Exceptional Day 1: Antiquities Asian Fine Art

Egyptian Ptolemaic Gilded Child Sarcophagus Helmet Mask

Published Greek Apulian Volute Krater, ex-Christie's

Roman Fresco Fragment of Perseus w/ Medusa's Head

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Louisville, CO, United States

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Exceptional Day 1: Antiquities Asian Fine Art

Artemis Gallery

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Day 1 of an important 2-day auction featuring exceptional art from around the world - Egyptian, Greek, Etruscan, Roman, Viking, Russian, Near Eastern; Asian Art from China, Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, Burma, India; Fine Art from the 17th century to present.

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Roman Fresco Fragment of Perseus w/ Medusa's Head: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st century CE. A magnificent fresco section from ancient Rome depicting Perseus holding Medusa's head in his right hand and the Harpe or adamantine sword given to him by

0067: Roman Fresco Fragment of Perseus w/ Medusa's HeadEst. $25,000-$35,000

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Roman Marble Section of Lower Legs, Feet of Male: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 2nd Century CE. A carved marble pair of lower legs - perhaps belonging to a human but possibly belonging to Cupid - with the contiguous calves and feet standing

0068: Roman Marble Section of Lower Legs, Feet of MaleEst. $9,000-$14,000Lot Passed

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0069: Large / Fine Roman Glass BottleEst. $2,000-$3,000

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Roman Silvered Bronze Plaque with Young Child: Roman, early Imperial Period, ca. 1st century CE. A silvered bronze plaque with beautiful patina and excellent detail including remaining silvering. It depicts a bust of a child wearing a cloak and

0069A: Roman Silvered Bronze Plaque with Young ChildEst. $1,500-$2,250

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Roman Bronze Chariot Fitting - Eagle & Snakes: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd century CE. A striking cast bronze chariot fitting with projecting snake heads rising in sinuous curves from each side and a majestic eagle head atop a cylindrical

0070: Roman Bronze Chariot Fitting - Eagle & SnakesEst. $6,000-$9,000

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Fantastic Roman Mosaic - Ship & Sea Life: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 4th century CE. A beautiful mosaic depicting a grand ship with its sail raised and blowing in the wind, amidst a plethora of sea creatures - fish, crustaceans, and

0071: Fantastic Roman Mosaic - Ship & Sea LifeEst. $40,000-$60,000

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Rare Roman Rock Crystal Pendant - Dolphin: Roman, late Imperial period, ca. 350 to 450 CE. An incredibly rare rock crystal pendant in the form of a dolphin, drilled through at the base of the tail to create a perforation for suspension. The

0071A: Rare Roman Rock Crystal Pendant - DolphinEst. $1,400-$2,000Lot Passed

Roman Carnelian Pendant - Dolphin: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 350 to 450 CE. A beautiful hand-formed carnelian bead pendant, of translucent, fiery orange hues with wispy scarlet red inclusions, shaped in the resemblance of a playful

0071B: Roman Carnelian Pendant - DolphinEst. $600-$900Lot Passed

Roman Glass Olla w/ Handle & Added Netting: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 3rd to 4th century CE. A squat, free-blown, semi-translucent glass olla with a pale yellow, almost colorless appearance. The vessel is defined by a concave base and a

0072: Roman Glass Olla w/ Handle & Added NettingEst. $2,500-$3,500Lot Passed

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0073: Large Roman Green Glass Jar w/ Applied Blue SpotsEst. $2,000-$3,000

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Stunning / Large Roman Glass Footed Dish: Roman, later Imperial period, ca. 4th century CE. An incredibly preserved, free-blown shallow glass dish with an applied disc foot. The shape of the foot, which flares outward at its base, mirrors

0073C: Stunning / Large Roman Glass Footed DishEst. $2,500-$3,500Lot Passed

Roman Glass Plate - Remarkable Condition: Roman, Imperial period, ca. 4th century CE. An incredibly well-preserved, free-blown shallow glass dish with an applied disc foot. The shape of the foot, which flares outward at its base, mirrors the

0074: Roman Glass Plate - Remarkable ConditionEst. $4,000-$6,000Lot Passed

Roman Glass Cup w/ Amber Color: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. An elegant, free-blown amber glass cup with a translucent presentation. The vessel rests atop a ringed foot with a rough pontil scar and has

0075: Roman Glass Cup w/ Amber ColorEst. $800-$1,200Lot Passed

Large Roman Glass Jar w/ Added Blue Rigaree: Roman, late Imperial Period, ca. 4th to early 5th century CE. A sizeable and near-transparent free-blown vessel created with pale sage-hued glass. The jar has a concave base with a rough pontil scar,

0076: Large Roman Glass Jar w/ Added Blue RigareeEst. $2,500-$3,500Lot Passed

Rare Roman Blue Glass Unguent: Roman, late Imperial Period, ca. late 4th to early 5th century CE. A stunning mold-blown glass vessel presenting a cobalt blue color and a near-opaque appearance. The vessel is defined by a slightly

0077: Rare Roman Blue Glass UnguentEst. $900-$1,200Lot Passed

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Roman Glass Footed Cup w/ Lovely Iridescence: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd to 4th century CE. A beautiful, translucent, emerald-green glass goblet with a concave foot with a rolled rim and a rough pontil scar. The cup itself rests atop the

0078: Roman Glass Footed Cup w/ Lovely IridescenceEst. $900-$1,400

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Roman Glass Bottle w/ Handle - Rare Form: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd to 4th century CE. An intriguing, near-opaque lime-green glass bottle with a rounded yet stable base, four indented walls which taper gradually to a narrow neck, a

0079: Roman Glass Bottle w/ Handle - Rare FormEst. $900-$1,400

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Tall / Fine Roman Glass Vase: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 3rd to 4th century CE. A stunning hand-blown glass vessel of a very attractive yellow hue with remarkable translucency - and a tinge of aubergine kissing one side of the

0080: Tall / Fine Roman Glass VaseEst. $1,500-$2,000Lot Passed

Late Roman Imperial Limestone Eagle: Roman, late Imperial Period, ca. 3rd to 4th century CE. A substantial, hand-carved limestone eagle statue hewn from a larger stone. The avian figure displays its proud head in a majestic raised

0081: Late Roman Imperial Limestone EagleEst. $3,000-$5,000Lot Passed

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Published Roman Glass Flask - Trailing on Neck: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 3rd to 4th century CE. An outstanding free-blown glass flask of translucent glass - nearly colorless with a slight blue-green tinge. The vessel presents an elongated

0082: Published Roman Glass Flask - Trailing on NeckEst. $1,500-$2,500

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Roman Redware Plate w/ Planta Pedis, ex-Christie's: Roman, early Imperial period, ca. 1st century BCE to 1st century CE. A redware footed dish on a ring foot, with the high sides decorated with masks, rosettes, and foliate swags. The interior has

0083: Roman Redware Plate w/ Planta Pedis, ex-Christie'sEst. $1,200-$1,800

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Late Roman Glass Lamp - Gorgeous Iridescence!: Late Roman to Early Byzantine, ca. 2nd to 4th century CE. A conical mold-blown glass form with a rounded bottom, a wide mouth, and a flat rim, all boasting beautiful amber hues with liberal areas of

0083A: Late Roman Glass Lamp - Gorgeous Iridescence!Est. $3,000-$4,000Lot Passed

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Large Roman / Byzantine Bronze Bread Stamp: Roman or Byzantine, ca. 4th to 7th century CE. A rectangular bronze bread stamp with two rows of Greek letters, each within a thick bronze border. The verso has a double loop handle with an applied

0084: Large Roman / Byzantine Bronze Bread StampEst. $1,200-$1,500

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Roman / Byzantine Glass Flask w/ Four Handles: Late Imperial / early Byzantine periods, ca. 5th to 6th century CE. A beautiful free-blown glass flask of a pale pistachio-green color with a small footed base, a spherical body, wide tubular spout,

0084A: Roman / Byzantine Glass Flask w/ Four HandlesEst. $900-$1,400

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Please do not bid in this auction if you do not agree to all the terms listed below. Your submission of bids in this auction constitutes your acceptance of these "Terms of Sale." 1. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. 2. This is an auction sale, not an approval sale. By bidding in this auction, the bidder personally guarantees payment. The auctioneer has final discretion in all matters. In case of dispute, the lot(s) in question may be resold. Lots will be sold in their numerical sequence unless the auctioneer directs otherwise. 3. HIGH and LOW ESTIMATES are provided for each lot for reference only. 4. No lots will be released / shipped until payment has been made in full. Payment (in U.S. funds) may be made via personal check or money order, via credit card (MasterCard, Visa, Discover), PayPal or Bank Wire Transfer. 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