Darsky Collection Old & New World Treasures

Original 1945 Pablo Picasso "Femme Debout" Bronze#8/10

Superb Monica Silva Santo Domingo Storage Jar 1920-1925

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Chelsea, MI, United States

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Darsky Collection Old & New World Treasures

Merkel's Auction Specialists, Inc.

Select contents from 50+ year antique & ancient artifacts Collection of Benjamin Darsky PHD University of Michigan professor who founded the Department of Sociology in 1950 for the U of M. The items listed are just the beginning of this large collection. His wife, Anna was a Holocaust survivor and a truly magnificent human being always supportive at Benjamin?s side for decades of adventures and acquisitions. Collection includes: Ancient Near East Artifacts from Early & Middle Bronze I & II Periods, Iron Age, Canaanite, Egypto-Phonenician and others. Outstanding American Indian(Southwest Pueblo Pottery) Collection including Santo Domingo, Santa Clara, San Ildefonso, Hopi, Acoma, Anasazi, Chaco, Tularosa, Laguna and others..., American Indian(Northwest Coast) Artifacts mostly by Lelooska. There is also additional antique Judaica, Rare books, prints, fine artwork and decorative items. The Darsky home In Ann Arbor was adorned and laid out with impeccable taste. From 4000 BCE to 20th century artifacts. Truly one of the most diverse collections assembled in the Mid West. A charming home set up as a intimate museum.

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High Handle Cathcolithic/Early Bronze Age Cup w/ Red: High Handle Cathcolithic/Early Bronze Age Cup w/ Red Slip. See attached photos as evidence of condition and details.

0001: High Handle Cathcolithic/Early Bronze Age Cup w/ RedEst. $750-$1,500Lot Passed

Iron Age Beer Pitcher: Iron Age Beer Pitcher 5.5 in. High. See attached photos as evidence of condition and details.

0002: Iron Age Beer PitcherEst. $500-$1,000Lot Passed

Late Bronze-Iron Age Grey & white decorated pitcher: Late Bronze-Iron Age. Grey and white decorated pitcher (Byblos) 8.5 in. High. See attached photos as evidence of condition and details.

0003: Late Bronze-Iron Age Grey & white decorated pitcherEst. $500-$1,000Lot Passed

Iron Age 2 Handle Jar w/ Red Slip: Iron Age 2 Handle Jar w/ Red Slip. 13.5 in. H x 9.5 in D. See attached photos as evidence of condition and details.

0004: Iron Age 2 Handle Jar w/ Red SlipEst. $2,500-$5,000Lot Passed

Late Bronze-Iron Age Pilgrim Flask: Late Bronze-Iron Age Pilgrim Flask w/ incised decoration. 11.5 in. H x 7.75 in. D. See attached photos as evidence of condition and details.

0005: Late Bronze-Iron Age Pilgrim FlaskEst. $1,250-$2,500Lot Passed

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Iron Age II C mid 8th Century BCE Large Food or Oil: Iron II C mid 8th Century BCE Large Food or Oil Storage Jar w/ 4 Handles. 28 in. H x 17 in. D. Southern Palestine. Body and handles intact, no repairs or restoration. These were for solid or liquid

0006: Iron Age II C mid 8th Century BCE Large Food or OilEst. $3,500-$7,000

Early Bronze I Age Painted Luggage Handle Teapot: Early Bronze I Age Painted Luggage Handle Teapot 6.5 in High. Fine Decorative Red lines around this pot. See attached photos as evidence of condition and details.

0007: Early Bronze I Age Painted Luggage Handle TeapotEst. $1,500-$3,000Lot Passed

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Early Bronze I Age Painted Luggage Handle Teapot: Early Bronze I Age Painted Luggage Handle Teapot 6.5 in H White & Brown lines. See attached photos as evidence of condition and details.

0007A: Early Bronze I Age Painted Luggage Handle TeapotEst. $1,500-$3,000

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Early Bronze I Age Painted High-Handle Cup w/ Red: Early Bronze I Age Painted High-Handle Cup w/ Red Stripes on White Slips. 5.5 in. High. See attached photos as evidence of condition and details.

0008: Early Bronze I Age Painted High-Handle Cup w/ RedEst. $1,250-$2,500

Early Bronze I Age Painted High Spout Teapot with: Early Bronze I Age Painted High Spout Teapot with Ledge-Ear Handles. 4.5 in. High. See attached photos as evidence of condition and details.

0009: Early Bronze I Age Painted High Spout Teapot withEst. $750-$1,500Lot Passed

0009A: Early Bronze I Age Painted High Spout Teapot withEst. $750-$1,500Lot Passed

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Early Bronze I Age Painted Bowls with Handles w/ Red: Early Bronze I Age Painted Bowls with Handles w/ Red Stripes on White Slips. 4.75 in. H x 5.25 in. Wide. See attached photos as evidence of condition and details.

0010: Early Bronze I Age Painted Bowls with Handles w/ RedEst. $1,250-$2,500

Early Bronze I Age Red Cross Hatched, High-Mouthed Jar: Early Bronze I Age, High-Mouthed Jar with Pierced Lug Handles and intricate Red Cross Hatched decoration. 4.5 in. High. See attached photos as evidence of condition and details.

0011: Early Bronze I Age Red Cross Hatched, High-Mouthed JarEst. $500-$1,000Lot Passed

Early Bronze I Age Red Cross Hatched, High-Mouthed Jar: Early Bronze I Age High-Mouthed Jar with Pierced Lug Handles and Red Cross Hatched line decoration. 5.25 in. High. See attached photos as evidence of condition and details.

0011A: Early Bronze I Age Red Cross Hatched, High-Mouthed JarEst. $500-$1,000Lot Passed

Early Bronze I Age Red Cross Hatched, High-Mouthed Jar: Early Bronze I Age High-Mouthed Jar with Pierced Lug Handles and Red Cross Hatched decoration lines. 5.5 in. High. See attached photos as evidence of condition and details.

0011B: Early Bronze I Age Red Cross Hatched, High-Mouthed JarEst. $500-$1,000Lot Passed

Early Bronze I Age Cross Hatched, High-Mouthed Jars: Early Bronze I Age High-Mouthed Jars with Pierced Lug Handles and Cross Hatched decoration lines. 4.5 in. High. See attached photos as evidence of condition and details.

0012: Early Bronze I Age Cross Hatched, High-Mouthed JarsEst. $500-$1,000Lot Passed

Iron Age/Cypriot Juglet w/ Red & Black Bullseye Design: Iron Age/Cypriot Juglet w/ Red & Black Bullseye Design, 4.5 in. H. Very Intricate and pleasing decoration. See attached photos as evidence of condition and details.

0013: Iron Age/Cypriot Juglet w/ Red & Black Bullseye DesignEst. $500-$1,000Lot Passed

Early Bronze I Age Cross Hatched Spouted Bowl: Early Bronze I Age Spouted Bowl with Cross Hatched Decoration. 3.5 in. H x 6.5 in. Deep. See attached photos as evidence of condition and details.

0014: Early Bronze I Age Cross Hatched Spouted BowlEst. $1,000-$2,000Lot Passed

Middle Bronze I Age Bi-Conical, Polychrome Pitcher: Middle Bronze I Age Bi-Conical, Polychrome Pitcher. 11 in. H x 10 in. Wide. See attached photos as evidence of condition and details.

0015: Middle Bronze I Age Bi-Conical, Polychrome PitcherEst. $2,500-$5,000Lot Passed

Middle Bronze II Age Storage Jar with Envelope: Middle Bronze II Age Storage Jar with Envelope Ledge-Ear Handles. 17.5 in. H x 16 in. Wide. See attached photos as evidence of condition and details.

0016: Middle Bronze II Age Storage Jar with EnvelopeEst. $1,500-$3,000Lot Passed

Middle Bronze II Age Juglet, Black Glaze, Bab-ed Dhra: Middle Bronze II Age Juglet, Black Glaze, Bab-ed Dhra Ware, Brushed 6 in. H x 5 in. Wide. A Lovely Example in very fine condition. See attached photos as evidence of condition and details.

0017: Middle Bronze II Age Juglet, Black Glaze, Bab-ed DhraEst. $2,000-$4,000Lot Passed

Middle Bronze II Age, Juglet, Red-Brown Glaze, Bab-ed: Middle Bronze II Age, Juglet, Red-Brown Glaze, Bab-ed Dhra Ware, Brushed 6 in. H x 5 in. Wide. Very similar to prior lot, just a in a different glaze coloration. See attached photos as evidence of

0018: Middle Bronze II Age, Juglet, Red-Brown Glaze, Bab-edEst. $2,000-$4,000Lot Passed

0019: Northern Canaanite Astarte goddess FigureEst. $1,500-$2,500Lot Passed

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Sumerian Bust of Female Fertility Figure (Astarte): Sumerian Bust of Female Fertility Figure (Astarte) 2.75 in. H. This figurine most likely can be dated sometime within the Ur III through the Isin- Larsa Mesopotamian periods (c. 2100-1800 BC)

0020: Sumerian Bust of Female Fertility Figure (Astarte)Est. $1,500-$2,500

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All items must be paid for immediately following the close of this auction. Participants who are successful will be emailed the Invoice which shall include the Total Bid Amount(s) plus Buyer's Premium,Shipping & Handling to any destination within the United States. ** IF YOU ARE BIDDING FROM OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES, BEWARE THAT FUNDS ARE PAID ONLY IN U.S. CURRENCY AND SHIPPING CHARGES WILL BE HIGHER** You are expected to remit payment within 24 hours of receipt of such invoice. You may pay utilizing any of the following options 1)Paypal Payment to joseph.merkel@gmail.com 2)Visa, M/C, Amex, Discover (If you select a Credit Card, you will need to provide our staff with the information allowing us to charge using our credit card system in our office. Thank you... All items offered are selling on Saturday November 9, 2019. Competitive bidding will occur until such time the auctioneer declares each lot SOLD, at which time possession shall transfer to the successful buyer. 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