Exceptional Antiquities - Classical World 2014-10-23 Auction - 267 Price Results - Artemis Fine Arts in CO - Page 7
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Exceptional Palmyran Limestone Bust of a PrinceMassive Anatolian Chalcolithic Troy-Type AmphoraRoman Bronze Applique, Theater Mask
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Exceptional Antiquities - Classical World

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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!
Roman Marble Head of Jupiter (Zeus): Rome, ca. 2nd Century CE. Marble head of a mature, bearded god, likely Jupiter (Zeus), his oval face almost entirely obscured by the rich mass of his long, curly hair, beard, and moustache. Although
0126: Roman Marble Head of Jupiter (Zeus)Est. $12,000-$15,000Lot Passed
Important Roman Marble Capital, ex-Christie's: Italian, ca. 12th century CE, from Palazzo Odescalchi, Rome. Carved marble, on the lower end wreath of overlapping acanthus leaves. Short and long leaves alternate. Lotus buds sprout from the longer
0127: Important Roman Marble Capital, ex-Christie'sEst. $20,000-$25,000Lot Passed
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Roman Marble Sarcophagus Panel #1, ex-Barakat: Roman Empire, central Europe, Ca 2nd to 3rd centuries CE. Absolutely wonderful sculpture! Marble end panel from a sarcophagus containing two borders, inside of which is a single image of a youth
0128: Roman Marble Sarcophagus Panel #1, ex-BarakatEst. $8,000-$12,000
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Roman Marble Sarcophagus Panel #2, ex-Barakat: Roman Empire, central Europe, Ca 2nd to 3rd centuries CE. Another wonderful sculpture! Marble end panel from a sarcophagus containing two borders, inside of which is a single image of a youth
0129: Roman Marble Sarcophagus Panel #2, ex-BarakatEst. $8,000-$12,000
Gorgeous Roman Glass, Green Stone Intaglio Necklace: Greco-Roman Empire, Ca 2nd century BCE to 2nd century CE, found in Pakistan. Stunning and wearable necklace comprised of 18 roughly faceted stones - each in amber color - along with Roman glass
0130: Gorgeous Roman Glass, Green Stone Intaglio NecklaceEst. $1,500-$2,000Lot Passed
Roman Marble Torso of Silenus: Rome, ca. 1st - 2nd century CE. An ancient marble torso of Silenus. the old satyr is portrayed standing, leaning on a tree. His neck and torso are completely preserved, including the long shaggy
0131: Roman Marble Torso of SilenusEst. $14,000-$18,000Lot Passed
Roman Marble Fragment, Relief with Eros and Deer: Rome, ca. 160 CE. A winged Eros strides to right, his head raised, carrying a slain doe / female deer that is tied to a staff by the legs, its head dangling lifelessly. The animal is rendered very
0132: Roman Marble Fragment, Relief with Eros and DeerEst. $10,000-$15,000Lot Passed
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Exceptional Palmyran Limestone Bust of a Prince: From the ancient Near East, Syria, Ca 2nd to 3rd centuries CE. A truly museum quality example! In limestone, back is unfinished indicating this was part of a shrine or stelae, face with incredibly
0133: Exceptional Palmyran Limestone Bust of a PrinceEst. $30,000-$40,000
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Roman Lead Sarcophagus Panel, Minerva and Sphinx: Roman Empire, ca. 2nd to 3rd centuries CE. Heavy lead, rectangular sarcophagus panel, having cast relief decoration, upper relief band decorated with a leafy vine with berries pattern. Two lower
0134: Roman Lead Sarcophagus Panel, Minerva and SphinxEst. $3,500-$5,000
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Roman Bronze Votive Plaque, Isis in a Temple: Rome, (Egypt ?), late 2nd / 3rd century CE. Bronze depiction of the goddess, clothed in highwaisted chiton, with mantle drawn about hips and secured in front with an Isis knot, and wearing a diadem,
0135: Roman Bronze Votive Plaque, Isis in a TempleEst. $2,500-$3,000
Roman Bronze Appliques, Heads of Young Dionysos: Roman Empire, ca. 3rd century CE. Gorgeous pair of bronze appliques, each of the head of a youthful Dionysos, with elaborate coiffure including grape clusters; eyes with partial paste inlays
0136: Roman Bronze Appliques, Heads of Young DionysosEst. $4,000-$6,000Lot Passed
Roman Bronze Votiva Plaque, Bust of a Goddess: Roman Empire, Danubian region, ca. 2nd to 3rd centuries CE. Bronze plaque within a triple rope frame, she wears a diadem with rays over her very long, straight hair, armor, and an aegis. Possibly a
0137: Roman Bronze Votiva Plaque, Bust of a GoddessEst. $4,000-$6,000Lot Passed
Roman Bronze Boy, Telesphoros: Roman Empire, Ca 2nd to 3rd centuries CE. Bronze casting of Telesphoros, literally, the bringer of a good results. He is the companion of Asklepios and wears the traditional Thracian heavy, hooded
0138: Roman Bronze Boy, TelesphorosEst. $3,500-$4,500Lot Passed
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Lot of 15 Higher-Quality Roman Bronze Coins: Roman Empire, Ca 69 to 450 CE. A very nice lot of 15 Roman bronze coins, in various denominations and from various emperors. Included is Vespasian, Constantius, Probus Antoninianus, and more! A
0139: Lot of 15 Higher-Quality Roman Bronze CoinsEst. $800-$1,200
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Published Roman Bronze Applique, Lion's Head Form: Roman. ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE. Sheet bronze, hammered to depict the face of a lion with large staring eyes and pronounced muzzle, encircled with a mane of radiating, engraved tufts. A rim with
0140: Published Roman Bronze Applique, Lion's Head FormEst. $2,000-$2,500
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Huge Roman Rectangular Glass Bottle, Ex-Barakat: Roman Empire, probably Cologne, ca. 3rd century CE. Ancient glass, body molded into rectangular form with large neck; flat rim and huge strap handle. Interestingly, the base is molded in a square
0141: Huge Roman Rectangular Glass Bottle, Ex-BarakatEst. $1,000-$1,500
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Life-size Roman Marble Bust - Severan Period: Rome, Severan Period, ca. early mid 3rd century CE. Realistically rendered marble portrait of a young man. Once part of a wall shrine ( as shown by the work not being finished on the reverse area
0142: Life-size Roman Marble Bust - Severan PeriodEst. $20,000-$30,000
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Roman Glass Double Balsamarium: Roman Empire, ca. 200 to 350 CE. Attractive ancient glass vessel in double unguent form; light to medium blue glass with twin cosmetic tubes connected along the length of the body, tall looping
0143: Roman Glass Double BalsamariumEst. $800-$1,000
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Tall Roman Glass Long-Necked Bottle: Roman, acquired in Beirut, Lebanon, Ca 200 to 300 CE. Ancient glass vessel with very long neck, slightly flared rim; body with molded ribs, no pontil on underside. 8-1/4" H. Provenance:
0144: Tall Roman Glass Long-Necked BottleEst. $1,200-$1,500
Highly-Iridescent Roman Glass Jar: Roman Empire, ca, 200 to 350 CE. Of pale green glass, with rounded bulbous body, single wheel cut line and series of small, pulled nubbins. 3-3/4" H. Provenance: Ex-private collection of
0145: Highly-Iridescent Roman Glass JarEst. $600-$800Lot Passed
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Another Tall Roman Glass Long-Necked Bottle: Roman, acquired in Beirut, Lebanon, Ca 200 to 300 CE. Large and thin glass bottle in light green glass, with very long neck, slightly flared rolled rim, no pontil on underside. 9-1/4" H.
0146: Another Tall Roman Glass Long-Necked BottleEst. $1,500-$2,500
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Roman Glass Footed Cup: Roman Empire, ca. 200 to 350 CE. Pale green ancient glass vessel with short foot and slightly-flared rim, body decorated with wheel-cut lines. 3" D x 2-3/4" H. Provenance: Ex-private
0147: Roman Glass Footed CupEst. $700-$900
Roman Green Glass Handled Pitcher: Roman Empire, ca. 200 to 350 CE. Lovely and choice ancient glass pouring vessel with bulbous body, thin neck and trefoil spout, added folded handle connects rim with body. 4-1/8" H.
0148: Roman Green Glass Handled PitcherEst. $800-$1,200Lot Passed
Roman Marble Portrait Head of a Man: Rome, ca. 3rd to 4th century CE. Executed in coarse-grained marble, this sculpture features a broad, flat, expressive face with furrowed brow and deep nasolabial folds. Wide open eyes with broad
0149: Roman Marble Portrait Head of a ManEst. $9,000-$12,000Lot Passed