in

Mantel Clock 19th Century, Napoleon III Period

Located in Warsaw, PL

In Greek mythology she was The muse of tragedy. In one hand she holds a theater mask and in the other a musical instrument.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

Micro Mosaic Gold Brooch with Filigrain by Castellani
Micro Mosaic Gold Brooch with Filigrain by Castellani

Micro Mosaic Gold Brooch with Filigrain by Castellani

By Castellani

Located in Antwerp, BE

The word derives from the Greek word for the Muses, implying it is a form of artistic expression.

Category

Antique 1880s Italian High Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Pair of French Classical Figural Greek Muse Gilt Table Lamps, circa 1900
Antique Pair of French Classical Figural Greek Muse Gilt Table Lamps, circa 1900

Antique Pair of French Classical Figural Greek Muse Gilt Table Lamps, circa 1900

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique pair of French classical figural lamps offer gilt metal construction with dancing Greek muses on globe seated on foliate garland decorated plinths, circa 1900 Measures:...

Category

20th Century French Classical Greek Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Amphora Hand Relief Carved Vase Greek Muses and Arts
Amphora Hand Relief Carved Vase Greek Muses and Arts

Amphora Hand Relief Carved Vase Greek Muses and Arts

Located in South Burlington, VT

FEBRUARY SALE - NOW SAVE 25% AND MORE Designers source An early contemporary Amphora relief vase handmade, hand glazed, and relief carved with Muses and Works of Art Treasures carv...

Category

Mid-20th Century German Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Philip & Kelvin LaVerne "Classical Coffee Table" with Greek Muses 1960s (Signed)
Philip & Kelvin LaVerne "Classical Coffee Table" with Greek Muses 1960s (Signed)

Philip & Kelvin LaVerne "Classical Coffee Table" with Greek Muses 1960s (Signed)

By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

The LaVernes were often inspired by Greek mythology and the arts. This table is a marvel of execution.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Pewter

Sidengang Neoclassical Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Greek Muse Signet Ring
Sidengang Neoclassical Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Greek Muse Signet Ring

Sidengang Neoclassical Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Greek Muse Signet Ring

By SeidenGang

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Substantial signet style ring features an oval cartouche depicting a dancing muse with tambourine With highly rendered swirling garments - Erato is the muse of lyric and love poetry...

Category

1990s Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Italian Classical Figural Carved Alabaster Sculpture of Muse and Tambourine
Italian Classical Figural Carved Alabaster Sculpture of Muse and Tambourine

Italian Classical Figural Carved Alabaster Sculpture of Muse and Tambourine

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Italian Classical figural carved alabaster portrait sculpture features Greek muse with her tambourine, unsigned, circa 1890.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Classical Greek Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster

Mid 19th Century French Bronze of Euterpe
Mid 19th Century French Bronze of Euterpe

Mid 19th Century French Bronze of Euterpe

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H 16.54 in W 6.3 in D 5.32 in

Mid 19th Century French Bronze of Euterpe

Located in London, GB

A French Bronze of Euterpe, the Greek muse of music and lyric poetry, mid-nineteenth century.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Classical Greek Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

An English Aesthetic Movement Wedgwood Queen's Ware Garden Seat
An English Aesthetic Movement Wedgwood Queen's Ware Garden Seat

An English Aesthetic Movement Wedgwood Queen's Ware Garden Seat

By Wedgwood

Located in Downingtown, PA

Designed by Thomas Allen, The unusual earthenware body is of hexagonal shape and transfer printed in a deep blue with Neo-classical style Greek Muses and floral borders. Marks:...

Category

Antique 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Patio and Garden Furniture

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