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Important Fine Art, Antiques & Clocks - Day 1

Sat, Sep 18, 2021 11:00AM EDT
Lot 312

After Camillo Miola, "The Oracle" Italian Fresco

Estimate: $1,800 - $3,600

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"The Oracle.", Italian fresco process on canvas, signed lower right: R. Raelic. Copy of a fresco by Camillo Miola (1840-1919), Italian artist. The Pythia, a virgin from the local village selected in ceremonies that established her as Apollo's choice, sits atop the sacred tripod as the Delphic oracle. To the left is the omphalos, the most sacred object at Delphi, regarded as the center of the earth. A plinth on the right bears an inscription describing Apollo's conquest of Delphi with the Cretans, who became his first priests. The prophetess went to the tripod on the sacred seventh day of each month, the day of Apollo's birth, nine months of the year, to await the god's inspiration; her inspired utterances were later interpreted by a priest. The ancient Greeks considered the Delphic oracle, both Apollo's divine prophecy and the prophetess through whom it was spoken, the final authority on almost any matter, whether religious, political, or social. merged academic and classical traditions to construct his view of the classical past. Overall size: 47 x 71 in. Please contact Nic at Info@premiershipment.com for an estimated shipping quote prior to bidding. Please note that all items are sold as is, and conditions should be asked prior to sale.

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