Auction 44: Fine Ancient Artifacts

Egyptian bronze figure of Bastet, Late Period

Egyptian wood artist palette with paint and brushes

A large and impressive Egyptian bronze figure of Osiris

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Auction 44: Fine Ancient Artifacts

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Our September 27th auction will be filled with over 300 lots of fine museum-quality items. This auction offers a spectacular selection of authentic, museum quality, and well-provenanced Ancient Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern, Islamic, Byzantine, Native American, and Pre-Columbian antiquities. Please get in touch if you have any questions and please remember to ask for condition reports on any items you may be interested in.

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A pair of pages from a Coptic book, Egypt: A pair of pages from a Coptic book, Egypt, c. 6th – 8th Century AD each double-sided with numerous lines of text in evenly spaced and neatly penned text. Some weathering but clearly readable and

0090: A pair of pages from a Coptic book, EgyptEst. $5,000-$6,000

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Multi-colored Coptic textile fragments from Egypt: A pair of multi-colored Coptic textile fragments from Egypt, ca. 5th century AD. The first of these colorful pieces is 7-5/8 in long and has an intricate floral motif surrounded by geometric

0091: Multi-colored Coptic textile fragments from EgyptEst. $300-$400

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A pair of attractive Coptic textile fragments: A pair of attractive Coptic textile fragments, Roman Egypt, c. 3rd - 5th Century AD, both linen, the first with a lovely band containing geometric decoration, a stylized animal at one end, all in

0092: A pair of attractive Coptic textile fragmentsEst. $200-$300

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A bearded Sumerian Orant figure, c. 2500-2200 BC: A bearded Sumerian Orant figure, c. 2500-2200 BC, wearing a kilt, his chest bare and his hands to either side of his belly. His features are detailed with deeply inset eyes and a long

0093: A bearded Sumerian Orant figure, c. 2500-2200 BCEst. $2,000-$3,000

A Cypriot alabaster vase, Late Cypriot II: A Cypriot alabaster vase, Late Cypriot II, c. 1450 – 1200 BC, imitating a Mycenaean form, the long tapering body, narrow neck and wide flat rim, and large handle with thick lower area. The interior

0094: A Cypriot alabaster vase, Late Cypriot IIEst. $1,500-$1,800Lot Passed

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A Greek marble head of a woman: A Greek marble head of a woman, c. 4th – 2nd Century BC, in grey stone, her features beautifully rendered with expressive features, her hair styled back in waves into a coiled plait at the back of

0095: A Greek marble head of a womanEst. $15,000-$20,000

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A Roman marble head of a bearded man: A Roman marble head of a bearded man, c. 1st - 2nd Century AD, a copy of a Greek original representing a deity of philosopher, wearing a fillet and with long wavy hair. Surfaces with light weathering

0095A: A Roman marble head of a bearded manEst. $2,500-$3,000

A framed 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

0095B: A framed Carthaginian fragment from a mosaic floorEst. $1,000-$1,200Lot Passed

A Roman marble head of a satyr: A Roman marble head of a satyr, possibly Pan, c. 1st-2nd Century AD, after a Hellenistic prototype, tilted slightly to the right with detailed features. H: 5 2/3 in (14.3cm). Some weathering and

0095C: A Roman marble head of a satyrEst. $5,000-$6,000Lot Passed

Egyptian porphyry head of a youth, Roman Egypt: An Egyptian porphyry head of a youth, Roman Egypt, c. 1st Century AD, perhaps a prince, with closely cropped hair and well-proportioned features. The head was originally plastered and painted,

0096: Egyptian porphyry head of a youth, Roman EgyptEst. $6,000-$7,000Lot Passed

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Archaic Greek marble torso of a woman: An Archaic Greek marble torso of a woman, c. 5th Century BC, perhaps Aphrodite, the lower portion of her hair visible on her back. 3 in x 2 7/8 in (7.6 x 7.3 cm). Mounted on a custom base. Ex Los

0097: Archaic Greek marble torso of a womanEst. $1,400-$1,500

A Sabaean marble head and torso of a youth: A Sabaean marble head and torso of a youth, South Arabia, c. 3rd – 1st Century BC, possessing large eyes and nose, his elbows at his side, fists clenched forward. H: 7 ¼ in (18.4 cm). Some losses

0098: A Sabaean marble head and torso of a youthEst. $4,000-$5,000Lot Passed

A Near Eastern bronze horse bit with cheek pieces: A Near Eastern bronze horse bit with cheek pieces, c. 1000 – 800 BC, the central bit solid with curled loop at each end, the cheek pieces of open-work construction in the form of a horse, with

0099: A Near Eastern bronze horse bit with cheek piecesEst. $4,000-$5,000Lot Passed

A Near Eastern bronze bowl with recumbent ibex: A Near Eastern bronze bowl with recumbent ibex, c. 1000 - 600 BC, the bowl formed from sheet bronze, the central ibex perhaps added later. H: 1 2/5 in (3.7cm), D: 5 7/8 in (15.1cm). Ex New York

0099A: A Near Eastern bronze bowl with recumbent ibexEst. $1,000-$1,200Lot Passed

Amlash standard finial with two feline heads: A detailed Amlash standard finial with two feline heads, c. 1400 - 1000 BC, the head are seen from above and oppose one another with human-like arms reaching forward, ridges above and below. The

0099B: Amlash standard finial with two feline headsEst. $400-$500Lot Passed

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A Roman Bronze figure of Hercules: A Roman Bronze figure of Hercules, c. 1st – 2nd Century AD, nude, his body well-modeled and muscular, her holds a club above his head with his right hand. The facial features are well detailed and

0100: A Roman Bronze figure of HerculesEst. $1,200-$1,400

Roman bronze finial in the form of winged Eros: A Roman bronze finial in the form of winged Eros, c. 1st - 2nd Century AD, the youthful god is depicted nude and holding a torch in his outstretched right hand. A lovely example with attractive

0100A: Roman bronze finial in the form of winged ErosEst. $1,500-$2,000Lot Passed

A Roman bronze figure of a soldier: A Roman bronze figure of a soldier, c. 2nd – 3rd Century AD, wearing military attire, arms in positions for hands to have held a spear and shield. H: 3 ¼ in (8.3 cm). Custom Lucite base. Ex Los

0101: A Roman bronze figure of a soldierEst. $1,000-$1,200Lot Passed

A Greek bronze figure of a humped bull: A Greek bronze figure of a humped bull, c. 4th - 2nd Century BC, in stocky but naturalistic style, with short horns and tail draped over rump. H: 2 1/10 in (5.4cm), L: 2 in (5.1cm). Some losses, nice

0101A: A Greek bronze figure of a humped bullEst. $1,200-$1,500Lot Passed

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A lovely Roman belt buckle: A lovely Roman belt buckle, ca. 2nd - 4th Century. This fine bronze example is 1-1/2 iin wide and depicts a nicely detailed pair of conjoined swans. Nice patina. Ex Liebert estate.

0102: A lovely Roman belt buckleEst. $200-$300

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A nice Roman composite plate brooch: A nice Roman composite plate brooch, 2nd Century AD, the body decorated with well-preserved enamel, the round central portion with a pin-wheel design with a red out ring separated with vertical blue

0102A: A nice Roman composite plate broochEst. $500-$600

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14 Roman Buckles and marble chip from the Roman Forum: A group of 14 Roman Buckles and marble chip from the Roman Forum. Lot includes 14 misc. Roman bronze buckles, c. 1st - 5th Century AD, of various types for belts, straps etc. Largest 2 1/3 in (6.4

0103: 14 Roman Buckles and marble chip from the Roman ForumEst. $200-$300

Medieval iron buckle with original leather strap: A Medieval iron buckle with original leather strap, England, c. 15th Century, rectangular in shape with two small rivets holding the leather in place. 2 ¼ in x 1 7/8 in (5.7 x 4.8 cm).

0104: Medieval iron buckle with original leather strapEst. $200-$250Lot Passed

A bronze round-bodied ewer, Holy Land: A bronze round-bodied ewer, Holy Land, c. 18th – 19th Century, with small pouring spout and flared mouth, a band of raised floral decoration around the shoulder and an incised band around the body.

0105: A bronze round-bodied ewer, Holy LandEst. $200-$300Lot Passed

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