Ancient objects for today

Christmas Exhibition, Rupert Wace Ancient Art, 19 Crown Passage, St James’s, London SW1, until 23rd December 2016

Carnelian and red jasper necklace New Kingdom. 18th Dynasty, c.1400 BC Length: 43 cm

Carnelian and red jasper necklace
New Kingdom. 18th Dynasty, c.1400 BC
Length: 43 cm

A wonderful selection of over a hundred of over a hundred objects await you in this beguiling exhibition. Wearable ancient jewellery, including Roman bronze animal brooches, Egyptian faience amulets which were believed to have specific powers by their original owners, as well as Danish Neolithic flint and stone are there to tempt you at affordable prices.

Romano-British bronze peacock brooch c. 2nd-3rd century AD Dimensions: 2.6 x 2.6 cm

Romano-British bronze peacock brooch
c. 2nd-3rd century AD
Dimensions: 2.6 x 2.6 cm

 

Danish flint dagger Neolithic. c.2000-1800 BC Length: 17.9 cm

Danish flint dagger
Neolithic. c.2000-1800 BC
Length: 17.9 cm

 

Roman glass jug 1st - 2nd century AD Height: 13.5 cm

Roman glass jug
1st – 2nd century AD
Height: 13.5 cm

 

 

 

 

 

http://www.rupertwace.co.uk

Breese Little

CLASSICICITY: Ancient art, contemporary objects, Breese Little, 30b Great Sutton Street, London, EC1, until 2nd April 2015

Installation View, March 2015 (Photo Tom Horak)

Installation View, March 2015 (Photo Tom Horak)

As the exhibition’s name suggests CLASSICICITY is a fascinating combination of ancient and modern works in differing media. It shows how Greek and Roman antiquities sit well with contemporary art works and underlines the essential meaning of the word “classical”.

Installation View, March 2015 (Photo Tom Horak)

Installation View, March 2015 (Photo Tom Horak)

Alongside the ancient artworks you will find works by both established and emerging artists such as Nell Allen, Maggi Hambling, Richard Hawkins, Rachel Kneebone, Sarah Lucas, Ged Quinn, Ryan M Pfeiffer + Rebecca Walz and Alexandre Singh.

Installation View, March 2015 (Photo Tom Horak)

Installation View, March 2015 (Photo Tom Horak)

This enjoyable show has been curated by Ruth Allen and James Cahill with the help of Rupert Wace Ancient Art.

Installation View, March 2015 (Photo Tom Horak)

Installation View, March 2015 (Photo Tom Horak)

 

Open: Wednesday – Friday 12 – 6 pm | Saturday 12 – 4 pm

 

http://www.breeselittle.com

Installation View, March 2015 (Photo Tom Horak)

Installation View, March 2015 (Photo Tom Horak)