Important Ancient Weights and other Art 2011-02-13 Auction - 300 Price Results - Michael Malter in CA - Page 7
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70: Rome, TOP QUALITY WEIGHT OF BACCHUS60: Roman, an exquisite small bronze steelyard weight153: Greco-Roman, large crème slip wine amphora
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Encino, CA, United States
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Important Ancient Weights and other Art

Michael Malter

Michael Malter

This auction features the Paul Bessey Collection of ancient weights and scales. This is one of the finest collections of ancient weights ever offered at a public / internet auction. This is a rare opportunity to acquire seldom seen and important ancient weights. The auction also includes ancient art, coins and other fine collectibles from around the world that were consigned by numerous collectors.
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Attic, a fine black figure lekythos, H: 7".: Attic, c. 5th century BC., a fine black figure lekythos depicting a banquet scene(?). Three seated figures around table. Nice detail throughout. Linear starburst design a top of body of vessel.
0145: Attic, a fine black figure lekythos, H: 7".Est. $1,600-$2,000
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Apulia, choice red figure trefoil prochous.: Apulia, c. 4th century BC., a lovely red figure trefoil prochous. "Lady of Fashion" wearing elaborate headdress faces to left on body of vase. Beautifully adorned with palmette and floral designs
0146: Apulia, choice red figure trefoil prochous.Est. $1,000-$1,250
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Apulia, 2 small terra cotta head fragments: Apulia / Syracuse, c. 4th-3rd century BC., a lot of 2 fine and well detailed crème colored terra cotta head fragments. One of a young woman with long flowing hair, the other of perhaps Eros wearing
0147: Apulia, 2 small terra cotta head fragmentsEst. $600-$800
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Hellenistic, terra cotta head of an actor: Hellenistic, c. 3rd-1st century BC., a fine and well detailed terra cotta head of an actor. Actor wears a tall and pointed hat; eyes wide open with locks of curls at either side of head. Mounted on
0148: Hellenistic, terra cotta head of an actorEst. $600-$750
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Luristan, c. 1200BC., a large bronze spear point: Luristan, c. 1200BC., a large and choice bronze spear point with short tang and long fuller on both sides. Excellent pale green patina throughout. Ex. Malter Auction. Santa Monica Collection. L:
0149: Luristan, c. 1200BC., a large bronze spear pointEst. $600-$800
Parthia, c. 100-300AD., a rare terra cotta mold: Parthia, c. 100-300AD., a terra cotta mold for a king's head with long beard and elaborate headdress. A rare and interesting item. Ex Jay Gluck Collection. Malter Auction 80, April 7, 2002, lot 78.
0150: Parthia, c. 100-300AD., a rare terra cotta moldEst. $500-$750Lot Passed
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Ghandaran, attractive stucco head of Buddha: Ghandaran, c. 3rd-4th century AD., a very nicely rendered dark crème colored stucco head of Buddha. Typical stoic facial expression and wearing decorative headdress. Slight traces of original red
0151: Ghandaran, attractive stucco head of BuddhaEst. $1,500-$2,000
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Daunian, terra cotta pot with large wide spout: Daunian, 350-325 BC., a semi round crème colored terra cotta pot with single handle and extremely large wide flared spout. Thin horizontal linear bands in brown and grey paint encircle the body of
0152: Daunian, terra cotta pot with large wide spoutEst. $1,000-$1,500
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Greco-Roman, large crème slip wine amphora: Greco-Roman, c. 3rd-1st Century B.C., a larger crème slip wine amphora, the body tapering to a pointed foot, the tall and wide cylindrical neck with thickened rim and twin vertical handles, with
0153: Greco-Roman, large crème slip wine amphoraEst. $1,000-$2,000
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Greco-Roman, nice orange slip wine amphora: Greco-Roman, c. 3rd-1st Century B.C., a smaller pale orange slip wine amphora, the body tapering to a pointed foot, the short and narrow cylindrical neck with twin vertical handles that elevate
0154: Greco-Roman, nice orange slip wine amphoraEst. $750-$1,500
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Greco-Roman. c. 100BC-100AD., a bronze bucranium: Greco-Roman. c. 100BC-100AD., a bronze bucranium pendant, looped for hanging. L:37 mm. Joel L. Malter Collection, Register of Art 1587. This piece is not an ancient weight although very similar to
0155: Greco-Roman. c. 100BC-100AD., a bronze bucraniumEst. $400-$600
Greco-Roman, creme colored sandstone head: Greco-Roman Period(?), c. 1 st BC – 4 th Century AD. An extremely weathered dark creme colored sandstone head. Eyes, nose and mouth recognizable. An interesting study piece in need of further
0156: Greco-Roman, creme colored sandstone headEst. $750-$1,250Lot Passed
Roman, a pale red colored marble Dionysus: Roman, c. 2nd century AD., a pale red colored marble ("marmo rosso") head of Dionysus that was carved as a head only with square base as part of the original carving (left corner of the base and
0157: Roman, a pale red colored marble DionysusEst. $5,000-$7,500Lot Passed
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Roman North African, red slip "Chi Rho" oil lamp: Roman North African, red slip "Chi Rho" oil lamp North African Red-Ware, Terra Sigillata Africana., c.. 450-500 AD. A choice red slip oil lamp with "chi rho" Christogram or symbol of Christ on
0158: Roman North African, red slip "Chi Rho" oil lampEst. $500-$750
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Roman, stunning bronze bas-relief plaque of Apollo: Apollo in extremely high relief gazes slightly towards the left. D: 1.5", depth is 1.25". Nice style and patina: custom mounted. Ex Dr. A.J. Montanari. Ex Malter Dec. 12, 1999, lot 234. Joel L.
0159: Roman, stunning bronze bas-relief plaque of ApolloEst. $1,000-$1,500
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Roman, a lot of 2 interesting oil lamps: Roman, c. 1st-3rd century AD., a lot of 2 interesting pieces. First is a red slip discus shaped oil lamp with (according to Arte Primitivo) a "banquet bed" in relief inside of medallion. Old Museum
0160: Roman, a lot of 2 interesting oil lampsEst. $200-$300
Roman Thrace(?), small bronze with Helios: Roman Thrace(?), 1st to 3rd Century A.D, a small bronze plaque fragment with the facing head of the Sun god Helios. In high relief, the 4 rays of the Sun are spiked above and to the right of his
0161: Roman Thrace(?), small bronze with HeliosEst. $200-$300Lot Passed
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Rome, 1st century A.D. miniature silver figure: Rome, 1st century A.D. miniature silver figure weighing 10.04 grams of a long bearded Priapus as a "herm" with trademark erect phallus. Choice facial detail and attractively well tarnished
0162: Rome, 1st century A.D. miniature silver figureEst. $1,500-$2,500
Roman, c. 125AD., 16 small and fine bronze tools: Roman, c. 125AD., a lot consisting of 16 small and fine bronze tools from a legionary soldier's cobblers kit. These items were used by Roman soldiers to repair their boots, sandals, belts and leather
0163: Roman, c. 125AD., 16 small and fine bronze toolsEst. $400-$600Lot Passed
Roman, 5 armor buckles and an iron ring: Roman, c. 100-300AD., a lot consisting of 6 small and fine bronzes. Lot consists of 5 armor buckles and an iron ring. All with attractive patina. Sizes are about from 1"-1.5" in length on all pieces.
0164: Roman, 5 armor buckles and an iron ringEst. $400-$600Lot Passed
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Roman, 25 small and fine bronzes: Roman, c. 100-300AD., a lot consisting of 25 small and fine bronzes. Lot includes 1 belt buckle, 4 armor attachments, 15 lead seals, (14 round, one being square in shape). Lastly the lot includes 5
0165: Roman, 25 small and fine bronzesEst. $600-$900
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Roman, c. 100-300AD., 25 small and fine bronzes: Roman, c. 100-300AD., a lot consisting of 25 small and fine bronzes. Lot consisting of 14 armor attachments, 2 buckles, 1 cross amulet, 1 key and 6 rings. All are about 1" in length and have
0166: Roman, c. 100-300AD., 25 small and fine bronzesEst. $600-$900
Roman, c. 100-300AD., 8 small and fine bronzes: Roman, c. 100-300AD., a lot consisting of 8 small and fine bronzes. Lots consisting of 3 pendants, 3 hairpins, 1 armor attachment and 1 lion head medallion in high relief. All are about 1.5" long
0167: Roman, c. 100-300AD., 8 small and fine bronzesEst. $600-$900Lot Passed
Roman, c. 100-300AD., 18 small and fine bronzes: Roman, c. 100-300AD., a lot consisting of 18 small and fine bronzes. Lot consisting of 5 armor attachments, 1 clinched fist amulet, 5 armor link pins, 2 armor belt buckles, 2 hair pins, 1 baby
0168: Roman, c. 100-300AD., 18 small and fine bronzesEst. $600-$900Lot Passed