Large Egyptian Faience Ushabti , Ex Bowdoin College

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot Landscape Oil Painting

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Rare Early Florentine Gilt Wood Box: Italy, c. 16th-17th century. Bentwood construction, remains of gilding. Surface executed in bulinato-work. A remarkable survival; only a handful of such boxes exist and most are in museum

0049: Rare Early Florentine Gilt Wood BoxEst. US$600-US$1,800

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Two Similar Early Bronze Candlesticks: c. 17th century, probably Spanish. 11cm (4.3in): greatest height.

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Etruscan Revival Gold Brooch and Earring Set: Late 19th century. Lovely Victorian Etruscan Revival 14k yellow gold brooch and earring set with garnet and pearls 14.2 grams. 5.75cm (2.25in): brooch length

0051: Etruscan Revival Gold Brooch and Earring SetEst. US$600-US$1,900

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Ruby and Gold Lalaounis Double Bull: 18k and ruby double bull's head bypass ring, the rope twist band with bull's head and ruby terminals, 16 grams. Maker's mark for Ilias Lalaounis. Ring size 6.

0052: Ruby and Gold Lalaounis Double BullEst. US$1,000-US$3,000

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Massive Gold Lion Bangle Bracelet: 20th century. 18k yellow gold lion with ruby eyes, hinged bangle, 103.1 grams. 5.5cm (2.2in), inside diameter.

0053: Massive Gold Lion Bangle BraceletEst. US$3,000-US$9,000

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1911 $20 Gold Saint Gaudens Coin: Denver mint 1911 $20 Saint Gaudens coin. Ungraded.

0054: 1911 $20 Gold Saint Gaudens CoinEst. US$1,000-US$3,000

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1926 $20 Gold Saint Gaudens Coin: Philadelphia mint 1926 $20 Saint Gaudens coin. Ungraded.

0055: 1926 $20 Gold Saint Gaudens CoinEst. US$1,000-US$3,000

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1914 $20 Gold Saint Gaudens Coin: San Francisco mint $20 1914 Saint Gaudens coin. Ungraded.

0056: 1914 $20 Gold Saint Gaudens CoinEst. US$1,000-US$3,000

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Early Hand Colored Alphabet Cards: English or American, c. first half 19th century. A delightful group of 24 alphabet cards depicting people of various nations with applied gilt ribbon border (missing the letters M and W). Each

0057: Early Hand Colored Alphabet CardsEst. US$150-US$450

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Erotic Continental Bone Die (Dice): Probably German, c. 18th-19th century. In the form of a squatting female. Very rare. 2.1cm (0.8in)

0058: Erotic Continental Bone Die (Dice)Est. US$150-US$450

A Pair of Ancient Roman Dice: Egypt; Roman Period, ca. 50 BC-100 AD A nice pair with good color and definition. 1.1cm (0.4in). The John J. Slocum Collection.

0059: A Pair of Ancient Roman DiceEst. US$200-US$600Lot Passed

Three Etruscan Pottery Figures: Italy, c. 4th-2nd century BC. The first, a bust of a woman, possibly a deity, wearing polos; the second, a youth with wide brimmed hat; lastly, a duck form rattle. Two with custom stands. Height of

0060: Three Etruscan Pottery FiguresEst. US$250-US$750Lot Passed

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Large Egyptian Faience Ushabti , Ex Bowdoin College: Egypt, 27th-30th Dynasty, c. 525-341 BC. Impressive faience ushabti of the king's scribe 'Hor Makherd_of Meryat_New_T'. On a custom base and with glass display dome (see last photo). A fine example

0061: Large Egyptian Faience Ushabti , Ex Bowdoin CollegeEst. US$2,000-US$6,000

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Ancient Egyptian Bronze Cat: Egypt, c. Late Period to Ptolemaic Period. In an alert pose wearing a incised menat necklace, fine dark patina, on a custom marble base. Height without base: 10.5cm (4.1in). The Estate of A.

0062: Ancient Egyptian Bronze CatEst. US$2,000-US$6,000

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Small Roman Bronze Figure of Heracles: Roman Empire, c. 1st-2nd century AD. Very finely cast, with excellent detailing, on a custom base. 8cm (3.14in) without base.

0063: Small Roman Bronze Figure of HeraclesEst. US$500-US$1,500

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Small Roman Bronze Figure of Isis Fortuna: Roman Empire, c. 1st-2nd century AD. Very finely modeled with excellent details, on a custom base. 7cm (2.75in) without base.

0064: Small Roman Bronze Figure of Isis FortunaEst. US$500-US$1,500

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Cypriot-Archaic Bichrome Pottery Jug: Cyprus, c. 700-500 BC. Of spherical form with classic ornamentation of 'bull's eye' motif within concentric circle. This vessel is unusual for the extraordinary number of 'bull's eye's'. Intact

0065: Cypriot-Archaic Bichrome Pottery JugEst. US$800-US$2,400

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Large Roman Marble Sarcophagus Fragment W/ Christian: Roman Empire, mid to late 3rd century AD. Extremely rare depiction of an early Christian male figure. Figure was either part of a group or perhaps a framing figure. Scale pattern on side. A sizable

0066: Large Roman Marble Sarcophagus Fragment W/ ChristianEst. US$5,000-US$15,000

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South Indian Bronze Figure of Durga: South India, c. 17th century. A fine and sizable example of Durga defeating the buffalo demon. Remains of gilding. Height: 15cm (5.9in).

0067: South Indian Bronze Figure of DurgaEst. US$400-US$1,200

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Indian Bronze Hanging Oil Lamp: India, c. 18th-early 19th century. Tamil or Sri Lankan, nice patina. Height with chain: 40cm (15.75in)

0068: Indian Bronze Hanging Oil LampEst. US$200-US$600

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Two South Indian Bronze Ritual Vessels: South India, c. 19th century. Of classic yoni forms, the larger of impressive size , each formed from a sheet of copper alloy. Good age and color. Greatest length: 49cm (19.3in).

0069: Two South Indian Bronze Ritual VesselsEst. US$400-US$1,200

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Large Thai Illuminated Manuscript Page: Thailand, c. 19th century. Nicely framed. Frame: 42 x 78cm (16.5 x 30.7in), sight: 28 x 63cm (11 x 25in)

0070: Large Thai Illuminated Manuscript PageEst. US$100-US$300

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Large Himalayan Bronze Figure: 19th century or earlier. A dancing Dakini atop a prostrate deity, on a custom stand. Very attractive. 24cm (9.4in) height without stand

0071: Large Himalayan Bronze FigureEst. US$600-US$1,800

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Large Indian Bronze Palanquin Handle: India, c. 18th century. A massively cast example with classic lion head terminal. Fine patina. Impressive. 32cm (15.6in) length. Ex collection Cavas Gobhai, Cambridge, MA. Collection assembled

0072: Large Indian Bronze Palanquin HandleEst. US$500-US$1,500

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