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

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Auction 26: Fine Ancient Artifacts

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A spectacular selection of authentic, museum quality, and well-provenanced Ancient Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Precolumbian, Near Eastern, Islamic, Medieval and Byzantine artifacts.

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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 shuttleEst. $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 ADEst. $3,000-$5,000Lot 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 MedusaEst. $1,500-$1,800Lot Passed

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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 womanEst. $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 ErosEst. $2,000-$3,000Lot 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 ErosEst. $6,000-$8,000Lot Passed

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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 horseEst. $250-$300

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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 elementsEst. $300-$400

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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 amuletsEst. $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 TanitEst. $2,500-$3,500Lot Passed

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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 youthEst. $3,000-$4,500

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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 womanEst. $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 womanEst. $1,000-$1,500Lot 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 styleEst. $8,000-$10,000Lot Passed

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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 womanEst. $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 AphroditeEst. $2,000-$3,000Lot 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, PalestineEst. $800-$1,000Lot 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 PapposilenosEst. $2,000-$2,500Lot 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 antefixEst. $2,500-$3,000Lot 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 dogEst. $800-$1,000Lot 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 PompeiiEst. $1,500-$2,000Lot 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 gladiatorEst. $4,000-$5,000Lot Passed

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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 figureEst. $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-$1,000Lot Passed

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