Ancient / Ethnographic Art Spring Variety

Egyptian Bronze / Stone Eyes (from a Sarcophagus)

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Ancient / Ethnographic Art Spring Variety

Artemis Gallery

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Antiquities, Ancient and Ethnographic art from around the world, featuring art from Greece, Egypt, the Near and Far East, the Roman Empire, along with Pre-Columbian and Native American art and artifacts from the ancient Americas. As we always do for our Variety auctions, whatever your collecting interest and budget you will find all levels of treasures to tempt you. Whether adding a missing piece to an existing collection, or just looking to pick up a few affordable examples to start a new collection, our Variety sale is the perfect place to buy authentic examples at truly exceptional pricing.

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Lot of 3 Greek Hellenistic Ceramic Bowls: Greece, Hellenistic Period, 3rd / 2nd century BCE. A collection of three Hellenistic bowls, finely built forms on delicate feet created on the potter's wheel. Beautiful markings from slip application

0020B: Lot of 3 Greek Hellenistic Ceramic BowlsEst. US$400-US$600

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Greek Geometric Period Bird Pendant: Greece, ca. late 8th to 7th century BCE. Abstract bronze bird with elongated neck and tail, small crest rises from the back and smaller support emerges from the belly - large suspension loop through

0020C: Greek Geometric Period Bird PendantEst. US$900-US$1,200

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Ancient Celtic Bronze Striding Horse: Celtic Culture, central Europe Ca 6th to 4th centuries BCE. Lovely cast bronze horse with fabulous glassy patina! Details of facial features and harness quite sharp. Size: 1-3/4" L. Provenance:

0020D: Ancient Celtic Bronze Striding HorseEst. US$500-US$700

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Canosan Greek Terracotta Amphora: Greece, ca. 4th / 3rd century BCE. Terracotta amphora with two volutes depicting portraits of the sun-god. With white decorations and remnants of more decor under earthen encrustations. Size:

0020E: Canosan Greek Terracotta AmphoraEst. US$2,500-US$3,500Lot Passed

Cypriot Limestone Bust of Kore, ex-Sotheby's: Cyprus, Greece, ca 6th to 5th century BCE. Very fine limestone bust of a goddess. Her head is slightly tilted to her right, large almond eyes, high cheekbones and pursed lips - these with red paint

0020F: Cypriot Limestone Bust of Kore, ex-Sotheby'sEst. US$4,000-US$6,000Lot Passed

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Greek Attic Owl Skyphos: Athens, Greece, ca. late 5th century BCE. This one is Attic, not Apulian like most of the vessels found typically. Twin handled red-figure terracotta cup in very thin pottery, decorated on both

0020G: Greek Attic Owl SkyphosEst. US$3,000-US$5,000

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Boeotian Terracotta Horse and Rider: Greece, mid-6th century BCE. Horse figure stands erect, while the horseman atop grasps the horse's mane. Decorated overall with brown painted lines. Size: 3-7/8”H x 4” tail to nose.

0020H: Boeotian Terracotta Horse and RiderEst. US$1,100-US$1,650

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Greek Terracotta Lady Fragment: Tarentum, ca. 4th Century BCE (Greek colony located on the southern coast of Italy). Nice fragment of a Greek lady with well-defined facial details and long, flowing, wavy hair. Molded in high

0021: Greek Terracotta Lady FragmentEst. US$700-US$900Lot Passed

Greek Hellenistic Strap-Handled Lamp: Greece, ca. 3rd century BCE. Fine and near choice pottery oil lamp in brown slip, large central opening and small spout, large strap handle at rear. An absolute treasure, the oil lamp is one of the

0022: Greek Hellenistic Strap-Handled LampEst. US$700-US$900Lot Passed

Greek Terracotta Seated Figure of a Boy: Greece, Hellenistic, ca. 2nd to 3rd century BCE. Nude figure of a pudgy, reclining boy wearing a long garment, covering his entire back. Size: 3"H. Provenance: Ex-private NYC, NY collection. All

0023: Greek Terracotta Seated Figure of a BoyEst. US$500-US$750Lot Passed

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Lot of 2 Early Villanovan Pottery Vessels: Northern Italy, ca. 8th to 6th century BCE. Two early terracotta vessels from this culture that predates the Etruscans. First, a twin-handled jar, lower section decorated with applied dots and

0024: Lot of 2 Early Villanovan Pottery VesselsEst. US$300-US$400

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Etruscan Bucchero Ware Kantharos: Italy, 4th century BCE. Pottery vessel with high looping handles, a low pedestal foot, and incised decoration at the base. Produced in central Italy by the Etruscan culture, bucchero is a class of

0025: Etruscan Bucchero Ware KantharosEst. US$600-US$900

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Lot of 2 Roman Glass Vials: Roman Empire, Ca 2nd to 3rd centuries CE. Two choice glass vials in light green glass. First has a bulbous base, tapered neck and flattened rim , 3-1/2" H. Next sack-shaped with slightly tapered neck

0026: Lot of 2 Roman Glass VialsEst. US$250-US$375

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Roman Marble Section Inscribed in Latin: Found in western Turkey near Ephesus, ca 100 to 200 CE. Beautiful white marble section of a sarcophagus or stelae, inscribed in Latin with an "A" and a "C". Beautiful patina! Size: 4"L x 4-1/2"W x

0027: Roman Marble Section Inscribed in LatinEst. US$300-US$500

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4 Roman Bronze Medical Tools + Bactrian Pin: Roman and Bactrian Empires, Ca late 1st millennium BCE to 3rd century CE. First, very fine set of four Roman bronze medical tools - each with wonderful deep green patina. Includes long scoop,

0028: 4 Roman Bronze Medical Tools + Bactrian PinEst. US$300-US$450

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Tall Roman Glass Handled Jar: Roman Empire, most likely from the Levant, ca 2nd to 3rd century CE. Tall slender vessel in light green glass, with nearly straight sides, thin neck, flaring rim and wide strap handle in added green

0029: Tall Roman Glass Handled JarEst. US$600-US$900

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Roman Carnelian and Faience Necklace: Rome, 1st - 2nd century CE. Necklace comprised of 25 carnelian beads of various shapes, 21 pale blue-green faience beads including a lovely pear-shaped pendant, and 36 tiny white faience discoid

0030: Roman Carnelian and Faience NecklaceEst. US$1,200-US$1,500

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Roman Erotic Oil Lamp - Two Lovers: Rome, ca. 1st century CE. Terracotta oil lamp depicting two lovers in relief. The scene appears to show to lovers engaging in sexual activities, with one person's head at the waist of the standing

0031: Roman Erotic Oil Lamp - Two LoversEst. US$300-US$400Lot Passed

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Roman Oil Lamp - Nike Victoria Sacrificing Bull: Rome, ca. 1st century CE. Terracotta oil lamp, the central sunken discus depicting a dramatic scene in which the goddess Nike Victoria is engaged in a ritual sacrifice of a bull. Violent efforts

0032: Roman Oil Lamp - Nike Victoria Sacrificing BullEst. US$600-US$900

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Roman Oil Lamp - Gladiators: Rome, ca. 1st century CE. Terracotta oil lamp with depiction of two Roman gladiators engaged in a tussle. Light-tan clay; sunken central discus depicting two male helmeted gladiators in combat,

0033: Roman Oil Lamp - GladiatorsEst. US$2,000-US$3,000

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Grouping of 3 Bronze Figures - 2 Roman + 1 Umbrian: Roman, ca. 1st century CE. Wonderful group of miniature, bronze cast figurines, including two standing figures in oratorio stance, one with stand, the other an amulet with suspension loop on

0034: Grouping of 3 Bronze Figures - 2 Roman + 1 UmbrianEst. US$900-US$1,200Lot Passed

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Roman Bronze Eagle Attachment / Phalera: Roman Empire, probably military in function, ca. 2nd to 4th century CE. Finely cast bronze eagle standing with wings tucked into body, standing upon an integral "button" which allowed this to be

0034A: Roman Bronze Eagle Attachment / PhaleraEst. US$600-US$900

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Impressive Etruscan Bucchero Oinochoe: Northern Europe, Etruria, ca. 5th century BCE. A classic beauty! Fine pottery wine pitcher (Oinochoe) in bucchero ware. Round body on short flared foot, long thin neck sweeping outwear to pinched

0034B: Impressive Etruscan Bucchero OinochoeEst. US$1,500-US$2,000

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Exceptional Roman Blue Glass Pitcher: Rome, ca. 1st to 2nd century CE. One of the most beautiful pieces of Roman glass we have ever handled! If perfect, this incredible example could easily hit 5 figures. Deep blue glass molded into a

0034C: Exceptional Roman Blue Glass PitcherEst. US$2,000-US$3,000

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