Strong antiquities market bolsters $1.3M Hindman auction

Detail of Ancient Egyptian faience hippopotamus, $56,700. Image courtesy of Hindman
Roman marble torso of the goddess Venus, $63,000. Image courtesy of Hindman
Roman marble torso of the goddess Venus, $63,000. Image courtesy of Hindman

CHICAGO – A Roman marble torso of the goddess Venus was among the top performers at Hindman’s biannual Antiquities & Ancient Art auction on May 25, selling for $63,000. Executed in the 1st century A.D., this nearly life-sized sculpture of the iconic goddess was one of many impressive results achieved for Roman marbles. Overall, the auction realized $1,362,028.

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Ancient Egyptian faience hippo is hungry for bidder attention at Hindman, May 25

Detail of Egyptian faience hippopotamus, estimated at $40,000-$60,000
Egyptian faience hippopotamus, estimated at $40,000-$60,000
Egyptian faience hippopotamus, Middle Kingdom, 12th Dynasty, 1991-1783 B.C., estimated at $40,000-$60,000

CHICAGO – Hindman’s Antiquities & Ancient Art auction on Thursday, May 25 will feature more than 240 objects from the ancient Mediterranean world. From an Egyptian faience hippopotamus to a large Cycladic marble head, this auction features a selection of ancient works that will appeal to a wide range of collectors. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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