Auction 34: Fine Ancient Artifacts 2014-09-28 Auction - 532 Price Results - Ancient Resource Auctions in CA - Page 19
Auction 34: Fine Ancient Artifacts
A Sabaean marble sculpture of a kneeling male
A gorgeous Roman mosaic depicting Europa
A Roman marble head of Commodus depicted as Dionysus
Done
Glendale, CA, United States
Auction Details

Auction 34: Fine Ancient Artifacts

Our September 28th auction will be filled with over 500 lots of fine museum-quality items. This auction offers a spectacular selection of authentic, museum quality, and well-provenanced Ancient Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Pre-columbian, Near Eastern, Islamic, and Byzantine artifacts, as well as a selection of fine ancient-style antiques. We will also be offering a selection of Native American and ethnographic items.
SOLD
An excellent Olmec head fragment from Guatemala: An excellent Olmec head fragment from Guatemala, ca. 1200 – 200 BC. It is 1-1/2 in high and depicts an individual with the characteristic forelock, which retains remnants of cinnabar in its
Est.
$200
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$300
SOLD
Veracruz painted head from a large figure: An attractive Veracruz painted head from a large figure, El Faisen, Mexico, c. AD 300 - 900, with excellent style and detail and much remaining red and black pigment. A very handsome example with
Est.
$400
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$500
SOLD
Aztec head fragment from Mexico: An exceptional Aztec head fragment from Mexico, ca. 1400 – 1500 AD. It is 1-3/4 in high and depicts a deity with an exaggerated nose. Beautifully detailed, paint remnants, good mineral deposits.
Est.
$200
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$300
SOLD
A superb Aztec fragment from Mexico: A superb Aztec fragment from Mexico, ca. 1400 – 1500 AD. It is 2 in high and depicts the bust of a jaguar deity. Beautifully detailed, good mineral deposits. Mounted. Ex Foxworth estate.
Est.
$200
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$300
SOLD
A group of five seals from Mexico, mostly Aztec: A group of five seals from Mexico, mostly Aztec. The group consist of a 2-1/2 in long partial Aztec Flint Serpent stamp, a 2-1/2 in long Aztec 'Five Flowers' (Macuilxochitl) deity stamp, a 3 in wide
Est.
$300
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$400
A choice Mayan jade pendant: A choice Mayan jade pendant, c. AD 400 - 800, elegantly carved in the round in the form of a facing human head wearing an elaborate headdress, lateral suspension hole. 4.4 x 3 cm. Intact with great
Est.
$1,000
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$1,200
Lot Passed
SOLD
A rare Post Classic Maya deity head: A rare Post Classic Maya deity head from the Yucatan region of Mexico, ca. 1000 – 1500 AD. This large example is 4 in high and depicts Ek Chuah, the God of Merchants and Travelers, who is also
Est.
$500
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$600
SOLD
A nice Mayan polychrome bowl: A nice Mayan polychrome bowl, c. AD 400 - 600, from the lowlands of Guatemala. This intact vessel depicts a pair of priests separated by stylized glyphs on its outside. The inside is decorated with a
Est.
$400
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$500
A pair of ceramic avian ocarinas: A pair of ceramic avian ocarinas from Costa Rica and Colombia. The first is from Tairona, Colombia, c. AD 500 - 1000, and in the form of a dove. Crème slip with hind portion in burnished black. Two
Est.
$400
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$500
Lot Passed
SOLD
A choice Calima standing female effigy: A choice Calima standing female effigy, Colombia, c. AD 500 - 1000, with nicely burnished surfaces and incised detail. The figure is depicted nude, wearing tall headdress, necklace with pendant,
Est.
$700
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$800
A nice Sinu grey-ware ceramic flute: A nice Sinu grey-ware ceramic flute, Colombia, c. AD 500 - 1000, with detailed crocodile resting atop the mouthpiece. Four note holes are present and the entire instrument is finely incised with
Est.
$400
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$500
Lot Passed
SOLD
A cute Chancay Cuchimilco figure: A cute Chancay Cuchimilco figure, Peru, c. AD 800 - 1200, standing with arms raised, the details on his face, clothing and headdress are beautifully detailed in deep brown over a crème ground. An
Est.
$200
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$300
Chancay polychrome figure from Peru: A fine Chancay polychrome figure from Peru, ca. 1100 – 1450 AD. This nicely detailed Huacho style figure is 5 in high and depicts a seated male. He is adorned with a fancy hat, necklace and
Est.
$300
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$400
Lot Passed
Chancay zoomorphic effigy from Peru: An adorable Chancay zoomorphic effigy from Peru, ca. 1100 – 1450 AD, depicting a monkey holding an object between its feet. He is adorned with a necklace and pectoral and is quite nicely modelled.
Est.
$300
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$400
Lot Passed
SOLD
Chimu burnished black-ware spouted vessel: A nice Chimu burnished black-ware spouted vessel, Peru, c. AD 800 - 1200, the flattened body with panels containing standing lords with hands raised and staves beside them. H: 7 ½ in (19 cm). Some
Est.
$300
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$400
A fine Chancay figure from Peru: A fine Chancay figure from Peru, ca. 1100 – 1450 AD. This standing male is 7-1/4 in high and is elaborately decorated with a fancy headdress and appliqué necklace. Intact, strong paint and good
Est.
$500
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$600
Lot Passed