Aphrodite Gallery's 2nd Ancient Art Auction

EXCEPTIONAL ROMAN LIFE-SIZE MARBLE HEAD OF ZEUS

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Aphrodite Gallery's 2nd Ancient Art Auction

Aphrodite Gallery

Beautiful & Rare Antiquities Our 2nd ancient art auction featuring a variety of pieces from prominent private collections, which are being listed for the first time. Being made available at lower than usual prices in attempt to spur interest and build on our ever growing clientele base. New lots are going to be added on a continuous basis until the auction goes live on Tuesday, June 2, 2015.

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ANCIENT INDUS VALLEY FEMALE TERRACOTTA FIGURE: Female figure with her breasts exposed, large nose, two incised eyes, wearing a collar. Circa 3rd-2nd Millennium B.C. Measurements: 5 in. H. (12.8 cm.). Ex: European private collection from the

0001: ANCIENT INDUS VALLEY FEMALE TERRACOTTA FIGUREEst. $600-$1,200Lot Passed

ANCIENT EAST GREEK TERRACOTTA HORSE AND RIDER: A nice figure with parts of its original red clay underneath the deposits. Circa 800-600 B.C. Measurements: 6 3/8 in. H. (16 cm.) 5 in. L. (12.8 cm.) Ex: Early American private collection, 1970.

0002: ANCIENT EAST GREEK TERRACOTTA HORSE AND RIDEREst. $800-$1,000Lot Passed

ANCIENT LARGE ANIMAL TERRACOTTA RHYTON WITH RAMS HEAD: This large animal vessel once had four wheels that are now missing, with a loop underneath the animal's head, most likely was a child's toy where a rope where the loop would be to control it with its

0003: ANCIENT LARGE ANIMAL TERRACOTTA RHYTON WITH RAMS HEADEst. $1,500-$3,000Lot Passed

ANCIENT NEAR EASTERN TERRACOTTA BUST OF A FEMALE: Representing the upper part of a larger statue. Her hair is falling on both parts of her face. With big rounded eyes, and a straight nose. Circa 1200 B.C. Measurements: 3 1/4 in. H. (8 cm.) Ex:

0004: ANCIENT NEAR EASTERN TERRACOTTA BUST OF A FEMALEEst. $600-$800Lot Passed

ANCIENT NEAR EASTERN TERRACOTTA FIGURE, CHILDS TOY: Most likely a child's toy. With a pull button underneath the chest. This piece would have had 4 wheels that are now missing. This figure is of a bull like animal. Circa 800 B.C. Measurements: 5 in.

0005: ANCIENT NEAR EASTERN TERRACOTTA FIGURE, CHILDS TOYEst. $700-$1,000Lot Passed

ANCIENT GREEK GEOMETRIC TERRACOTTA STRAINER: Single handed. The body is nicely decorated all around. Opposite the strainer is a bird type head. Nice presentation. Circa 1000-800 B.C. Measurements: 4 1/2 in. H. (11.5 cm.) Ex: New York private

0006: ANCIENT GREEK GEOMETRIC TERRACOTTA STRAINEREst. $1,650-$1,800Lot Passed

ANCIENT INDUS VALLEY TERRACOTTA VESSEL: Globular in shape. Rare type. The body is decorated with two animal figures, within geometric designs. Circa 1000-800 B.C. Measurements: 6 in. H. (15.4 cm.) Ex: France private collection. Reference

0007: ANCIENT INDUS VALLEY TERRACOTTA VESSELEst. $1,200-$1,500Lot Passed

ANCIENT TERRACOTTA MALE IDOL: Wearing a collar. With a beak-like nose and incised eyes. Both hands bent at elbow, and resting on the waist. Circa 1000-800 B.C. Measurements: 4 in. H. (10 cm.) Ex: European private collection,

0008: ANCIENT TERRACOTTA MALE IDOLEst. $400-$500Lot Passed

ANCIENT TELL-HALAF SEATED TERRACOTTA IDOL: Depicted seated, with both arms resting on the knees. Circa 1st Millennium B.C. Measurements: 3 in. H. (7 cm.) Ex: European art market, 1980s. Ex: California private collection. Reference No.

0009: ANCIENT TELL-HALAF SEATED TERRACOTTA IDOLEst. $1,100-$1,300Lot Passed

ANCIENT FEMALE TERRACOTTA IDOL: Standing on a rounded base, with a flat body. Flaring up to the shoulders. Wearing a double collar, with a beak like nose and large, round incise eyes. Three locks of hair on each side of the face.

0010: ANCIENT FEMALE TERRACOTTA IDOLEst. $800-$1,000Lot Passed

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ANCIENT HELLENISTIC TERRACOTTA FIGURE OF A LION: Hellenistic period. Standing on a rectangular, hollowed base. Nice detail throughout, symbolic of the careful craftsmanship. Circa 200 B.C. Measurements: 4 1/4 in. L. (10.3 cm.) Ex: New Jersey

0011: ANCIENT HELLENISTIC TERRACOTTA FIGURE OF A LIONEst. $700-$900

ANCIENT INDUS VALLEY TERRACOTTA PYXIS: Body is decorated with triangles in two registers, within circular bands. Rounded in shape. Circa 800 B.C. Measurements: 3 1/2 in. H. (9 cm.) Ex: Prominent California private collection of Indus

0012: ANCIENT INDUS VALLEY TERRACOTTA PYXISEst. $400-$650Lot Passed

ANCIENT INDUS VALLEY TERRACOTTA BULL: Line styled decorations. Features a protruding horn near the neck. Has nice details on the face area. Circa 1st Millennium B.C. Measurements: 3 1/4 in. L. (8.3 cm.) Ex: Prominent California

0013: ANCIENT INDUS VALLEY TERRACOTTA BULLEst. $300-$450Lot Passed

ANCIENT GREEK GEOMETRIC TERRACOTTA VESSEL: Featuring a nice, elaborate diamond style design which wraps around the piece in a circular way. The base has a striking flower-esque stamp. A rare type. Circa 800 B.C. Measurements: 3 3/8 in. H.

0014: ANCIENT GREEK GEOMETRIC TERRACOTTA VESSELEst. $300-$550Lot Passed

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ANCIENT TERRACOTTA PYXIS WITH COVER: A very nice piece. Features a removable lid. This feature is rare for examples of this sort. A nice reddish / brown hue throughout. Has an argyle design. A hole is evident on the top of the lid.

0015: ANCIENT TERRACOTTA PYXIS WITH COVEREst. $400-$800

ANCIENT GREEK TERRACOTTA JUG WITH HANDLE: Various traces of paint erosion. A very unique style. Has a faded motif underneath the neck. Uncommon type. Circa 300 B.C. Measurements: 3 3/4 in. H. (9.5 cm.) Ex: Esteemed New Jersey private

0016: ANCIENT GREEK TERRACOTTA JUG WITH HANDLEEst. $300-$550Lot Passed

ANCIENT CORINTHIAN ELABORATELY STYLED ARYBALLOS: Features what appears to be a water drop style design. Rare style. Circa 300-400 B.C. Measurements: 2 3/4 in. H. (7 cm.) Ex: Prominent European private collection of Corinthian works, 1970s.

0017: ANCIENT CORINTHIAN ELABORATELY STYLED ARYBALLOSEst. $300-$550Lot Passed

ANCIENT PAINTED TERRACOTTA VESSEL WITH TWIN HANDLES: Circular design evident on the body almost akin to an eye. Gebes lamikos type, Circa 300 B.C. Measurements: 6 1/2 in. H. (16.5 cm.) Ex: Prominent Danish private collection, 1980s; Ex: New Jersey

0018: ANCIENT PAINTED TERRACOTTA VESSEL WITH TWIN HANDLESEst. $1,100-$1,500Lot Passed

$ANCIENT PAIR OF GREEK TERRACOTTA PIGEONS: A nice set of pigeons with a rather delicate look on their faces. Circa 300 B.C. Measurements: The fractured one is 3 1/8 in. H. (8 cm.) the other one is 3 1/2 in. H. (8.9 cm.) Ex: European art$

0019: ANCIENT PAIR OF GREEK TERRACOTTA PIGEONSEst. $300-$400Lot Passed

ANCIENT CORINTHIAN CIRCLE MOTIF ARYBALLOS: Features what appears to be a circle type design. Note the particular motifs adorned around the nozzle. Rare style. Circa 300-400 B.C. Measurements: 2 1/2 in. H. (6.4 cm.) Ex: Prominent European

0020: ANCIENT CORINTHIAN CIRCLE MOTIF ARYBALLOSEst. $500-$600Lot Passed

ANCIENT LARGE TERRACOTTA BIRD: Can be displayed quite nicely by standing it on its two feet and tale for support. Makes for a nice display piece on a desk for example! Circa 300 B.C. Measurements: 3 1/2 in. H. (8.9 cm.) 3 in. L.

0021: ANCIENT LARGE TERRACOTTA BIRDEst. $300-$400Lot Passed

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ANCIENT LARGE TERRACOTTA FIGURE OF A MALE IDOL: Excellent size for an example of this ilk. Has a beak like nose and piercing eyes. Comes with a custom display stand. Circa 1st Millennium B.C. Measurements: 6 1/2 in. H. without base (16.5 cm.) 8

0022: ANCIENT LARGE TERRACOTTA FIGURE OF A MALE IDOLEst. $400-$500

ANCIENT AUGUSTAN PERIOD MALE GENERAL HEAD: Features a beautiful brown hue. The detail evident on this example is exquisite. Comes with a custom display stand. Circa 50 B.C. - 50 A.D. Measurements: 7 1/2 in. H. (19 cm.) with base 4 7/8 in. H.

0023: ANCIENT AUGUSTAN PERIOD MALE GENERAL HEADEst. $2,100-$3,000Lot Passed

ANCIENT RED GLAZED TERRACOTTA SINGLE HANDED AMPHORA: Single handed, with a narrow, flat rounded base. Circa 800-600 B.C. Measurements: 6 5/8 in. H. (18.8 cm.) Ex: Prominent French private collection, 1970s. Ex: European art market, 1980s; Ex: New

0024: ANCIENT RED GLAZED TERRACOTTA SINGLE HANDED AMPHORAEst. $200-$350Lot Passed

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May 6, 2015 - June 1, 2015

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Aphrodite Gallery's 2nd Ancient Art Auction Terms & Conditions Here are the TERMS OF SALE for bidding in our Live Auction for Tuesday, June 2, 2015. AUCTION will start at 8:30 AM PST, 11:30 AM EST, Live Absentee Bidding only. Please read the following "Terms of Sale" carefully. These terms are applicable to all bidders in this auction, collectors and dealers alike. Please do not bid in this auction if you do not agree to all of the terms listed below. Bidding in our auction constitutes your agreement and acceptance of our ?terms of sale?. 1. All items in this auction are guaranteed authentic, have been legally acquired with clear titles, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described. Also, these items have been vetted by a third party. We provide a Certificate of Authenticity for every object we sell. 2. When bidding in this auction, the bidder personally guarantees payment. The auctioneer has final discretion in all matters. In case of dispute, the lot(s) in question may be resold. 3. All payments must be made in full prior to shipment. 4. Title remains with Aphrodite Gallery until payment is made. 5. Payment must be made in U.S. Dollars and may also be made via wire transfer, a personal check or money order, major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover), and PayPal. 6. There will be a 4% service charge for PayPal transactions. 7. There will be a 4% service charge for credit card transactions. 8. For PayPal payments, the recipient address is: aphroditeart@yahoo.com 9. For bank wire transfers, we will provide our bank wire instructions. 10. Buyer?s Premium: An 18% Buyer?s Premium will be added to the final price of each successful bidder?s purchase lot. 11. For all New York state residents, we will add 8.875% tax to all invoices within New York state, unless a valid re-sale permit is on file with Aphrodite Gallery. 12. All other items shipped outside of New York are all exempt from sales tax 13. Return Policy: Returns will be allowed for any items sold through us, in the unlikely event they are proven to be unauthentic and verified in writing by a credible, accredited third party expert. This return period will be good for 7 business days from date of receipt. We must receive a notification of intent to return within this 7-day period. For a refund to be issued, we must receive the item in question back, in the same condition it was mailed, and the buyer will assume return shipment cost. No lot will be accepted for return without prior written consent. 14. This is an online / live bidding type of auction. Bidder may place their bids live, or by placing bids via the LiveAuctioneer auction catalog. 15. Shipping fees are the responsibility of the buyer. All successful bidders receive an invoice detailing their successful bids as well as their shipment charges. If a buyer ends up buying more than one lot in this auction, we can combine shipping to reduce shipping costs, provided they are for the same address. 16. USPS and UPS will be our two main shipping agents for U.S. shipments. For international shipments, USPS and DHL will be the shipping options, unless buyer chooses a different method. 17. All international buyers will be responsible for customs and import duties. 18. All bidders must register beforehand to be able to bid in this auction. 19. Estimates provided are for reference purposes only and the lot may sell above or below the estimate. 20. The starting prices are at the discretion of the auctioneer, and may be lower than the estimate, to encourage bidding. This is up to the auctioneer. 21. The auctioneer may open a bid on any lot by placing a bid on behalf of the seller. The auctioneer may accept or decline any bid, and that is up to his sole discretion. 22. For all successful bidders, payment is due within seven (7) business days. In the event a successful bidder fails to make payment within the timeframe it is due, Aphrodite Gallery reserves the right to resell the item, and bidder agrees to pay for the reasonable cost of such a sale. 23. If the auction invoice is not paid in full, as agreed, within the set date, the unpaid balance will bear interest at the highest rate permitted by law, until balance is paid in full. 24. In the event we refer an unpaid invoice to an attorney for collection, bidder agrees to pay all costs incurred by Aphrodite Gallery for this purpose, including: reasonable attorney fees, court costs, and all other collection costs incurred by Aphrodite Gallery. 25. Buyer agrees that New York state law may potentially apply towards any claim or dispute, at the discretion of the auctioneer. 26. Prior to bidding, please feel free to ask us any additional questions you may have by emailing us at: aphroditeart@yahoo.com, or by phone at: 718-669-0061. Thanks for reading this and good luck!