In mythology Chrysomallus was the golden wool winged ram and was the source of the golden fleece which figures in the tale of the hero Jason and his crew of Argonauts, who set out on a quest for the fleece by order of King Pelias, in order to place Jason rightfully on the throne of Iolcus in Thessaly. Reference: Wikipedia
Nicolò DELL’ABATE (Modena 1509-1571 Fontainebleau) Nephele receiving the winged ram Chrysomallos blood, crown watermark (Lighter no. 4839, Parma 1533-46) 281 x 400 mm.
Sold for EUR 17,500 at Christie’s in 2014
A stylized rython cup on base, a figure of Chrysomallos, the winged Golden Fleece ram of Greek mythology.
Sold for $140 at Soulis Auctions in 2019
Jason carrying off the golden fleece 1690–1725 Jean-Baptiste Nolin
Reference: The Metropolitan Museum of Art
An Empire patinated and gilt-bronze mantel clock figuring Jason and the Golden Fleece, circa 1805 the dial chiselled with Jason and Medea figures, on a green marble pedestal supported by paw feet Haut. 65 cm, larg. 40 cm, prof. 20 cm ; height 25 2/3 in; width 15 3/4 in; depth 7 3/4 in
Sold for 15,000 EUR at Sotheby’s in 2019
Golden Fleece apestry woven in wool and silk
The mythological story of Jason is synonymous with adventure and great feats of heroism. This tapestry belongs to a cycle of seven works relating the story of Jason’s voyage with the Argonauts; their quest to capture the golden fleece, and their subsequent return to Greece. Particular emphasis is placed on one aspect of the story that is seldom explored: Jason and Medea.The cycle was woven in the celebrated Gobelins workshop to cartoons by François de Troy.
The fourth tapestry in the cycle, this scene illustrates the culmination of all Jason’s efforts throughout his perilous journey: the capture of the golden fleece. Jason reaches up to cut the fleece down from an oak tree. At his feet lies the scaled beast that guarded the fleece, now fast asleep, under the spell of Medea’s song.
Reference: © Victoria and Albert Museum
A ‘golden fleece’ pendant, by Cartier, circa 1970 The ram of openwork design, with polished and textured detailing, signed Cartier, numbered, maker’s mark, French assay mark, length 4.1cm
Sold for £ 2,000 inc. premium at Bonham’s in 2017
