Fine Antiquities featuring King Tut

Greek Corinthian Bronze Helmet, ex-Artemis Gallery

Superb Roman Bronze Chariot Fittings of Hercules

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Fine Antiquities featuring King Tut

Artemis Gallery

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King Tut Meets Hollywood!

Antiquities-Saleroom is proud to present a spectacular 2-Day Auction of the finest Classical and Pre-Columbian treasures June 13 and 14. The 13th will be a lucky day for collectors of classical art with world-class examples of Greek, Egyptian, Roman, Etruscan, Asian and Near-Eastern art. Many published examples. But the highlight of this day's auction is an incredibly rare and important terracotta seal mold of none other than THE King Tut, with provenance dating back to the 1950's. King Tut items simply do not come to auction, and we expect this piece to generate excitement in at least 4 continents!

On Day 2, the auction jumps back to this side of 'the pond' with a continuation of our February 2013 sale of Pre-Columbian art featuring superb examples from 2 major Hollywood insiders. Moche, Chavin, Inca, Maya, Colima, Nayarit, Veracruz and many more cultures will be represented. All items offered for sale in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed authentic/as described.

Antiquities-Saleroom does not sell replicas or items 'in the style of' any ancient culture. What's more, no sale is ever final if you're not happy. Bid with confidence, your satisfaction is unconditionally guaranteed!

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Large Section Pallasite Meteorite: Seymchan Meteorite, Pallasite Class, found in Russia, 1967. Beautiful slice of the Seymchan Meteorite, features crystals and a Widmanstatten pattern. 2-7/8"W x 3"H. Authenticity Guaranteed The

0001: Large Section Pallasite MeteoriteEst. US$500-US$1,000Lot Passed

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Mesosaurus Dinosaur Fossil Skeleton: South America, Brazil, Permian Period, ca. 270 Million years ago. Complete Mesosaurus fossilized skeleton on a dark limestone plate from the Irati Formation of southern Brazil. The Mesosaurus was an

0002: Mesosaurus Dinosaur Fossil SkeletonEst. US$1,000-US$2,000

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Hadrosaur Dinosaur Egg Fossil: Eurasia, Upper Cretacious Period, 100 million years ago. Large dinosaur egg of the duck-billed Hadrosaur. Compared with other eggs of this type of dinosaur, it is one of the largest, meaning it was

0003: Hadrosaur Dinosaur Egg FossilEst. US$400-US$800

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Fossilized Dog Skull: Late Eocene - Early Oligocene, Brule Formation, South Dakota, 35 Million years old. An extremely rare and well-preserved fossil of the Hesperocyon Gregarius, an early dog that roamed the plains of

0004: Fossilized Dog SkullEst. US$2,000-US$4,000Lot Passed

Cypriot Decorated Pottery Bilbil: Cyprus, Lade Bronze Age, ca. 1550 - 1200 BCE. Beautifully formed terracotta vessel in the form of an upturned poppy, with white painted cuts to the poppy mimicking where the juices would seep out.

0005: Cypriot Decorated Pottery BilbilEst. US$1,500-US$3,000Lot Passed

Egyptian Heart Scarab - Gilded - Thutmoses III: Egypt, 18th Dynasty, reign of Thutmosos III. A very large and beautiful ancient scarab with rare scenic depiction of a monkey with arms raised in adoration in front of a horse. Monkeys greeted the

0006: Egyptian Heart Scarab - Gilded - Thutmoses IIIEst. US$3,500-US$7,000Lot Passed

Egyptian Seal Mold of King Tutankhamun: Egypt, New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty, 1332 - 1323 BCE. An important piece of King Tut's reign and his royal workshop, the terracotta mold was made to make royal seals. This example is a positive mold for

0007: Egyptian Seal Mold of King TutankhamunEst. US$5,000-US$10,000Lot Passed

Published Egyptian Scarab in Miniature: Egypt, Amarna Period, New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty. A beautiful deep blue faience scarab inscribed with signs of Peacefulness, Goodness, & Cobras. 1.3cm x 1.0cm x .7cm Provenance: Ex-Private

0008: Published Egyptian Scarab in MiniatureEst. US$1,200-US$3,000Lot Passed

Published Egyptian Scarab in Brilliant Blue: Egypt, New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty. Faience scarab inscribed with Aumn-Re and lotus flower. Provenance: Ex-Private Toronto, Canada Collection; Ex-Private Dutch Collection, formed between 1952 -

0009: Published Egyptian Scarab in Brilliant BlueEst. US$1,000-US$2,000Lot Passed

Egyptian Wedjat Eye, Ramses II, ex-Bigler: Egypt, New Kingdom, 19th Dynasty, 1279 - 1213 BCE. Large steatite openwork eye with Uraeus and sun disk on front. Reverse is decorated with the throne name of Ramses II (Weser - Maat - Re, Setep - En

0010: Egyptian Wedjat Eye, Ramses II, ex-BiglerEst. US$3,000-US$6,000Lot Passed

Egyptian Bronze Osiris Figure 8"H: Egypt, ca. 25th Dynasty, ca. 700 BCE. Solid bronze figure representing a Nubian King; with crook and flail, Uraeus with full body of cobra coming down front, head emerging ready to strike. 8"H

0011: Egyptian Bronze Osiris Figure 8"HEst. US$4,000-US$8,000Lot Passed

Published Egyptian Schist Heart Scarab, ex-Christie's: Egypt, Late Dynastic, Saite Period, 26th Dynasty, 685 - 525 BCE. Carved stone scarab dating to the New Kingdom during the Saite Period. It was inscribed at a musch later time, like 4th Century CE.

0012: Published Egyptian Schist Heart Scarab, ex-Christie'sEst. US$6,000-US$12,000Lot Passed

Egyptian Faience Kohl Cup: Egypt, Late Dynastic Period, ca. 7th Century BCE. Faience fired makeup (kohl) container with faint remains of black hieroglyphs. Glaze has hints of dark and light blue. 2"H Provenance: Ex Prominent

0013: Egyptian Faience Kohl CupEst. US$450-US$900Lot Passed

Rare Egyptian Wood and Bronze Mirror: Egypt, 26th Dynasty, ca. 664-525 BCE. Rare example with original wooden handle supporting the bronze mirror (unusual to have wood survive in such wonderful condition). The bronze would have been

0014: Rare Egyptian Wood and Bronze MirrorEst. US$3,000-US$6,000Lot Passed

Egyptian Bes Stone Figure, ex-Jacques Billen: Egypt, Late Dynastic, 30th Dynasty, ca. 380 - 343 BCE. A limestone carving of Bes, most likely a sculptor's trial piece, as it was found in a cache of several trial and apprentice's carved pieces.

0015: Egyptian Bes Stone Figure, ex-Jacques BillenEst. US$1,000-US$2,000Lot Passed

Egyptian Egyptian Ushabti - Psamtik Nefer Seshem: Egypt, Late Kingdom, 26th Dynasty, 660 BCE. Faience shabti (shawabti) in brilliant blue / bright turquoise glaze and deep glyphs, that translate to: "Illuminating of Osiris, the God's Father, Servant

0016: Egyptian Egyptian Ushabti - Psamtik Nefer SeshemEst. US$3,500-US$7,000Lot Passed

Egyptian Faience Aegis Pendant, Ex-Royal Athena: Egypt, Late Period, ca. 26th - 30th Dynasty. Pale green amulet surmounted by a falcon's head, with Uraeus and sun disk. Incredible detail. 2.55 cm H. Custom stand. Provenance: Ex-Private Toronto,

0017: Egyptian Faience Aegis Pendant, Ex-Royal AthenaEst. US$2,500-US$5,000Lot Passed

Egyptian Button Scarab, Ex-Jacques Billen: Egypt, 26th Dynasty, Saite Period. Naturalistic carving of scarab with realistic detailing on top and underside. Green glazed with loop on bottom, making it a "button-type" funerary scarab. 3/4"L.

0018: Egyptian Button Scarab, Ex-Jacques BillenEst. US$2,500-US$5,000Lot Passed

Egyptian Wood Sarcophagus Fragment: Egypt, ca. 26th Dynasty, 664-332 BCE. Polychromed wood panel with a progression of figures features original paint. The three seated deities include a jackal headed figure, possibly Duamutef, one of

0019: Egyptian Wood Sarcophagus FragmentEst. US$3,000-US$6,000Lot Passed

Egyptian Polychrome Stucco Head of a Lioness: Egypt, 26th Dynasty, ca. 664 BC to 525 BCE. Naturalistically carved, with hand-painted detailed features and grooved markings on the ears and ruff. The lion is a symbol of strength and ferocity. The

0020: Egyptian Polychrome Stucco Head of a LionessEst. US$10,000-US$20,000Lot Passed

Egyptian Bronze Bastet Figure, ex-Chaffee: Egypt, New Kingdom - Late Period, Ca. 10th - 7th Century BCE. Cast bronze representation of the Feline god Bastet; with incised whiskers, ear, and pupil detail on face; Incised Wedjat eye in box on

0021: Egyptian Bronze Bastet Figure, ex-ChaffeeEst. US$7,500-US$15,000Lot Passed

Egyptian Wooden Polychrome Canopic Box: Egpyt, Late Dynastic Period to Ptolemaic Period, ca. 500 - 32 BCE. Ancient wooden chest in the form of shrine with tapering walls and cavetto cornice, two sides painted with winged discs over a

0022: Egyptian Wooden Polychrome Canopic BoxEst. US$8,000-US$16,000Lot Passed

Egyptian Faience Ram Figure of Harsaphes, ex-Christie's: Egypt, Late Dynastic, 6th-4th Century BCE. A composite amulet of a ram, depicting either a ram-headed Sphinx or a mummified ram. Excellent detailing, especially on head. 5.4 cm L. Provenance:

0024: Egyptian Faience Ram Figure of Harsaphes, ex-Christie'sEst. US$3,000-US$6,000Lot Passed

Egyptian Bronze Osiris Figure: Egypt, Late Period, ca. 7th Century BCE. A cast bronze figure of Osiris wearing Atef crown and holding the crook and flail. A beautiful red and green patina with hints of azurite has formed on this

0025: Egyptian Bronze Osiris FigureEst. US$2,000-US$4,000Lot Passed

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The following are the TERMS OF SALE for bidding in Live Auction, Thursday, June 13, 2013. AUCTION will start at 10 a.m. MT, noon EST, 9 a.m. PST - 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. Your submission of bids in this auction constitutes your acceptance of these "Terms of Sale." 1. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. No sale is ever final if you're not happy. 2. This is an auction sale, not an approval sale. By 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. Lots will be sold in their numerical sequence unless the auctioneer directs otherwise. 3. 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