Time Line Degas Man Version 1, # 5

1925-2020 AD. Oil on canvas, untitled (man and bird), attributed to Satish Gujral in Hindi; mounted in a wooden frame. 2.1 kg, 67.5 x 67.5cm (26 1/2 x 26 1/2"). From the private family collection of a

4th-3rd millennium B.C. A fragment belonging to a pictographic tablet, bearing impressed pictograms to one face. 30.87 grams, 43 mm (1 5/8 in.). Specialised collection of cuneiform texts, the property

Circa 7th century A.D. or earlier. An unrolled prayer roll of sub-cylindrical form, bearing Aramaic script to the outer face. 48.2 grams, 40 mm (1 5/8 in.). Acquired 1979-1999. Private collection of t

2nd millennium B.C. A bifacial, pillow-shaped clay tablet bearing multiple lines of cuneiform text to both faces. 30.27 grams, 41 mm (1 5/8 in.). Specialised collection of cuneiform texts, the propert

3rd-2nd millennium B.C. A steatite hedgehog figure composed of a domed circular body with spine detailing and a small triangular head with pricked ears; concave underside. 31.2 grams, 42 mm (1 5/8 in.

Triassic Period, 250-200 million years BP. A complete fossil Keichousaurus hui marine 'dinosaur' skeleton on matrix. 1.5 kg, 27.3cm (10 3/4"). From a Lincoln palaeontological collection; acquired 1970

4th millennium B.C. A cut half of a D-shaped ceramic proto-cuneiform tablet with impressed forms to both faces, possibly simple signs for numbers. 30.6 grams, 41 mm (1 5/8 in.) Specialised collection

Middle Acheulian, 1.5 million-800,000 years BP. A bifacial flint handaxe of ovoid form. 790 grams, 15cm (6"). Ex Dr M. G. Weller collection, Cornwall, UK; formerly with Museo Archaeologia, Seville; fo

Circa 11th-13th century A.D. A group of four cruciform pendants with engraved decoration; three with integral suspension loops. 22 grams total, 34-42 mm (1 3/8 - 1 5/8 in.). Acquired Munich, Germany,

Late 10th century AD. A carved stone plaque depicting a standing robed and nimbate saint within an arch, grasping a cross in his right hand. 1.5 kg, 20.5 cm (8"). Silk collection, London, UK; formed i

4th millennium B.C. A proto-cuneiform ceramic tablet fragment bearing impressed forms to both principal faces. 13.8 grams, 41 mm (1 5/8 in.). Part of a specialised collection of cuneiform texts, the p

4th century BC. A rhyolite funerary idol with conical head and body, low-relief facial features and ribbed headdress; traces of red pigment. 1.5 kg, 17cm (6 3/4") Property of a gentleman; acquired on

Published 2000-2014 A.D. Group comprising: Sear, D., Roman Coins And Their Values, vols. I-V, Spink; hardback with dustcovers; 532-696 pp. 6 kg total, 14.5 x 22.5 cm each (5 5/8 x 8 7/8 in.). [5, No R

Late Period-Ptolemaic Period, 664-30 B.C. A group of four blue-glazed faience shabtis. 18.2 grams total, 43-46 mm (1 5/8 in.). Acquired 1930s-1950s. Ex Ciapara collection. [4, No Reserve]

13th-14th century A.D. Of quatrefoil form with loop, one face displaying crossed keys and mitre(?); the other showing a gryllus reserved on a red enamelled field. 10.7 grams, 41 mm (1 5/8 in.). Found

1st-2nd century AD. A ceramic redware jug comprising a bulbous body, low foot, trumpet-shaped neck and mouth with applied concentric rings. 1.5 kg, 26cm (10 1/4"). From the property of a London gentle

12th-15th century AD. A carved stone head of a bearded male, possibly St Peter, with domed forehead, receding hair, small eyes and open mouth. 1.5 kg, 16.5cm (6 1/2") Property of a German gentleman; a

3rd millennium BC. A large bulbous ceramic jar with broad neck, two strap handles, band of impressed points below the rim. 1.5 kg, 21.5cm (8 1/2"). UK art market, acquired prior to 2000.

17th-18th century AD. A group of four glazed ceramic tiles mounted on a wooden display board, ornate design with pomegranates, tulips, bands and florets. 1.5 kg, 26.7 x 26.7cm (10 1/2 x 10 1/2"). Prop

2nd millennium BC. A carved sheep figurine with linear and scrolled fleece detailing, raised head with nostril detail; short tail to the rear. 1.5 kg, 18 cm (7"). Acquired on the London art market bef

5th-3rd century B.C. A mixed group of socketted arrowheads, mainly comprising leaf-shaped and triangular types. 184 grams total, 21-41 mm (3/4 - 1 5/8 in.). London art market, 1990s. Ex London gallery

2nd millennium B.C. A rectangular clay tablet bearing impressed cuneiform text to one face. 20 grams, 35 mm (1 5/8 in.). Part of a specialised collection of cuneiform texts, the property of a London g

19th century AD. A glazed ceramic tile set in in a wood and plaster frame; figural scene executed in blue depicting a hunched figure with pouches in the fists below a group of grinning townsfolk. 1.5

20th century AD. A matched pair of blue and turquoise cloisonné enamel ceramic jars, each with domed lid and gilt detailing. 1.5 kg total, 16cm (6 1/2"). Ex Italian collection; acquired 1970s. [2, No