Auction 36: Fine Ancient Artifacts

A stunning marble sfumato Rhodian Aphrodite Anadyomene

Roman marble sculpture with prehistoric human fossils

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Montrose, CA, United States

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Auction 36: Fine Ancient Artifacts

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Our December 7th auction will be filled with over 400 lots of fine museum-quality items. This auction offers a spectacular selection of authentic, museum quality, and well-provenanced Ancient Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Pre-columbian, Near Eastern, Islamic, and Byzantine artifacts.

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A stunning marble sfumato Rhodian Aphrodite Anadyomene: A stunning marble sfumato Rhodian Aphrodite Anadyomene (rising) Type, Rhodes, Late Hellenistic Period, c. 200-100 BC, nude, with head turned to the left, her hair styles back in waves to a coiled bun

0097A: A stunning marble sfumato Rhodian Aphrodite AnadyomeneEst. US$150,000-US$200,000Lot Passed

Roman marble herm head of a bearded god: A Roman marble herm head of a bearded god, c. 1st-2nd Century AD, well carved with nice style. H: 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm). Ex collection of Dr. P., Poitier, France, acquired before 1980.

0098: Roman marble herm head of a bearded godEst. US$3,500-US$4,000Lot Passed

Roman marble head of a woman, c. 1st - 2nd Century AD: A Roman marble head of a woman, c. 1st - 2nd Century AD, her features rounded with wide eyes and pursed lips, hair styled in waves to the side of the face, her ears pierced. The eyes have been inlaid

0098A: Roman marble head of a woman, c. 1st - 2nd Century ADEst. US$4,000-US$5,000Lot Passed

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

0098B: A Roman marble head of a bearded manEst. US$3,000-US$4,000Lot Passed

Provincial Roman marble frieze depicting nude Eros: A fantastic provincial Roman marble frieze depicting a nude Eros, c. 2nd-3rd Century AD, wearing a cloak around his shoulders. He holds a rod in one hand and leaves and grapes in the other, referring

0099: Provincial Roman marble frieze depicting nude ErosEst. US$15,000-US$18,000Lot Passed

Roman copy of a Greek work of 2nd Century BC: An ancient Roman copy of a Greek work of the 2nd Century BC, H: 9.5 in, D: 8.5 in. During the Hellenistic period, artists became concerned with the accurate representation of childhood, old age, and

0100: Roman copy of a Greek work of 2nd Century BCEst. US$15,000-US$20,000Lot Passed

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

0101: Carthaginian fragment from a mosaic floorEst. US$2,500-US$3,000Lot Passed

Roman mosaic depicting a reclining woman: A lovely Roman mosaic depicting a reclining woman, c. 4th - 5th Century AD, resting on a ‘kline’ or daybed, a form of couch used at gatherings, a canopy supported by four columns overhead, opus

0102: Roman mosaic depicting a reclining womanEst. US$25,000-US$30,000Lot Passed

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Canaanite bronze idol from the Holy Land: A nice Canaanite bronze idol from the Holy Land, c. 2000 - 1500 BC, with elongated and slender body, long legs held together, short curled arms and wearing a tail pointed crown angled backward. H: 3

0103: Canaanite bronze idol from the Holy LandEst. US$700-US$800

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A Near Eastern bronze standing eagle: A Near Eastern bronze standing eagle, c. 1st Millennium BC, on square integral base, legs together and wings back. H: 1 1/3 in (3.5cm). Ex New York private antiquities collection.

0104: A Near Eastern bronze standing eagleEst. US$400-US$500

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A Near Eastern bronze pin head: A Near Eastern bronze pin head, c. 1000 - 800 BC, the plain central boss framed by an arc frieze of horned goats or antelopes, chased on the disc, tall plant between each of them. 4 in x 3 ¾ in

0105: A Near Eastern bronze pin headEst. US$400-US$500Lot Passed

Near Eastern bronze libation vessel in the form of an: A Near Eastern bronze libation vessel in the form of an animal, c. 9th -7th Century BC, the globular body has a long channeled, animal formed face and spout, the top rim with incised crisscrossing

0106: Near Eastern bronze libation vessel in the form of anEst. US$1,500-US$1,800Lot Passed

An Ottoman tinned bronze bowl: An Ottoman tinned bronze bowl, 18th - 19th Century, with incised decoration on the outside, light deposits throughout. H: 2 2/5 in (6.2cm), D: 6 1/8 in (15.5cm). Ex Chicago private collection.

0106A: An Ottoman tinned bronze bowlEst. US$600-US$800Lot Passed

A fine Persian bronze bowl: A fine Persian bronze bowl, c. 9th - 7th Century BC. This large example is 8 in in diameter, 3-3/8 in high and is made from sheet bronze. H: 3 7/8 in; Dia: 8 in with obvious signs of having been in

0107: A fine Persian bronze bowlEst. US$200-US$300Lot Passed

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

0108: Near Eastern bronze bowl with recumbent ibexEst. US$1,000-US$1,200Lot Passed

A Sasanian bronze shallow ribbed bowl: A Sasanian bronze shallow ribbed bowl, c. 6th - 7th Century AD, with ribbed body, vertical rim, and a rich green patina. This bronze cup is decorated with a 'beaming sun' design, a Zoroastrian theme.

0109: A Sasanian bronze shallow ribbed bowlEst. US$2,000-US$3,000Lot Passed

An attractive Near Eastern bronze ribbed bowl: An attractive Near Eastern bronze ribbed bowl, c. 6th - 5th Century BC, with attractive raised decoration and pleasing mottled patina. H: 2 ½ in (6.3cm), D: 6 2/3 in (17cm). Intact. Ex Royal Athena

0110: An attractive Near Eastern bronze ribbed bowlEst. US$500-US$600Lot Passed

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A Near Eastern bronze cosmetic jar: A Near Eastern bronze cosmetic jar, c. 1st Millennium BC, the body tapering to a point and decorated with vertical ridges, incised geometric devices around the shoulder and the neck is straight and

0110A: A Near Eastern bronze cosmetic jarEst. US$200-US$300

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An Italic bronze nude male figure: An Italic bronze nude male figure, c. 7th Century BC, standing with hands held out before him and feet together. He wears a helmet-like hairstyle, facial features stylized with large eyes, H: 5 1/8

0111: An Italic bronze nude male figureEst. US$2,500-US$3,500Lot 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

0112: A Greek bronze figure of a humped bullEst. US$3,000-US$3,500Lot Passed

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An Etruscan bronze situla: An Etruscan bronze situla, c. 4th - 2nd Century BC, the body tapering to a small disk ‘foot’, single ridge around the side and the mouth flared with loop handle which is attached to the rim. H: 3

0113: An Etruscan bronze situlaEst. US$1,500-US$1,800

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An Etruscan bronze bearded attendant: An Etruscan bronze bearded attendant, Central Italy, c. 4th Century BC, wearing a short tunic and holding a phiale, chlamys over extended right arm. Intact with nice facial detail and curly hair.

0114: An Etruscan bronze bearded attendantEst. US$5,000-US$6,000Lot Passed

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A Roman bronze pygmy gladiator: A Roman bronze pygmy gladiator, 1st - 2nd Century AD, holding a shield, his left hand raised to his head, H: 1 ¼ in (3.2 cm). His child-like body is nude and muscular, with shortly cropped hair and

0115: A Roman bronze pygmy gladiatorEst. US$2,500-US$3,000

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A handsome Roman bronze figure of a seed sower: A handsome Roman bronze figure of a seed sower, c. 1st-2nd Century AD, depicted as a boy wearing a wide-brimmed hat, a cloak, boots, his body turned and in the act of tossing a handful of seeds. H: 3

0116: A handsome Roman bronze figure of a seed sowerEst. US$5,000-US$6,000Lot Passed

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