Exceptional Antiquities - Classical World 2014-10-23 Auction - 267 Price Results - Artemis Fine Arts in CO - Page 9
Exceptional Palmyran Limestone Bust of a PrinceMassive Anatolian Chalcolithic Troy-Type AmphoraRoman Bronze Applique, Theater Mask
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Boulder County, CO, United States
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Exceptional Antiquities - Classical World

Important 2-Day Auction of the finest examples of ancient / ethnographic art that we have ever been privileged to offer. Today's auction, Day 1, features Classical Antiquities from ancient Egypt, Rome, Central Europe, the Near East and Asia. Stunning marble sculptures, important figural bronzes, potteries dating as far back as 5000 BCE, Roman and Islamic galls, fine weaponry/armor, including a Phoenician bronze helmet, ex-Axel Guttman. Many published examples!
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Syrian Basalt Vessel, Trapezoidal Body: Syria, last quarter of 2nd millennium BCE. Rectangular base; a deep recess on the top; exterior decorated with bands of zigzags bordered above and below by cross-hatching. 2-1/8"H (5.2 cm).
0167: Syrian Basalt Vessel, Trapezoidal BodyEst. $500-$750
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Published Middle Bronze Age Pick Axe, ex-Guttmann: Europe, Middle Bronze Age, ca. 2nd millennium BCE. Bronze implement with tapering blade and disc peen. 8-5/8"L (22 cm.). Provenance: Ex-private collection of Axel Guttmann (1944 -2001), Berlin,
0168: Published Middle Bronze Age Pick Axe, ex-GuttmannEst. $2,000-$2,500
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Superb Luristan Bronze Adze: Western Iran, late 2nd Millennium BCE. A type of axe head with one blade horizontal, one vertical. Front blade curved slightly tapering to the top, shaft decorated with shield-like patterns between
0171: Superb Luristan Bronze AdzeEst. $800-$1,000
Central European Bronze Age Lance Head: Central Europe, Bronze Age, ca. 1000 BCE. In bronze, with a ridged blade, round socket with two attachment holes on each side. These were typically 'the business end' of long spears. 6-5/8"L (17
0172: Central European Bronze Age Lance HeadEst. $1,500-$2,000Lot Passed
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6-Sided Bactrian Carnelian Intaglio, Set in Ring: Afghanistan, Ca late 2nd to early 1st millennium BCE. Unusual 6-sided carnelian intaglio with a large-humped bull. Intaglio set in modern gold-tone ring and is ready to wear! Intaglio measures
0173: 6-Sided Bactrian Carnelian Intaglio, Set in RingEst. $500-$700
Three Ancient Bactrian Alabaster Bowls: Pakistan, circa 3000 BCE - 2000 BCE. Three vessels, each carved from alabaster, one of a conical shape, the others relatively cylindrical, all with a nicely "turned" rims and discoid bases. 2-1/2"H
0173C: Three Ancient Bactrian Alabaster BowlsEst. $1,000-$2,000Lot Passed
Ancient Luristan Bronze Dagger: Near East, Northwestern Iran, Ca early 1st millennium BCE. Small, portable and lethal! Blade tapers to a point, grip with encircling flange to accommodate a wood or ivory insert. 10-3/4" L.
0174: Ancient Luristan Bronze DaggerEst. $600-$900Lot Passed
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Luristan Short Sword - Original Inlay: NW Iran, Ca early 1st millennium BCE. With long tapering blade with small "blood ridge" and hollow grip and pommel in which much of the original ivory or bone inlay still exists. One could
0175: Luristan Short Sword - Original InlayEst. $2,000-$3,000
Two Large Luristan Bronze Bells: Iran, Ca 1000 to 800 BCE. Rare pair of bronze cage bells. The exact purpose of these is unknown, but they were probably placed on livestock to keep track of them. These two examples are unusually
0176: Two Large Luristan Bronze BellsEst. $900-$1,200Lot Passed
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Luristan Bronze Sword - Rare Style: NW Iran, Ca 1000 to 800 BCE. Tapered blade with rectangular guard, square handle with small knuckled pommel. Lovely deep patina. 17-3/4" L. Provenance: Ex-private Washington State collection
0177: Luristan Bronze Sword - Rare StyleEst. $1,800-$2,500
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Longer Luristan Bronze Sword: NW Iran, Ca early 1st millennium BCE. Fine bronze sword in a length somewhere between a short sword and a long sword. With long, tapering blade with small rounded "blood ridge" and solid rounded
0178: Longer Luristan Bronze SwordEst. $1,800-$2,000
Luristan Bronze Short Sword - Bird Pommel: Luristan, Late Bronze Age, ca. 1000 - 800 BCE. A stunning example of a Bronze Age short sword with an incredible pommel in the form of a bird of prey, having long curved beak, and circular details on
0179: Luristan Bronze Short Sword - Bird PommelEst. $4,000-$5,000Lot Passed
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Luristan Bronze Short Sword, Superb Balance Point: Luristan, Late Bronze Age, ca. 1000 - 800 BCE. A cast bronze short sword with spindle pommel, long handle, "pincer" hilt, and long tapered blade with center raised ridge. This sword is an example of
0180: Luristan Bronze Short Sword, Superb Balance PointEst. $1,800-$2,500
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Published Koban Culture Bronze Axe Head: Caucasus, ca. 9th to 8th century BCE. Koban culture is a late Bronze Age and Iron Age culture of the northern and central Caucasus. It is preceded by the Colchian culture of the western Caucasus and
0181: Published Koban Culture Bronze Axe HeadEst. $7,000-$10,000
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Phoenician Bronze Helmet, ex-Axel Guttman: Eastern Mediterranean, ca first half of the 1st millennium BCE. Rare, heavy-weight bronze bullet-shaped helmet with domed body, topped by a small knob. Some identical helmets were recovered in the
0182: Phoenician Bronze Helmet, ex-Axel GuttmanEst. $12,000-$14,000
Southwest Caspian Bronze Ram: Caspian Sea region, Ca 8th century BCE, located on the periphery of European civilization, the Caspian Sea has, for centuries, been veiled in mysteries and legends. Assyrians believed that this vast
0183: Southwest Caspian Bronze RamEst. $3,500-$4,500Lot Passed
Large Amlash Greyware Boot Rhyton: Ancient Near East, Amlash Empire, Ca 10th to 8th Century BCE. A large and fine terracotta libation vessel composed of a boot with three straps and ankle bumps. Vessel flares out from narrow foot to a
0183B: Large Amlash Greyware Boot RhytonEst. $5,000-$7,000Lot Passed
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Rare Phrygian Polychrome Wall Frieze: Phrygia, central Anatolia, Turkey, ca. early 1st millennium BCE. In antiquity, Phrygia (/ˈfrɪdÊ’iÉ™/; Greek: ΦÏυγία, Ancient Greek: [pʰryɡía], Turkish: Frigya)
0184: Rare Phrygian Polychrome Wall FriezeEst. $2,000-$2,500
Gandharan Schist Statue of an Attendant: Gandhara, Pakistan, ca. 1st - 2nd century CE. A beautiful carving a an attendant holding a vessel, or possibly drum over his left shoulder, with hair pulled back, deeply carved eyes, full cheeks, and
0184A: Gandharan Schist Statue of an AttendantEst. $3,000-$4,000Lot Passed