Tuesday, 24 March 2020

An enduring tradition

I noted a truly amazing supply of bronze lamps offered by Artemission, a dealer based in London, over five years ago. Far from being exhausted, that supply continues to this day. And, true to tradition, this example below bears an uncanny resemblance to a series of very obvious fakes ...


It can be yours for a mere $900 ...


This version below - with not only two nozzles at ridiculous angles but also a head plunked on top - may be even more tempting. Just stump up $2,200 for this one ...


In these times of a pandemic crisis it's heart-warming to see that some old customs remain unchanged. Plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose.


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1 comment:

  1. AnonymousTuesday, 08 December, 2020

    Very interesting. Thank you. Too bad I saw that after i bought something from them. Frightening !

    I don't know why your articles about artemisson do not show up when you do a search on google. You appeared only on a "KARAWANI" search. Maybe you could label your blogpost with the term "artemission". That would allow other potential buyers to be informed before buying.

    I baught a cylinder seal from them with a hand description from Pr W.G. Lambert. Do you know who could have an idea about this object and tell me if there is a chance it is a genuine one ?

    Thank you.

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