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Business Upturn
7 days ago
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- Business Upturn
Fine Ancient Art from the Prince Collection – Featuring the Guennol Grasshopper and Aztec Jaguar Mask
LONDON, July 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Following their successful June auction, Apollo Art Auctions is proud to present a remarkable selection of ancient art. The upcoming sale, featuring pieces with outstanding provenance, will go live on the 26th and 27th of July at 1 PM BST, both at their London showroom and online via LiveAuctioneers, Invaluable, The Saleroom, and Apollo's own auction platform. A Media Snippet accompanying this announcement is available by clicking on this link. Advertisement Highlighting the sale on the 26th of July is a remarkable turquoise mosaic jaguar mask with circular dark eyes and prominent fangs. This one-of-a-kind piece, Aztec/Mixtec in origin, has never appeared at auction. The mask represents a jaguar, an animal believed to be spiritually equal to humans. The Aztecs were deeply spiritual, with strong religious beliefs and ritual practices. The god Tezcatlipoca, one of the creator deities and a god of war and conflict, was often associated with the jaguar. His jaguar form symbolized the night sky, with the animal's spots representing the stars. Turquoise, the stone used throughout the mask, was highly prized in Aztec culture, representing power, life, and spirituality. In an interview form the 16th century with an Aztec recorded by Franciscan Bernardino de Sahagún, teoxihuitl (turquoise) was described as 'the property, the lot, of the god.' Lot 50 – RARE AZTEC / MIXTEC TURQUOISE MOSAIC MASK OF A JAGUAR Date: Ca. AD 1400–1521 Size: 125mm x 120mm Weight: 535g Starting Bid: £100,000 Another standout piece, Lot 462, is an Egyptian vessel in the shape of a grasshopper, once owned by the famous archaeologist Howard Carter, best known for discovering the tomb of Tutankhamun. Carter played a key role in the early development of Egyptology. This grasshopper vessel is especially well known for being part of the same collection as the Guennol Lioness, which once held the record for the most expensive sculpture ever sold at Sotheby's. It has an impressive exhibition history, having been on public display from 1948 to 2002. It was shown at the Brooklyn Museum in the exhibition The Guennol Collection: Cabinet of Wonders, and at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in 1969. The piece has been published in several important academic works, including, The Brooklyn Museum Bulletin (Vol. X, No. 1, 1948, figs. 1–4, cover illustration), New Kingdom Art in Ancient Egypt During the Eighteenth Dynasty: 1590–1315 BC by Cyril Aldred (1951, No. 97) and A History of Technology, edited by C. Singer, E.J. Holmyard, and A.R. Hall. The vessel also has a strong and well-documented ownership history. Most recently, it was part of the Prince Collection (1990s–2014), and was acquired in 2007 from the Merrin Gallery, with the original purchase invoice included. Before that, it was held in the collections of Howard Carter, Joseph Brummer in New York, the Guennol Collection, and a private collection in the United States. Lot 462 – EGYPTIAN IVORY AND WOOD COSMETIC VESSEL IN THE FORM OF A GRASSHOPPER Date: Late 18th Dynasty, Ca. 1350–1340 BC Size: 21.9mm x 88mm Weight: 19.7g Starting Bid: £100,000 Auction Information 'Fine Ancient Art – The Prince Collection' sale will take place on the 26th and 27th of July at 1 PM BST. It will be held live at Apollo Art Auctions' Central London showroom (63–64 Margaret Street, W1W 8SW) and online via their auction platform. All lots will be available for preview by appointment only at the London showroom from the 22nd to 25th of July 2025, between 10 AM and 5 PM. All items are professionally handled by Apollo's white-glove team and prepared for secure in-house shipping. Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with GlobeNewswire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same.
The Irish Sun
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Dunnes Stores fans set to love ‘elegant' new dress that's perfect for special occasions – and costs just €40
DUNNES Stores shoppers are set for a frenzy over another eye-catching dress on racks now. The Irish retailer has been filling the shelves with a range of wardrobe staples for the Advertisement 2 The new dress has a striking colourful pattern Credit: DUNNES STORES 2 The Gallery Satin Printed Midi Dress is €40 Credit: DUNNES STORES Fashion fans have been going wild for the waistcoats, sandals, dresses and other must-have pieces for their Now, Dunnes Stores has brought out a fabulous new dress with a colourful pattern. The Gallery Satin Printed Midi Dress is a Shoppers can pick it up in sizes 8 to 20. Advertisement READ MORE IN DUNNES STORES And luckily for The stunning dress features elbow-length sleeves and an elegant v-neckline. The waist of the dress is fitted, while the skirt underneath flows. This creates a gorgeous and flattering silhouette, while also being perfect to wear if you're belly conscious. Advertisement Most read in Fabulous The cream coloured dress features an eye-catching floral pattern across it, which will make you stand out from the crowd. The pattern is comprised of blue, yellow and navy to create a Mediterranean type of vibe. I'm over 40 and tried 'really lovely' puff sleeve blouse from Dunnes Stores - here's how it looks on In a huge boost to In the official item description on the Advertisement "The short sleeves gathered at the shoulders and cuffs add a voluminous touch, and a vibrant all-over print completes the look. "Gallery is available exclusively at Dunnes Stores." It's the perfect dress to wear to a variety of events, including It's also perfect to pack in your suitcase to take with you on Advertisement The dress is available both online and in stores now, but is set to fly out of stock quickly. AZTEC INSPIRED DRESS And it's not the only dress that has shoppers racing to the tills. The Savida Arti Embroidered Midi Dress has just landed in stores. It is priced at €40 and comes in sizes XXS to XXL. Advertisement The retailer said: "This tiered midi dress is designed with a range of Aztec inspired patterns embroidered throughout. "A modern square neckline beautifully frames the collarbones, while shirred, elasticated straps ensure a comfortable fit. "Savida is available exclusively at Dunnes Stores." THE HISTORY OF DUNNES STORES DUNNES Stores opened its first store on Patrick Street in Cork in 1944 - and it was an instant hit. Shoppers from all over the city rushed to the store to snap up quality clothing at pre-war prices in Ireland's first 'shopping frenzy'. During the excitement, a window was forced in and the police had to be called to help control the crowds hoping to bag founder Ben Dunne's 'Better Value' bargains. Dunnes later opened more stores in the 1950s and began to sell groceries in 1960 - starting with apples and oranges. The retailer said: "Fruit was expensive at the time and Ben Dunne yet again offered Better Value than anyone else in town. "Over time, our food selection has grown and that spirit of good value has remained strong. "Now we offer a wide range of carefully-sourced foods from both local Irish suppliers and overseas." The retailer's first Dublin store opened its doors in 1957 on Henry Street and a super store on South Great Georges Street was unveiled in 1960. They added: "In 1971, our first Northern Irish store opened, and many others soon followed. "Expansion continued in the 1980s in Spain, and later into Scotland and England." Dunnes now has 142 stores and employs 15,000 people.
