Auction 26: Fine Ancient Artifacts 2013-12-01 Auction - 350 Price Results - Ancient Resource Auctions in CA - Page 7
LiveAuctioneers Logo
Auction 26: Fine Ancient Artifacts
A life-size Graeco-Roman marble bust of a man
An interesting Egyptian bronze seated figure of Ptah
Ancient Roman Marble copy of Hellenistic Old Woman
Done
Montrose, CA, United States
Auction Details

Auction 26: Fine Ancient Artifacts

Ancient Resource Auctions

Ancient Resource Auctions

badge TOP RATED
A spectacular selection of authentic, museum quality, and well-provenanced Ancient Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Precolumbian, Near Eastern, Islamic, Medieval and Byzantine artifacts.
SOLD
A rare bronze hand loom weaving shuttle: A rare bronze Greek hand loom weaving shuttle, with a diamond-esque shape and flat bottom, L: 2 2/5 in (6.1cm). The piece is accompanied by an old collector's note reading ' '? Bronze Hand-Loom
0106A: A rare bronze hand loom weaving shuttle
Est.
$300
-
$400
Roman Bronze patera, c. 1st-2nd Century AD: A Roman Bronze patera, c. 1st-2nd Century AD, remarkably well-preserved and featuring a shallow concave bowl with a square lip, and a single vertical handle (with three central ridges and ends
0107: Roman Bronze patera, c. 1st-2nd Century AD
Est.
$3,000
-
$5,000
Lot Passed
A bronze applique in form of Medusa: A bronze applique in the form of the winged head of Medusa, Roman, c.1st - 2nd Century AD, with well-detailed features and an excellent deep olive patina. Remains of iron attachment on the backside.
0108: A bronze applique in form of Medusa
Est.
$1,500
-
$1,800
Lot Passed
SOLD
A Greek bronze head of a woman: A Greek bronze head of a woman, c. 4th Century BC, with beautiful features and detailed hair which is styled in waves around her face. Extremely well-preserved with excellent surfaces. H: 2 5/8 in
0108A: A Greek bronze head of a woman
Est.
$1,800
-
$2,000
Roman bronze bust of winged Eros: A nice Roman bronze bust of winged Eros, 1st - 2nd Century AD, his features handsomely rendered and his hair styled in curls and waves. He wears a garland around his neck, the tops of his wings just
0109: Roman bronze bust of winged Eros
Est.
$2,000
-
$3,000
Lot Passed
Roman bronze statuette of sleeping Eros: A lovely Roman bronze statuette of winged sleeping Eros, 2nd - 3rd Century AD, resting his head on his hand while holding a basket of fruit. His features are well rendered with great surfaces. H: 2
0110: Roman bronze statuette of sleeping Eros
Est.
$6,000
-
$8,000
Lot Passed
SOLD
Roman casket leg & Central Asian horse: A Roman bronze casket leg and a Central Asian bronze horse. The bronze casket leg, Roman, c. 1st Century AD, adorned with the head of a lion. H: 2" (5.1 cm). On stand. The bronze horse, c. 1st
0111: Roman casket leg & Central Asian horse
Est.
$250
-
$300
SOLD
6 Roman bronze decorative elements: A lot of 6 Roman bronze decorative elements, c. 1st - 4th Century AD, including a pair of letters with pins at back for attachment, H: 28mm & 29mm; three nicely incised appliques from a piece of
0112: 6 Roman bronze decorative elements
Est.
$300
-
$400
SOLD
A pair of interesting bronze erotic amulets: A pair of interesting bronze erotic amulets, early - mid 20th Century AD, the larger depicting a figure with a pointed reptilian head holding a nude woman who sits astride his enormous phallus,
0112A: A pair of interesting bronze erotic amulets
Est.
$300
-
$400
Phoenician terracotta votive statue of Tanit: A large Phoenician terracotta votive statue of Tanit, c. 700 - 500 BC, the youthful goddess stands on a low pedestal wearing a long gown, her right hand raised in blessing or protection. H: 15 1/4 in
0113: Phoenician terracotta votive statue of Tanit
Est.
$2,500
-
$3,500
Lot Passed
SOLD
A Greek Tanagra figure of a male youth: A Greek Tanagra figure of a male youth, c. 4th-3rd Century BC, H: 6 3/4 in (17.2 cm), beautifully rendered with the youth's, right elbow resting on a column, left against his hip. A cape covers his
0114: A Greek Tanagra figure of a male youth
Est.
$3,000
-
$4,500
SOLD
A Greek Tanagra figure of a woman: A Greek Tanagra figure of a woman, c. 4th - 3rd C BC, H: 6 1/2 in (16.5cm), beautifully rendered the woman standing tall with right arm on hip and holding a bladder. Folds of her gown and the details
0115: A Greek Tanagra figure of a woman
Est.
$2,000
-
$3,000
Greek Tanagra pottery figure of a robed woman: A large Greek Tanagra hollow-cast pottery figure of a robed woman, c. 3rd - 2nd Century BC, veiled and wearing chiton and himation, she stands with her weight on her left leg, right arm on her breast
0115A: Greek Tanagra pottery figure of a robed woman
Est.
$1,000
-
$1,500
Lot Passed
Terracotta wrestler executed in 2-3C BC style: A fantastic terracotta statue of a wrestler executed in the style of the 2nd-3rd Century BC, H: 11 1/2 in (29.2cm), wearing a fur skirt around his waist. Most likely executed by "The Pillsbury Dough
0116: Terracotta wrestler executed in 2-3C BC style
Est.
$8,000
-
$10,000
Lot Passed
SOLD
Hellenistic terracotta figure of a woman: A late Hellenistic terracotta figure of a woman, c. 1st Century BC, perhaps Artemis, wearing a short dress, her left breast bare, to her left is a Corinthian column, to her right, set upon a rock, is
0117: Hellenistic terracotta figure of a woman
Est.
$4,000
-
$6,000
Roman terracotta head of Aphrodite: A huge Roman terracotta head of Aphrodite, c. 1st - 2nd Century AD, of wonderful style, wearing pendant earrings and an elaborate headdress behind her diadem, hair styled back in waves and pulled up
0118: Roman terracotta head of Aphrodite
Est.
$2,000
-
$3,000
Lot Passed
A Greek terracotta head of a lady, Palestine: A Greek terracotta head of a lady, Palestine, c. 4th - 2nd Century BC, with tall layered melon coiffure and holes in the ears for earrings. H: 2 in (5.2 cm). Old collection note on back in black ink
0118A: A Greek terracotta head of a lady, Palestine
Est.
$800
-
$1,000
Lot Passed
Terracotta figure of Silenus or Papposilenos: A Roman terracotta figure of Silenus or Papposilenos, c. 1st - 2nd Century AD, exquisitely detailed and in fine style. The mischievous creature stands with hands on his hips, his robe thrown open
0118B: Terracotta figure of Silenus or Papposilenos
Est.
$2,000
-
$2,500
Lot Passed
An attractive Roman terracotta antefix: An attractive Roman terracotta antefix, c. 1st - 2nd Century AD, with central head of Mercury wearing winged petasos, acanthus towering behind, pinecones leaning to the sides below his head, swirled
0119: An attractive Roman terracotta antefix
Est.
$2,500
-
$3,000
Lot Passed
Roman terracotta figure of a Sothic dog: An attractive Roman terracotta figure of a Sothic dog, c. 1st - 2nd Century AD, resting on a low bench. Modeled in the round, head facing with tail to the right front. The dog wears a collar with a
0120: Roman terracotta figure of a Sothic dog
Est.
$800
-
$1,000
Lot Passed
A Roman terracotta foot from Pompeii: A Roman terracotta foot, c. 1st Century AD, found in the Bay of Naples, and very likely from Pompeii. The foot, which would have been part of a larger figure, is now encrusted in volcanic glass
0120A: A Roman terracotta foot from Pompeii
Est.
$1,500
-
$2,000
Lot Passed
A Roman terracotta figure of a gladiator: A Roman terracotta figure of a gladiator, c. 1st - 2nd Century A.D., wearing a breastplate, shoulder guard and belted loin-cloth, holding a dagger in his right hand, the left hand raised to hold a
0121: A Roman terracotta figure of a gladiator
Est.
$4,000
-
$5,000
Lot Passed
SOLD
A double-headed Syro-Hittite terracotta figure: A double-headed Syro-Hittite terracotta figure, c. 1200 - 700 BC, flat-backed and depicting a female with two heads, the eyes and breasts formed as domes with round recesses, the headdresses and
0121A: A double-headed Syro-Hittite terracotta figure
Est.
$2,500
-
$3,500
A Cypriot Bichrome 'Pilgrim Flask': A Cypriot Bichrome "Pilgrim Flask", Cypro-Geometric, c. 900 - 750 BC, the sides decorated with concentric rings in red and black, two loop handles flank the small spout. H: 5 7/8" (14.9 cm). Intact,
0121B: A Cypriot Bichrome 'Pilgrim Flask'
Est.
$800
-
$1,000
Lot Passed