Exceptional Day 1: Antiquities & Asian Art

Large Roman Stone Mosaic - Regal Couple w/ Initials

Superb Cycladic Marble Figure Spedos Type, ex-Sothebys

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Exceptional Day 1: Antiquities & Asian Art

Artemis Gallery

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Day 1 of an important 2-day auction featuring exceptional, museum-worthy examples of Egyptian, Greek, Etruscan, Roman, Viking, Russian, Near Eastern, as well as Asian Art from China, Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, Burma and India. All items offered for sale have been legally acquired, are legal to sell and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. All shipping is handled in-house for your convenience.

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Roman Bronze Zebu Bull w/ Wonderful Details: Roman, Imperial period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A handsome, solid bronze statue of a humped bull standing at attention, in a strikingly naturalistic pose that has much more detail than most Roman

0072: Roman Bronze Zebu Bull w/ Wonderful DetailsEst. $3,000-$4,500

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Rare Complete Roman Lead Sarcophagus Panel w/ Dolphins: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE. A rare complete panel from a lead sarcophagus, its surface decorated with relief images encoded by its makers with deep meaning about how Romans

0073: Rare Complete Roman Lead Sarcophagus Panel w/ DolphinsEst. $14,000-$20,000Lot Passed

Roman Pavonazzetto Marble Dacian Captive, ex Christie: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 2nd century CE. An expertly carved statue of a bound prisoner, dressed in a long tunic-like garment and trousers, with arms behind the back where they meet a

0074: Roman Pavonazzetto Marble Dacian Captive, ex ChristieEst. $30,000-$50,000Lot Passed

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Rare Roman Glass Bottle - Blue w/ White Trailing: Roman, early Imperial Period, ca. 1st to early 2nd century CE. An absolutely beautiful bottle, free-blown from near-opaque glass of a cobalt-blue hue. The vessel is defined by a rounded base and

0074A: Rare Roman Glass Bottle - Blue w/ White TrailingEst. $1,800-$2,500

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Stunning Roman Glass Bowl w/ Trailing: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. An incredible, remarkably preserved translucent aqua-colored glass bowl with a delicate foot and flaring body that thickens slightly at the rim to

0074B: Stunning Roman Glass Bowl w/ TrailingEst. $2,000-$3,000Lot Passed

Huge Roman Green Glass Jug - from Cologne: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE. A HUGE and I mean HUGE - one cannot emphasize the generous size of this vessel enough - translucent glass jug presenting stunning pale, aqua hues.

0074C: Huge Roman Green Glass Jug - from CologneEst. $6,000-$8,000Lot Passed

Roman Marble Seated Figure of a Laughing Actor: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A delightful figure of a seated comedic actor, probably one playing a slave, hand-carved from a creamy white marble that glows warmly in the light.

0075: Roman Marble Seated Figure of a Laughing ActorEst. $2,000-$3,000Lot Passed

Roman Marble Bust of Young Woman: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. An enchanting marble bust of a young woman, a goddess or perhaps an elite Roman woman portrayed as a goddess, perhaps Venus (Greek Aphrodite), the

0076: Roman Marble Bust of Young WomanEst. $2,500-$3,000Lot Passed

Roman Marble Draped Goddess with Lion: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. Finely carved from white marble, an elegant statue depicting a goddess with a lion by her side. She is most likely Cybele the Mother Goddess (Magna

0076A: Roman Marble Draped Goddess with LionEst. $24,000-$48,000Lot Passed

Roman Marble Drunken Hercules Urinating: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd century CE. An expertly carved marble sculpture of Hercules' torso in the round - inebriated and caught in the act of relieving himself. The sculptor has rendered our

0076B: Roman Marble Drunken Hercules UrinatingEst. $20,000-$30,000Lot Passed

Superb Roman Bronze Bust of Young Bacchus, XRF Tested: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd century CE. Cast via the lost wax (cire perdue) process, a bronze relief bust of Bacchus (Greek Dionysos) - god of wine, theatre, and rapture - presented with his head

0076C: Superb Roman Bronze Bust of Young Bacchus, XRF TestedEst. $120,000-$175,000Lot Passed

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Superb Roman Bronze Trefoil Oinochoe w/ Mask Terminal: Roman, early Imperial Period, ca. 1st century CE. A tall, cast-bronze oinochoe (pouring vessel) with a concentric ring base, a bulbous body, and a rounded shoulder which gracefully tapers to a short,

0076D: Superb Roman Bronze Trefoil Oinochoe w/ Mask TerminalEst. $5,000-$7,500

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0077: Roman Marble Horse HeadEst. $6,000-$9,000Lot Passed

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Large & Expressive Roman Marble Lion Headed Spout: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 3rd century CE. A finely carved marble lion-headed spout, likely from an ancient fountain, with wonderful deep drilling characteristic of the 3rd century that results in

0077A: Large & Expressive Roman Marble Lion Headed SpoutEst. $7,000-$9,000

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Petite Eastern Roman Glass Jar w/ Rigaree Handles: Roman, Eastern Mediterranean, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A gorgeous jar of a dainty size, free-blown from translucent glass of a verdant green hue. The vessel is defined by a concave

0078: Petite Eastern Roman Glass Jar w/ Rigaree HandlesEst. $2,500-$3,500Lot Passed

Large Roman Glass Bottle w/ Swirled Ribs: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 3rd century CE. A beautiful mold-formed vessel comprised of transparent glass in seafoam green hues. The smooth concave base without a pontil mark supports a piriform body

0079: Large Roman Glass Bottle w/ Swirled RibsEst. $2,500-$5,000Lot Passed

Large Roman Glass Jar w/ Trailing: Roman, late Imperial Period, ca. late 3rd to 4th century CE. A gorgeous jar of a sizable form, free-blown from semi-translucent glass of a vibrant blue-green hue. The bulbous vessel has a concave

0079A: Large Roman Glass Jar w/ TrailingEst. $2,000-$3,000Lot Passed

Lot of 3 Miniature Roman Glass Vessels - Cobalt Blue: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. As the popular proverb goes: "Good things come in small packages!" A lovely trio of miniature vessels hand blown from glass of beautiful cobalt blue

0080: Lot of 3 Miniature Roman Glass Vessels - Cobalt BlueEst. $1,200-$1,800Lot Passed

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Roman 20K+ Gold Pendant on Gold Chain, ex-Christie's: Late Roman, Imperial Period, 3rd century CE. An elegant Roman gold necklace comprised of substantial chain and a beautiful 20K+ gold domed pendant with a border that is comprised of a central "woven"

0080A: Roman 20K+ Gold Pendant on Gold Chain, ex-Christie'sEst. $3,000-$5,000

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Roman 20K+ Gold Ring w/ Garnet Intaglio of Mercury: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE. An impressive Roman ring comprised of 20K+ gold (90% gold) and a large oval garnet intaglio (carved cabochon) depicting Mercury (Greek Hermes),

0080B: Roman 20K+ Gold Ring w/ Garnet Intaglio of MercuryEst. $2,000-$3,000

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Roman Agate Medusa Cameo & Gold Pendant, ex Christie's: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE. A finely carved agate cameo depicting the head of Medusa in a beautiful gold setting - oval in form with engraved zigzag border and an integral

0080C: Roman Agate Medusa Cameo & Gold Pendant, ex Christie'sEst. $5,000-$7,000Lot Passed

Roman 20K+ Gold Necklace w/ Onyx Cameo, ex-Christie's: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 3rd century CE. A stunning Roman 20K+ (90% gold) gold necklace with a lovely cameo pendant at the center. 48 gold beads - 24 to either side of the cameo - of a generally

0080D: Roman 20K+ Gold Necklace w/ Onyx Cameo, ex-Christie'sEst. $10,000-$12,000Lot Passed

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Amazingly Iridescent Roman Mosaic Glass Bottle: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st century CE. A fabulous cast and blown mosaic flask that truly sparkles like a gem. This piece is covered with ribbons of iridescent violet purple, silver, cobalt blue,

0081: Amazingly Iridescent Roman Mosaic Glass BottleEst. $2,500-$5,000

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Roman Stone Mosaic w/ Sea Creatures in Standing Frame: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd to 4th century CE. A large sea-themed mosaic panel, skillfully delineated with hundreds of square stone tesserae of black, grey, russet, and cream hues - making for a

0082: Roman Stone Mosaic w/ Sea Creatures in Standing FrameEst. $24,000-$36,000

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Please read the following "Terms of Sale" carefully. Your submission of bids in this auction constitutes your acceptance. 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. 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. The actual selling / hammer price may be higher or lower based on bidder demand. All lots will sell to the highest bidder without hidden / confidential reserves. 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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