Three Egyptian sandstone reliefs dating to Akhenaten’s era crushed their estimates at ApolloLONDON – A highlight of Apollo Art Auctions’ April 27 and April 28 sale was a trio of Egyptian sandstone reliefs from the Amarna period, the 17-year reign of the radical pharaoh Amenhotep IV, known as Akhenaten. Akhenaten is among the most compelling fully documented figures from the ancient world. His tenure, which spanned circa […]
US to return ancient sandstone statue to CambodiaNEW YORK (AFP) – An ancient statue of a warrior stolen in 1972 and which almost went on the auction block three years ago will be returned to Cambodia, U.S. authorities said Wednesday. The 10th-century sandstone “Duryodhana bondissant” was stolen from the Prasat Chen temple at Koh Ker in Cambodia and first sold at auction […]
Second tranche of the Prince Collection comes to Apollo April 27-28LONDON – Following a January auction that introduced The Prince Collection of antiquities, more objects from this aristocratic assemblage are included Apollo Art Auctions’ Saturday, April 27 and Sunday, April 28 sale. Formed from the 1990s through 2014, most pieces were acquired through leading European dealers. A highlight of the ancient Egyptian category is an […]
Moran to feature Spink collection of Indian art April 9-10LOS ANGELES — John Moran Auctioneers will present The Traditional Collector: Featuring The Collection of Walter and Nesta Spink, taking place Tuesday, April 9 and Wednesday, April 10. The sale features 440 lots, including fine and decorative art, furnishings, tableware, lighting, and clocks. The catalogs are now available for viewing and bidding at LiveAuctioneers. As […]