Auction 28: Fine Ancient Artifacts 2014-03-01 Auction - 466 Price Results - Ancient Resource Auctions in CA - Page 6
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A set of 4 Egyptian limestone canopic jars.Marvelous Roman marble head of the emperor HadrianA wonderfully preserved head from an Egyptian Mummy
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Glendale, CA, United States
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Auction 28: Fine Ancient Artifacts

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As advertised in Apollo magazine, our March 1st auction is set to be our greatest auction yet. It is filled with over 400 lots of rare museum-quality items as exemplified by a life sized marble head of the Roman emperor Hadrian and a rare complete set of Egyptian limestone canopic jars. This auction offers a spectacular selection of authentic, museum quality, and well-provenanced Ancient Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Precolumbian, Near Eastern, Islamic, Medieval and Byzantine artifacts, as well as a selection of fine ancient-style antiques.
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A rare 'Eye Idol" from Northern Mesopotamia: A rare 'Eye Idol" from Northern Mesopotamia, c. 3000 - 2500 BC, in speckled serpentine, with bell-shaped body and drilled-through eyes, an incised decorative band involving a zigzag lines with
0110: A rare 'Eye Idol" from Northern MesopotamiaEst.
$1,000
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$1,200
SOLD
Carved bracelet terminal in the form of a lion: A carved bracelet terminal in the form of a lion, Phoenician, c. 8th - 5th Century BC, beautifully carved with exquisite style and detail, a band of acanthus leaves around the neck, tiny hole drilled
0111: Carved bracelet terminal in the form of a lionEst.
$600
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$700
SOLD
Intricate marble head of an Etruscan/Greek Kore figure: An intricately detailed marble head of an Etruscan/Greek Kore figure, c. 6th - 5th Century BC, featuring the enigmatic smile so characteristic of the Kore and wearing a diadem, the hair in tight
0112: Intricate marble head of an Etruscan/Greek Kore figureEst.
$20,000
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$30,000
An Etruscan stucco head of a priest: An Etruscan stucco head of a priest, c. 3rd - 2nd Century BC, hooded, with short cropped hair and expressive features, the eyes, ears and mouth nicely detailed. H: 8 ¾ in (22.2 cm). Light weathering
0112A: An Etruscan stucco head of a priestEst.
$2,000
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$3,000
Lot Passed
Etruscan painted limestone life-sized head of a man: An Etruscan painted limestone life-sized head of a man, 4th - 3rd Century BC, perhaps a priest, the head carved, coated with stucco, then painted for realism, the ears and the back of the head
0113: Etruscan painted limestone life-sized head of a manEst.
$8,000
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$10,000
Lot Passed
A life-size Graeco-Roman marble bust of a man: A life-size Graeco-Roman marble bust of a man, the head, perhaps of Apollo, is Greek, c. 4th Century BC, with diadem and detailed hair. The togate bust is Roman, c. 2nd - 3rd Century AD, with nicely
0113A: A life-size Graeco-Roman marble bust of a manEst.
$25,000
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$40,000
Lot Passed
A small carved marble foot from a Roman statue: A small carved marble foot from a Roman statue, c. 1st - 2nd Century AD. The toes are well modeled, perhaps from a figure of Eros. 5 7/8 in x 2 3/4 in x 3 1/2 in (15 x 7 x 8.9 cm). Ex old German
0114: A small carved marble foot from a Roman statueEst.
$800
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$1,000
Lot Passed
Marvelous Roman marble head of the emperor Hadrian: A marvelous Roman marble head of the emperor Hadrian, AD 117 - 138, probably from a life-sized statue, beautifully carved in very realistic style, wearing medium beard, his hair in slight curls which
0115: Marvelous Roman marble head of the emperor HadrianEst.
$20,000
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$30,000
Lot Passed
SOLD
Roman white marble bust of a youth or possibly Eros: A beautifully carved Roman white fine grained marble bust of a youth or possibly Eros, c. 2nd-3rd Century AD, with downcast eyes and pursed lips, the hair well-lined and pulled high in the center
0116: Roman white marble bust of a youth or possibly ErosEst.
$4,000
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$5,000
A Roman marble janiform herm: A Roman marble janiform herm, 1st - 2nd Century AD, one side depicting Dionysos with curled beard and moustache and wearing foliate wreath with vines to either side of his head. The opposite side
0117: A Roman marble janiform hermEst.
$20,000
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$25,000
Lot Passed
A beautiful marble head of an enraptured Venus: A beautiful marble head of an enraptured Venus, c. 2nd Century AD, likely once part of a paired statue with Pan, the goddess of love's head tilted slightly back and to the left in an expression of
0118: A beautiful marble head of an enraptured VenusEst.
$10,000
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$12,000
Lot Passed
Renaissance bust of young boy in classical Roman style: 15th-16th Century Renaissance bust of a young boy in the classical Roman style. He is carved of white marble with soft, rounded features and a senstive expression. His wavy hair falls around his
0118A: Renaissance bust of young boy in classical Roman styleEst.
$10,000
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$15,000
Lot Passed
Carthaginian fragment from a mosaic floor: A framed Carthaginian fragment from a mosaic floor, Roman, c. 3rd - 4th Century AD, showing part of an interlocking pattern in red, orange, pale blue, black and white. The mosaic is set within a 19th
0119: Carthaginian fragment from a mosaic floorEst.
$3,000
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$4,000
Lot Passed
Renaissance / Grand Tour sword with name of Nero: A very interesting iron sword inscribed with the name and titles of Roman emperor Nero, Renaissance or Grand Tour. The front of the blade is decorated with scenes in relief inspired from monuments in
0119A: Renaissance / Grand Tour sword with name of NeroEst.
$7,000
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$8,000
Lot Passed
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Near Eastern bronze finial in the form of two rampant: A Near Eastern bronze finial in the form of two rampant bulls, Western Iran, c. 1200 - 1000 BC, their bodies joined together without forelegs, rear legs nicely detailed with curved tails. Both
0120: Near Eastern bronze finial in the form of two rampantEst.
$1,200
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$1,500
A Luristan bronze double-headed pendant: A Luristan bronze double-headed pendant, c. 1200 - 800 Century BC, in the form of two horse protomes conjoined at the body. L: 3 1/3 in (8.4cm), H: 2 3/4 in (7cm). The horses are depicted with large
0121: A Luristan bronze double-headed pendantEst.
$1,000
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$1,200
Lot Passed
SOLD
A Luristan bronze horse bit and finial element: A Luristan bronze horse bit and finial element, c. 1000 - 800 BC, the snaffle bit, an early form of horse bit, with twisted shaft between two large loops, joined at one end, (L: 8 1/4 in, 20.9 cm).
0122: A Luristan bronze horse bit and finial elementEst.
$300
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$400
SOLD
A set of 5 Kerman bronze bulls: A set of 5 Kerman bronze bulls, Iran, c. 1200 - 800 BC, each stylized with long legs, narrow bodies and slender tail. Largest 1 7/8 in x 2 1/4 in (5 x 5.7 cm). Each intact and all fit on custom
0123: A set of 5 Kerman bronze bullsEst.
$800
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$1,000
Near Eastern bronze libation vessel, form of an animal: A Near Eastern bronze libation vessel in the form of an animal, c. 9th -7th Century BC, the globular body has a long channeled, animal formed face and spout, the top rim with incised crisscrossing
0124: Near Eastern bronze libation vessel, form of an animalEst.
$2,000
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$3,000
Lot Passed
SOLD
Near Eastern patinated bronze bowl: An attractive Near Eastern patinated bronze bowl, c.8th - 7th Century BC, with rounded base, indented shoulder and flared mouth, H: 2 1/3 in (6cm), D: 6 1/4 in (15.9cm). Well-preserved with near
0125: Near Eastern patinated bronze bowlEst.
$1,500
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$2,000
A Phoenician bronze idol figure of the deity Baal: A Phoenician bronze idol figure of the deity Baal, c. 700 - 500 BC, with short curled arms, the facial features nicely detailed with large nose and ears, and wearing a tall pointed headdress with
0126: A Phoenician bronze idol figure of the deity BaalEst.
$1,000
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$1,200
Lot Passed
Wonderfully molded bronze Italic / Sardinian, figure of: A wonderfully molded bronze Italic / Sardinian, figure of a man, c. 6th - 5th Century BC, depicted nude with legs stretched out, shoulders bent back and arms moving forward as if in an attack pose.
0127: Wonderfully molded bronze Italic / Sardinian, figure ofEst.
$3,000
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$4,000
Lot Passed
An Italic bronze nude male figure: An Italic bronze nude male figure, c. 7th Century BC, standing with hands held out before him and feet together. He wears a helmet-like hairstyle, facial features stylized with large eyes, H: 5 1/8
0128: An Italic bronze nude male figureEst.
$3,500
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$4,500
Lot Passed
SOLD
Etruscan/Villanovan decorated bronze shield boss: An Etruscan/Villanovan decorated bronze shield boss, c. 8th - 7th Century BC, of circular form, with raised center, the entire piece nicely adorned with incised and repousse relief. Dia: 5 3/4 in
0129: Etruscan/Villanovan decorated bronze shield bossEst.
$600
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$700