![Ancient Bactrian Margiana Steatite Chlorite Idol Statuette, ca. 3rd-2nd Century BCE: Ancient Bactrian Margiana chlorite idol statuette, a remarkable artifact from the Bactrian-Margiana Archaeological Complex (BMAC), dating back to the late 3rd to early 2nd millennia BCE. This idol, ca](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180458187_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
Neoclassical Art
![Ancient Bactrian Margiana Steatite Chlorite Idol Statuette, ca. 3rd-2nd Century BCE: Ancient Bactrian Margiana chlorite idol statuette, a remarkable artifact from the Bactrian-Margiana Archaeological Complex (BMAC), dating back to the late 3rd to early 2nd millennia BCE. This idol, ca](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180458187_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Ancient Bactrian Margiana Green Chlorite Idol Statuette, ca. 3rd-2nd Century BCE: Presenting an exceptional ancient Bactrian Margiana chlorite idol statuette, a remarkable artifact from the Bactrian-Margiana Archaeological Complex (BMAC), dating back to the late 3rd to early 2nd mi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180458186_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Ancient Byzantine Carved Cylinder Relief Fragment with Nomadic Figure Motif: Ancient Byzantine Carved Cylinder Relief Fragment with Nomadic Figure Motif](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180444522_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Ancient Egyptian Bronze Dancing Anthropomorphic Monkey Idol Figurine: Ancient Egyptian Bronze Dancing Anthropomorphic Monkey Idol Figurine](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180444476_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Ancient Egyptian Byzantine Coptic Period Carved Idol Figurine: Ancient Egyptian Byzantine Coptic Period Carved Idol Figurine](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180601810_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719032762)
![Ancient Mesopotamian Carved Chlorite Schist Cylinder Seal: Ancient Mesopotamian Carved Chlorite Schist Cylinder Seal](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180444527_2_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Ancient Greco-Scythian Battle Axe, Sagaris, c. 600-400 BC: This extraordinary artifact is an ancient Greco-Scythian battle axe, known as a Sagaris, dating from approximately 600-400 BC. Measuring [specific length if known] inches, this piece exemplifies the m](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180524335_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Ancient Parthian Bronze Axe Head with Ram Figure, c. 247 BC - AD 224: This exceptional artifact is an ancient Parthian bronze axe head, dating from approximately 247 BC to AD 224, featuring a distinctive ram figure. Measuring [specific length if known] inches, this piec](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180524324_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Antique Classical Period Greek Bronze Jug: Antique Classical Period Greek Bronze Jug](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180445470_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Fragment of Ancient Egyptian Clay Goddess Head, 2nd Millennium BCE: This fragment of an ancient Egyptian clay goddess head dates back to the 2nd millennium BCE. Despite its fragmentary condition, the piece still conveys the craftsmanship and religious significance of](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180641998_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719193928)
![Lot of 23 Pink Quartz Drop Pendant Beads: Lot of 23 Pink Quartz Drop Pendant Beads](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180604867_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719048104)
![Lot of 2 Middle Eastern Cockerel Brooch Pins: Lot of 2 Middle Eastern Cockerel Brooch Pins](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180444547_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Antique Islamic Phoenician Pattern Mosaic Glass Jar Sculpture: Antique Islamic Phoenician Pattern Mosaic Glass Jar Sculpture](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180646997_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719227327)
![Octogon Etched Decorated Carnelian Plaque: Octogon Etched Decorated Carnelian Plaque](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180604870_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719048148)
![Ancient Egyptian Circular Glazed Faience Rosette: Ancient Egyptian Circular Glazed Faience Rosette](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180516745_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Ancient Achaemenid Period Carved Ibex Motif Double Convex Stamp Seal: Ancient Achaemenid Period Carved Ibex Motif Double Convex Stamp Seal](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180444597_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Ancient Himalayan Tibetan Meditating Votive Figure Plaque: Ancient Himalayan Tibetan Meditating Votive Figure Plaque](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180444591_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![19th Century Central Asian Silver Bead Lot: 19th Century Central Asian Silver Bead Lot](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180444564_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Ancient Roman-Byzantine Bronze Handle Lamp Bowl: Ancient Roman-Byzantine Bronze Handle Lamp Bowl](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180444554_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718994216)
![Ancient Classical Greco-Roman Carnelian Intaglio Stamp Seal: Ancient Classical Greco-Roman Carnelian Intaglio Stamp Seal](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180444512_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Ancient Nishapur Carved Marble Leaf Shaped Locket With Circular Markings: Ancient Nishapur Carved Marble Leaf Shaped Locket With Circular Markings](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180444510_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Ancient Medieval Central Asian Flying Cockerel Motif Carved Wood Sculpture: Ancient Medieval Central Asian Flying Cockerel Motif Carved Wood Sculpture](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180524314_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Ancient Greco-Bactrian Bronze Openwork Stamp Seal: Ancient Greco-Bactrian Bronze Openwork Stamp Seal](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180516771_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Antique Southeast Asian Cambodian Bronze Votive Figurine: Antique Southeast Asian Cambodian Bronze Votive Figurine](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180516760_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
News about Neoclassical Art
![High expectations for Neoclassical boule-inlaid table in May 23 sale](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Screenshot-2023-05-17-at-1.33.23-PM-1.png)
High expectations for Neoclassical boule-inlaid table in May 23 sale
NEW YORK – On Tuesday, May 23, starting at 6 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will hold a sale titled Exquisite Decorative Arts & Furniture. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.
![Michaan’s offerings span Noguchi to neoclassical Nov. 3](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/2013_1024_michaan325_lead.jpg)
Michaan’s offerings span Noguchi to neoclassical Nov. 3
ALAMEDA, Calif. – Michaan’s auction Nov. 3 will feature fine art with a concentration on early 20th century European and California landscapes and Spanish artists. The auction will begin Sunday at 10 a.m. Pacific. LiveAuctioneers.com will provide Internet live bidding. An especially lovely piece is found in a landscape titled California Foothills by Franz Arthur […]
![New England and midwestern 19th-century silver holloware arrives at SJ Auctioneers May 26](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/177632887_1_x.jpg)
New England and midwestern 19th-century silver holloware arrives at SJ Auctioneers May 26
BROOKLYN, NY — Hollowares from heyday of American silver manufacturing will appear at SJ Auctioneers on Sunday, May 26. Bidding for the array of late 19th- and early 20th-century domestic silver forms by eminent and preeminent New England and Midwest makers is available online at LiveAuctioneers. Estimated at $1,500-$2,000 each are handwrought Gilded Age wares […]
![Garden sculpture turns backyards into open-air art galleries](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Mask.jpg)
Garden sculpture turns backyards into open-air art galleries
NEW YORK — In the collecting world, more is usually better. But in the realm of garden sculpture, the opposite is true. A few well-chosen, well-placed pieces transform the outdoors into an open-air gallery. “The auction market for garden ornament is terrific. There are wonderful pieces to be had at all levels of collecting in […]