Nestor Collection

Nestor Makhno
Anarchist leader who organised partisan groups to form the Revolutionary Insurrectionary Army of Ukraine which opposed both Bolsheviks and Whites : he will die in exile in Paris. Date: 1919

Medea and Jason stealing the Golden Fleece
Depiction of Medea and Jason from Greek mythology. Medea drugs a serpent while Jason prepares to kill it and steal the Golden Fleece. Venus and a winged youth stand at their side

Possession, c. 1912. Found in the collection of Museu Nacional d Art de Catalunya, Barcelona

Kea, Nestor notabilis. Artwork by JG Keulemans from Sir Walter Lawry Bullers A History of the Birds of New Zealand, Vol.2 Plate 18 Date: 1888

Kaka, Nestor meridionalis. Artwork by JG Keulemans from Sir Walter Lawry Bullers A History of the Birds of New Zealand, Vol.4 Plate 63 Date: 1888

Elgin Avenue, West London, looking towards Edgware Road. Date: circa 1910

Greek Orthodox icon depicting St. Nestor and St. Dimitrios Thessaloniki, Macedonia, Greece, Europe

Adult Kea (Nestor notabilis) close-up portrait. Arthurs Pass National Park, New Zealand, July. Endangered Species

Kea (Nestor notabilis) juvenile in flight. Arthurs Pass National Park, South Island, New Zealand. Endangered Species

Kea (Nestor notabilis) standing on the wing mirror of a car looking through the partially open car window, Homer Tunnel, Fiordland, New Zealand, November, Vulnerable species

Kea (Nestor notabilis) juvenile, taking flight off rock, Arthur's Pass National Park, South Island, New Zealand

Juvenile Kea (Nestor notabilis) in flight. Arthur's Pass National Park, South Island, New Zealand. Endangered Species

DDE-90028443
Canada, Ontario, Nestor Falls. Autumn on shore of Lake of the Woods. Date: 23/04/2010

DDE-90026718
New Zealand, Southland, Stewart Island, Halfmoon Bay. Kaka (Nestor meridionalis). Date: 10/07/2007

DDE-90026717
New Zealand, Southland, Stewart Island, Halfmoon Bay. Kaka (Nestor meridionalis). Date: 10/07/2007

DDE-90026710
New Zealand, Southland, Stewart Island, Halfmoon Bay. Kaka (Nestor meridionalis). Date: 10/07/2007

DDE-90026642
New Zealand, South Island, Arthurs Pass National Park. Kea (Nestor notabilis) the worlds only alpine parrot and endemic to New Zealand, in its native habitat. Date: 14/05/2005

DDE-90026643
New Zealand, South Island, Arthurs Pass National Park. Kea (Nestor notabilis) the worlds only alpine parrot and endemic to New Zealand, in its native habitat. Date: 14/05/2005

DDE-90026620
New Zealand, South Island, Arrowsmith Range. Kea (Nestor notabilis), two young adults displaying courtship behaviors. Date: 14/05/2005

DDE-90026621
New Zealand, South Island, Arrowsmith Range. Kea (Nestor notabilis). Date: 14/05/2005

DDE-90026619
New Zealand, South Island, Arrowsmith Range. Kea (Nestor notabilis). Date: 14/05/2005

DDE-90026474
Kaka (Nestor meridionalis), Pukaha Mount Bruce Wildlife Centre, Wairarapa, North Island, New Zealand Date: 18/01/2007

DDE-90026473
Kaka (Nestor meridionalis) in Kowhai Tree (Sophora sp), Pukaha Mount Bruce Wildlife Centre, Wairarapa, North Island, New Zealand Date: 18/01/2007

DDE-90026435
Kaka, (Nestor meridionalis), Karori Wildlife Sanctuary, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand Date: 22/06/2006

DDE-90026434
Kaka with Identification Band, (Nestor meridionalis), Karori Wildlife Sanctuary, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand Date: 22/06/2006

DDE-90026429
Kea, New Zealand Alpine Parrot (Nestor notabilis), Arthurs Pass Road, West Coast, South Island, New Zealand Date: 02/02/2006

DDE-90026428
Kea Alpine Parrot ( nestor notabilis ), Arthur's Pass, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand Date: 02/02/2006

DDE-90026327
New Zealand, Stewart Island, Oban Township. Kaka bird feeding on nectar from imported bottlebrush plants. Date: 20/05/2008

Revazi Zintiridis & Nestor Khergiani
Revazi Zintiridis and Nestor Khergiani Olympic Judo Olympic Judo Athens, Greece 13 August 2004 Date: 13 August 2004

Nestor Khergiani & Bazarbek Dombay
Nestor Khergiani and Bazarbek Dombay Olympic Judo Olympic Judo Athens, Greece 13 August 2004 Date: 13 August 2004

Nestor Khergiani & Kenji Uematsu
Nestor Khergiani and Kenji Uematsu Olympic Judo Olympic Judo Athens, Greece 13 August 2004 Date: 13 August 2004

Daniel Nestor Wimbledon 06 July 1995 Date: 06 July 1995

Busts of seven principal heroes of the Trojan War
6340100 Busts of seven principal heroes of the Trojan War by Tischbein, Johann Heinrich Wilhelm (1751-1829) (after); (add.info.: Busts of seven principal heroes of the Trojan War)

Australasian fauna (colour litho)
3630350 Australasian fauna (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Australasian fauna)

The Heroes of the Trojan War (engraving)
655560 The Heroes of the Trojan War (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Heroes of the Trojan War. Paris. Diomedes. Odysseus. Nestor. Achilles)

The Heroes of the Trojan War
LLM459207 The Heroes of the Trojan War by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Heroes of the Trojan War. Paris. Diomedes. Odysseus. Nestor. Achilles)

Nestors cup, Mycenae, c. 1550-1500 BC (gold) (see also 11599)
XZL148144 Nestors cup, Mycenae, c.1550-1500 BC (gold) (see also 11599) by Mycenaean; National Archaeological Museum, Athens, Greece; Mycenaean, out of copyright

Odyssey: Telemachus in the chariot of Nestor (colour litho)
5204794 Odyssey: Telemachus in the chariot of Nestor (colour litho) by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Telemachus in the chariot of Nestor)

Burrowing parrot and New Zealand kaka
Burrowing parrot, Cyanoliseus patagonus, and New Zealand kaka, Nestor meridionalis (endangered). Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rene Primevere Lessons Complements de Buffon, Pourrat Freres

Telemachus in the chariot of Nestor, 1929 (litho)
3060291 Telemachus in the chariot of Nestor, 1929 (litho) by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Heroes of the Trojan War (engraving)
664401 Heroes of the Trojan War (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heroes of the Trojan War. Menelaus. Paris. Diomedes. Odysseus. Nestor. Achilles)

Little one, may you prove like your sire in all but fortune
1192660 Little one, may you prove like your sire in all but fortune by Cole, Herbert (1867-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sunset of Heroes published by J M Dent & Son Ltd 1932); English

Diomed and Ulysses returning with the Spoils of Rhesus (engraving)
973675 Diomed and Ulysses returning with the Spoils of Rhesus (engraving) by Flaxman, John (1755-1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Diomed and Ulysses returning with the Spoils of Rhesus)

Nestor Inspired
Catchlight Studio

The Blessed Chronicler Nestor, c1885-1896, (1965). Creator: Viktor Mihajlovic Vasnecov
The Blessed Chronicler Nestor, c1885-1896, (1965). Study for the decoration of St Volodymyrs Cathedral in Kiev, depicting Saint Nestor the Chronicler (c1056-c1114)

Portrait of the Poet Nestor Vasilyevich Kukolnik, 1836, (1965). Creator: Karl Briullov
Portrait of the Poet Nestor Vasilyevich Kukolnik, 1836, (1965). Russian playwright and author Nestor Vasilievich Kukolnik (1809-1868), publisher of " Art News"

Kea (Nestor notabilis) portrait. The yellow at the top of the beak indicates that this is a jurvnile bird. Arthurs Pass National Park, South Island, New Zealand, December

Druzhina of Prince Boris (From the Tale of Saints Boris and Gleb). Artist: Anonymous
Druzhina of Prince Boris (From the Tale of Saints Boris and Gleb). Private Collection

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Nestor, a name that echoes through history and mythology, encompasses a multitude of captivating tales and intriguing creatures. From the enigmatic Nestor Makhno to the daring escapades of Medea and Jason stealing the Golden Fleece, this name holds an air of mystery. In bustling Elgin Avenue, West London, where modernity intertwines with tradition, one can't help but wonder about the origins of this name. Perhaps it harkens back to Kea, Nestor notabilis - a charismatic parrot-like bird found in New Zealand's Arthur's Pass National Park. Its juvenile form taking flight off a rocky perch or its adult counterpart posing for a close-up portrait; both images capture the essence of freedom and curiosity. Delving deeper into Greek mythology unveils even more layers to Nestor's significance. A Greek Orthodox icon depicting St. Nestor alongside St. Dimitrios Thessaloniki evokes thoughts of devotion and faith passed down through generations. Traveling further back in time brings us to heroes of the Trojan War immortalized in ancient texts like Homer's Iliad - where Nestor plays his part among legendary figures such as Achilles and Odysseus. Published in 1880, these stories continue to captivate readers with their timeless themes of honor, love, and sacrifice. The Palace near Pylos stands as a testament to Mycenaean art from Greece's rich past. Dating back between 1300-1200 BCE. , this archaeological marvel offers glimpses into an era long gone yet forever etched within our collective memory. As we reflect on all these diverse elements connected by the thread called "Nestor, " we are reminded that names carry weight beyond mere labels. They encapsulate histories untold and worlds waiting to be discovered – just like Nestor himself: multifaceted and full of surprises at every turn.