Ca. AD 950 - 1300 A medieval forged iron sword with a distinctive Brazil nut pommel and straight, square crossguard. In Ewert Oakeshott’s typology of swords this blade is closest to what he describes as a Type XII, due to its narrow fuller which terminates two-thirds down the blade and its acute and slightly rounded tip. The blade is inlaid with bronze on both sides, with surviving crosses and letters suggesting at least one Christian initialism or slogan. For similar see: Glasgow Museum Collections A.1964.34. Size: L:1100mm / W:214mm ; 1.43kg Provenance: Property of a European collector. Formerly in the collection of Earl Mitchell, London 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
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Ca. AD 800 - 1000 A stunning 21.5 ct gold pendant in the form of Mjolnir, the legendary hammer of the lightning god Thor. A dense motif of stamped triangles and raised dots fill the interior of the hammer, and the middle of the hammer is marked with a star motif. In the Viking era, both men and women would wear accessories that signified their religious beliefs and displayed their wealth. These accessories were often used as currency or offered to the gods by throwing them in rivers. Additionally, some were buried with their owners after their death. Size: 25mm x 19mm; Weight: 4g Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired on the UK art market. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 618 – 907 A Chinese terracotta sancai court official. The figure is standing upright upon a pedestal, hands clasped in front, wearing an amber robe beneath a splashed glazed breastplate. The figure remains unglazed from the neck up. The face is depicted wth a stern expression and topped with a tall official's hat detailed with a bird. This piece has been precisely dated using a Thermo Luminescence analysis carried out by Ralf Kotalla. The report will accompany the lot. Size: 780mm x 160mm; Weight: 5.4kg Provenance: East Anglian private collection; formerly acquired in the early 1990s in Hong Kong. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece has been precisely dated using a Thermo Luminescence analysis carried out by Ralf Kotalla. The report will accompany the lot. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.
Ca. 200 - 100 BC A Roman bronze amulet depicting a phallus. Atop the midsection is the base for the original suspension tang, and below the midsection of the amulet is a set of testes. A smooth, dark green patina has developed across the entire item. Size: 35mm x 25mm; Weight: 34g Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired on the Belgian art market.
Ca. 600 BC A pair of Celtic, possibly British, gold hair rings with a tubular body and a polished surface. The finials are decorated with a geometric incised motif. Gold items such as these served as symbols of wealth, status, and social standing amongst the elite. Size: 31-31mm x 14-14mm; Weight: 55g Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 300 - 100 BC A mould-formed ornate terracotta flask of a Gorgon head with an elaborate hairstyle. The flask is surmounted by a pair of loop handles and a squat spout. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number 06.1021.234. Size: 160mm x 110mm; Weight: 355g Provenance: Property of a professional London art expert; obtained from an old British collection formed in the 1970s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 0 - 200 A free-blown glass cup with a corseted form and an inverted bell-shaped body, a thick round foot, an everted rim, and a little circular handle. All parts of the cup exhibit a stunning transparent amber hue. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 81.10.85. Size: 165mm x 140mm; Weight: 310g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014, acquired from David Giles 2009; Ex. Prov. Constable Maxwell collection. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.
Ca. Early to Mid 18th Century AD A smoothbore flintlock pistol, likely produced in the Balkans for the Ottoman market in the first half of the eighteenth century. The blackened barrel and firing plate are intricately decorated with golden vine motifs and Arabic calligraphy. Guns produced in the Balkans like this example often used European firing mechanisms and barrels. Size: 450mm x 110mm; Weight: 940g Provenance: From the private collection of an Essex gentleman; previously in an old British Collection, formed in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 1550 - 1069 BC A hand-carved hardstone, gilded turtle shell bead with naturalistic features. The uninscribed underside depicts the underside of a turtle shell. Beads like this, depicted animals such as lions, cats, and frogs and held symbolic meanings related to protection, strength, and fertility. These beads were used as personal adornments and burial goods. This reflected the Egyptians' beliefs that these creatures held protective and magical qualities. These artefacts showcased the high level of craftsmanship and the spiritual significance of animals in ancient Egyptian culture. Size: 20mm x 15mm; Weight: 4g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014, acquired from Derek J. Content, March, 2008. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 300 BC - AD 200 A large Roman iron pilum spearhead with a barbed, triangular blade, a long and narrow neck, and a cone protrusion just above a robust, flaring socket. Pila were a crucial part of Roman military equipment and were used by the Empire's legionaries as throwing weapons before charging into close-quarters combat. Thanks in part to this type of spear, Rome was able to control an empire that stretched from northwestern Europe to the Near East, including all the lands around the Mediterranean. Size: 400mm x 28mm; Weight: 215g Provenance: Property of A European collector, acquired on the Uk art market. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Later Period, 26th to 30th Dynasty, Ca. 664 - 343 BC An Egyptian torso fragment in green greywacke stone depicting the revered deity Osiris. Osiris is god of the underworld and stands in mummiform. Osiris is presented wearing a wesekh broad collar and holds his signature heka scepter and flagellum (nekhakh) in staggered hands atop his abdomen. This would have been a votive figure, perhaps kept in a wealthy home and prayed to, deposited in a temple as an offering, or, most likely, kept for ritual. For similar see: The British Museum Registration number 1875,0810.101. Size: 160mm x 150mm; Weight: 6.28kg Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Axel Verwoodt, 2007. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 100 - 300 A Roman cast-bronze foot created using the lost wax (cire perdue) technique. This left foot exhibits a wide shape with long toes, a prominent arch in the middle, and a thick heel below a tapering ankle and lower shin. The leg is wrapped in fabric strips and adorned with a diadem on a band. The entire foot is covered in lustrous layers of brown and dark green patina, presenting an elegant appearance reminiscent of ancient Rome. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number 23.160.22. Size: 340mm x 270mm; Weight: 3.57kg Provenance: Property of a European collector, acquired on the English Art market; formerly in a private French collection, sold in the UK in 1989 and 2001. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.
Ca. 400 - 300 BC A fine red-figure Apulian lekanis adorned with delicate yellow details. The vessel has a base and a lid, which is decorated with two Ladies of Fashion. Both ladies wear a radiant stephane, a kekryphalos, and drop earrings. The top handle is decorated with rays, the rim of the lid is decorated with a diagonal fret pattern, and the rim of the base is decorated with a vertical fret pattern. The Lekanis is placed on a raised foot and has twin horizontal loop handles. Size: 100mm x 155mm; Weight: 155g Provenance: Private London collection, acquired on the Dutch art market; previously acquired on the German art market. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 664 - 332 BC An Egyptian stone amulet with a tubular body and a large globular bottom. The amulet, was a symbol of powerful women. The amulet was a ceremonial item associated with the goddess Hathor, and her priestesses are commonly shown holding the emblem. Queens and ladies-in-waiting could also wear and carry the symbol. Size: 44mm x 18mm; Weight: 12g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014, acquired from Jacques Billen.
Ca. AD 100 - 300 A Roman gold solid spoon with a twisted and long handle with a polished finial adorned with gold pellets. The spoon is drop shaped and connected to the handle through an angular tang and a single pearl. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 20.49.6–.9. Size: 170mm x 23mm; Weight: 22g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Hermann Historica, 20 October 2006. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.
Ca. AD 800 - 1100 A stunning forged iron Viking short sword with a large fuller, sharp edges, and a pointed tip. The sword is made from Damascus steel, a form of metal crafting known for producing items with wavy patterns and superior strength. It is created via a process called pattern welding, which involves layering and forging together multiple strips of steel and iron. Size: 545mm x 35mm; Weight: 285g Provenance: Private London collection, acquired on the European art market prior 2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.
Ca. AD 200 - 400 A schist stone head of Buddha with naturalistic features. These features include deep-set almond-shaped eyes, a broad nose, thin arched eyebrows, small lips, round cheeks and chin, and elongated earlobes. The hair is wavy, and arranged in a Ushnisha topknot. The sculptor has masterfully portrayed the serene and introspective expression of the Buddha. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number 13.96.6. Size: 280mm x 165mm; Weight: 8.75kg Provenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in the early 2000s in France; previously in 1970s European collection. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.
Ca. 600 - 300 BC A heavy stone dish with low, straight walls. One side bears a flat, roughly triangular handle with an incised image of a bird, including stylised feathers and an eye. The sides of the dish are gently scalloped, making it easier to grip. The underside is decorated with a rosette with six petals. Size: 105mm x 85mm; Weight: 180g Provenance: Property of a London collector; Ex. Private East Coast, USA collection; Ex. Neil Phillips collection, NYC, USA, collected in the 1980s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 340 - 300 BC A rare red-figure pottery bell krater depicting two ladies of fashion. The Krater has a large body with a short, splayed foot, a flanged mouth and two horizontal handles. Traditional patterns feature across the Krater, including small tongues under the rim, the palmetta motif is under the handles, and a stylised meander pattern on the bottom of the body. On side "A" there is a woman facing left adorned with a beaded necklace and bracelet, a white sakkos, a large diadem on the front, and round pendant earrings. On side "B" there is another head of a woman who looks very similar to side A. However, she wears a sakkos that holds her hair in a highly decorated manner and is enriched with pearls. The empty spaces of the decorations are embellished with rosette motifs. For similar see: Trendall, first supplement red figures, n. 6, 7 Plate II. Size: 270mm x 270mm; Weight: 2.01kg Provenance: Property of a central London gallery, previously acquired on the Dutch art market; previously acquired on the Belgian art market; Hugo Lievens, Brussels 1982. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.
Ca. AD 100 - 300 A stunning Roman striped mosaic glass bowl of a traditional form from the period. This vase presents a mesmerizing all-over pattern comprised of green, yellow, red, and black diagonal ribbons to form a V in the middle of the bowl's body. The green glass is translucent, and other hues are opaque - making for a lovely pattern when held to the light. A tooled base hemispherical glass base supports the body of the cup. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 91.1.1391. Size: 160mm x 110mm; Weight: 225g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Yacob's Gallery. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 500 - 800 A Byzantine solid gold ring featuring a banded oval hoop, ending in shoulders adorned with geometric motifs to form a round high gold flower-shaped bezel. The bezel is decorated with a monogram composed of four letters around a central cross. For similar see: J. Spier’s Byzantium and the West: Jewelry in the First Millenium (2012) no. 14D. Size: D:18.14mm / US: 8 / UK: P 1/2; Weight: 11g Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired on the Swiss art market. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 202 BC - AD 220 A fine Chinese terracotta dog. The recumubent figure is depicted in the motion of barking, with the mouth opened, tongue slightly hanging, head tilted upwards, and eyes wide open. There are some pigments stiill visible on the ears, eyes and mouth. This piece has been precisely dated using a Thermo Luminescence analysis carried out by Ralf Kotalla. The report will accompany the lot. Size: 360mm x 450mm; Weight: 5.2kg Provenance: East Anglian private collection; formerly acquired in the early 1990s in Hong Kong. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece has been precisely dated using a Thermo Luminescence analysis carried out by Ralf Kotalla. The report will accompany the lot. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.
Ca. 1500 - 1200 BC A group of three bronze European spearheads. The first from the left features a hole on each wing, possibly for a stronger attachment to the haft. The second is a stereotypical leaf-shaped head with little decoration. The third has three ridges on the base of the cone. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 2018.567. Size: 125-200mm x 45386mm; Weight: 1.62kg Provenance: Property of a European collector; Ex. Dutch collection formed in the 1970s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 100 - 200 A beautiful cast-bronze oil lamp in the shape of a human foot. The lamp has two openings, one from which a wick would protrude and a second hole for filling the lamp with oil runs. The second hole runs through the hollow ankle and is capped with a conical-shaped hinged lid. The handle of the lamp is in the shape of an ivy leaf. Size: L:140mm / W:55mm ; 130g Provenance: Private London collection; British art market 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.
Ca. AD 1500 - 1700 A hand-forged iron axe of a hefty form with a conical socketing shaft, a dense neck, and a vertically oriented blade with gently flared tip. The 16th-century executioner's axe was a specialized and intimidating tool used for beheadings. Unlike regular battle axes, it had a wide, curved blade, often weighing several pounds to ensure a quick and clean cut. It was mounted on a long handle to give the executioner the needed force for a precise blow. Despite its grim purpose, the axe symbolised the authority of the law and the finality of justice during that era. It played a significant role in the public executions of 16th-century Europe. Size: 590mm x 210mm; Weight: 2.1kg Provenace: Property of a European collector, acquired on the US art market in 2021. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.
Ca. 3000 - 2000 BC A votive model of a Mesopotamian boat that consists of an elongated, concave body with high sides that transition to a highly raised bow and stern. The flat bottom of the boat undoubtedly suggests that it was a vessel suitable for river navigation, as was customary in ancient Mesopotamia. Size: 75mm x 115mm; Weight: 200g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Pierre Berge. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 500 - 400 BC A Cypriot pottery figurine of priest with characteristic Cypriot features such as sizable heavy-lidded eyes, a pointed nose, full lips, and a narrow chin. The forehead of the priest is covered by a high and pointed headdress. This man with his elongated and flat body dressed in a long robe may have been part of a votary figure or served as a protome. The terracotta statuette preserves the original red pigment on the dress and the cap. For similar see: Les Antiquites de Chypre Sculpture, n. 27 and n. 67. Size: 410mm x 160mm; Weight: 1.9kg Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired on the US art market; Ex. the Ach Family Collection, Cincinnati, Ohio; thence by descent to Robert Ach; European art market, 1920s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.
Ca. 100 BC - AD 100 A Hellenistic gold circular brooch made of a thin sheet of gold, decorated with a central bezel made of red jasper with an extremely polished surface. Surrounding the bezel, there are eight other cabochons set in gold, symmetrically dividing the space. The brooch also has a geometric decoration composed of triangles made of filigree. Size: 55mm x 55mm; Weight: 20g Provenance: Property of a London collector; formerly in M. Velensky collection, purchased on the London art market in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This item is accompanied by a report from Mikhail Treister, an independent specialist in archaeology and ancient metal working.
Ca. AD 300 A Roman gold ring with a simple and elegant round hoop that secures a pink quartz stone depicting magical symbols. It is evident that this object was created by a peripheric workshop, most likely located in the provinces. These symbols spread throughout the Roman Empire starting from the 2nd century AD. For similar see: Catalogo Illustrato della Glittica nella Collezione Santarelli, n. i. 47/16 g. Size: D:17.12mm / US: 6 3/4 / UK: N; Weight: 4g Provenance: Property of a professional London art expert; obtained from an old British collection formed in the 1980s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 3000 - 2000 BC An Indus Valley wheel-thrown jar decorated with a geometric motif and a procession of zebu bulls. It has a squat foot, a gobular body, and a flared rim. The orange-slipped exterior features a procession of horned Zebu bulls surrounded by stylised representations of plants and trees. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number 57.99.11. Size: 300mm x 260mm; Weight: 3.85kg Provenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s in Japan; previously in 1970s Japanese collection. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.
Ca. AD 800 - 1200 A Byzantine bronze cross adorned with an inscription in Greek letters made with stamped dots. On the lower arm there is a cross. At the top and the bottom of the two principal arms is a bronze loop to secure the chain. This object was part of the suspension apparatus of an incense burner. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Accession Number: 1999.519.10. Size: 670/1240mm x 85/50mm; Weight: 490g Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired on the Belgian art market. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Old Kingdom, Ca. 2630 - 2611 BC A group of 10 Djoser tiles. There were over thirty-thousand rectangular faience tiles found in the funerary complex of the Pharaoh Djoser. On the back of the tiles, there is a projection loop used for stringing them together alongside other tiles before they were pressed into the plaster of the walls. For similar see: Eton College. Acc. No. ECM 1836. Size: 50-55mm x 30-35mm; Weight: 296g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Old Kingdom, Ca. 2630 - 2611 BCA group of 110 Djoser tiles. There were over thirty-thousand rectangular faience tiles found in the funerary complex of the Pharaoh Djoser. On the back of the tiles, there is a projection loop used for stringing them together alongside other tiles before they were pressed into the plaster of the walls. For similar see: Eton College. Acc. No. ECM 1836.Size: 50-100mm x 30-55mm; Weight: 2.2kgProvenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 100 - 200 A wonderful marble portrait of the Roman god Dionysus, stylistically inspired by Hellenistic sculptures. He is crowned by an ivy wreath and several clusters of corymb berries adorn his head, though much of the detail is hidden behind his extremely thick, curly hair. the youthful deity is represented with a slender neck, almond eyes, a petite triangular nose, smooth cheeks, and full lips. For similar see: Palazzo dei Conservatori, MC 1129. Size: 105mm x 75mm; Weight: 590g Provenance: Private UK collection; Ex. M. H. collection, Kensington, acquired on the UK art market in the 1970s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.
Ca. AD 800 - 1000 A Viking silver pendant in the form of Mjolnir, the legendary hammer of the lightning god Thor. A dense motif of stamped triangles and raised dots fill the interior of the hammer, and the edges are embellished with two parallel lines of triangles. In the Viking era, both men and women would wear accessories that signified their religious beliefs and displayed their wealth. These accessories were often used as currency or offered to the gods by throwing them in rivers. Size: 30mm x 25mm; Weight: 6g Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired on the UK art market. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 100 - 300 A Roman intaglio gold ring formed with a slender hoop and large shoulders. These shoulders are connected to a bezel with an intaglio. The intaglio depicts a male figure, who is crowned, and standing in a long tunic. His right arm rests on a stick, facing left. For similar see: El legado de Hefesto, n. 394. Size: D:18.95mm / US: 9 / UK: R 1/2; Weight: 9g Provenance: Property of a professional London art expert; obtained from an old British collection formed in the 1980s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 550 BC A beautiful black-figure pottery kylix with a short pedestal disk foot, a wide cup, narrow stem, and two opposing handles. The central tondo is adorned with the painted and incised image of a dancing satyr. The external decoration consists of further satyrs surrounded by ivy tendrils highlighted with incised striations. Two large black eye motifs with expressive eyebrows are painted on one side. Size: 280mm x 90mm; Weight: 480g Provenance: Property of a London gallery, acquired on the US art market; formerly in a collection of John R. Orr, Toledo, Ohio, acquired Christie’s, South Kensington, Oct. 30th, 1989, lot 112, pictured on the front cover, to family by inheritance, with copy of Acanthus, NYC. 1989 appraisal list where it is listed as Boeotian. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.
Ca. 1550 - 1070 BC A beautiful set of two wearable Egyptian necklaces featuring ancient carnelian beads, each one meticulously hand-cut, polished, and drilled. These beads are strung on a contemporary wire with a clasp. The carnelian stones boast a red-orange hue and are cylindrical and biconical in shape. Additionally, the necklace includes carnelian pendants and amulets in varying shapes such as a heart, a Djed tower, and buckle of the girdle of Isis. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number 26.7.1375. Size: 290/430mm x 30mm; Weight: 61g Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired in Germany in 1962. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 900 - 1100 A rare penannular gold bracelet, expertly crafted with intertwined strands of gold. The bracelet was made by entwining multiple gold rods and then hammering the ends together. As such, the bracelet has terminal ends that gently splay outwards into opposing triangles. The Viking Age lasted from around the late 8th to the early 11th century and was known for seafaring warriors and cultural achievements in Northern Europe. For similar see: The British Museum, Museum Number 1905,1108.1. Size: L:78mm / W:89mm ; 105g Provenance: Property of a European collector; acquired on the UK Art market; previously the property of an East Anglian collector; acquired in Europe in the late 1940s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. Accompanied by a X-ray fluorescence authentication report from Oxford Labs Ltd. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.
Ca. 100 AD A plump figure of Cupid is depicted nude, striding forward with his right leg advanced and his left arm stretched upward holding a horn. His long wavy hair is tied in a topknot with a braid running back over the crown of the head. His face is framed by ringlets, with two rectangular mortises on the reverse to insert a pair of now-missing wings. His facial features are rendered in a highly expressive manner, including generously lidded almond-shaped eyes, delineated pupils, a perky nose, and parted lips. For similar see: The Walters Art Museum, Accession Number 54.1179. Size: L:240mm / W:145mm ; 1.37kg Provenance: Property of a London gentleman; formerly in the private collection of Mr. R.A.; British art Market 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.
Ca. 1200 - 800 BC A Western Asiatic openwork horse bit decorated with lateral panels in the shape of a winged stag, realised in a naturalistic manner with many details of the body and the horns. The body of the animal is shown in profile and the head is facing to the front. The winged stag held a significant place in Luristan culture, symbolising a fusion of earthly and divine elements. Revered for its majestic stature and mythical attributes, the winged stag represents the harmony between the terrestrial realm and the celestial spheres. Frequently depicted in ancient Luristan art and artefacts, this creature is believed to possess supernatural powers. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Accession Number: 57.51.40a–c. Size: 230mm x 130mm; Weight: 625g Provenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK / International art markets. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.
Ca. 1300 - 1100 BC An incredible small jade statuette from the Shang dynasty period. Carved with stylised but precise detail, depicting a dragon on the main face of the cylinder. One of the innovative techniques in Shang jade carving was the development of three-dimensional figures. The artisans adorned the water buffalo with spirals reminiscent of bronze decorative patterns. They achieved the illusion of raised patterns by engraving the surface with two slightly beveled parallel lines. This ornament would have most likely been used as a talisman. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 1976.297.2. Size: 27mm x 20mm; Weight: 17g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014, acquired from Sotheby's Hong Kong, Sale HK0293, 08 October 2008, Lot 2376. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 600 A stunning Byzantine gold bracelet. The design features a large ring connected with two wide and flat finials, each embellished with a raised tree of life or stylised Palmetta with curved roots. This imagery is framed by a dotted background and a linear motif on the edges. The palmette has its origins in ancient Mediterranean civilizations, such as Greece and Rome, where it symbolised concepts of fertility, growth, and victory. It was commonly featured in various artworks and architectural elements in the Byzantine period. Size: 75mm x 65mm; Weight: 60gProvenance: Private UK collection, acquired on th US art market; Ex. Fortuna Fine Arts, New York, 1990 (A Golden Past: jewellery from the Ancient World, p. 37, no. 177). This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty, Ca. 1346 - 1330 BC An Egyptian sandstone relief showing King Akhenaten's figure facing left. The features are well-defined and the neck is elegant. The face is perfectly proportioned with plump lips, a straight nose, an almond-shaped eye, large shoulders, and a long scepter. The rays of the god Aten reach out to lap the king and enlighten him with divine wisdom. For similar see: Slab-Stela of Wepemnofret, California University (G 1201). Size: 175mm x 160mm; Weight: 2.1kg Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Rupert Wace, Ancient Art. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 500 - 700 A Byzantine gold finger ring with a circular hoop connected with a large flower-shaped bezel. Secured to the bezel, is a carnelian intaglio depicting a Christian Byzantine symbol composed of a patent cross with a sphere at its top. For similar see: J. Spier Byzantium and the West: Jewelry in the First Millenium (2012), n. 33b. Size: D:17.73mm / US: 7 1/2 / UK: O 1/2; Weight: 6g Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired on the Belgian art market. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 19th to 20th century AD A group of gold jewellery composed of revival objects with ancient elements. This lot includes an elegant necklace made with golden pearls, a gold pendant in the shape of Ankh, a pair of discoidal earrings with long and elegant hoops, a golden fibula made with a glass spherical bead between two large flower-shaped finials, an amulet in the shape of Ibis with elongated body connected to a long neck, a gold fragment of buckle belt, and a golden ingot in square shape. Size: 12-170mm x 45531mm; Weight: 30g Provenance: Property of a London gallery; previously in a collection of a North London gentleman; formerly in a collection of Mrs B. Ellison, a deceased former member of the Egyptian Exploration Fund, bought from the 1940s, Cairo and London. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 100 BC - AD 100 A lovely Roman free-blown, semi-translucent glass unguentarium with a vibrant blue hue. The glass has a round but stable base, and a wide, smooth pontil scar. It has a hexagonal-shaped body decorated with moulded high relief fruits on each side, a tubular neck, and a folded rim. The blue colour is further accentuated with scattered areas of faint silvery iridescence, giving the vessel opulence. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 5488, Antiquities, lot. 50. Size: 80mm x 45mm; Weight: 25g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014, Ex. Christie's, Antiquities 12/12/2002 sale, number 1163 Lot 387. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.
Ca. 604 - 562 BC A rectangular section with fourteen columns of cuneiform text mentioning the foundation of a temple by Nebuchadnezzar II, translating as 'King of Babylon provisioner of Esagil and Ezida prime son of Nabopolassar, King of Babylon and Ebabbara, the temple of Shamash in Larsa..[...]'; mounted in a custom-made velvet-lined display frame. Size: 125mm x 200mm; Weight: 845g Provenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in the early 2000s in France; previously in 1970s European collection. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 100 - 300 A Roman glass bowl of a shallow, hemispherical form composed in the mosaic (or millefiori) technique with canes of translucent green and opaque white. The regular form of the rim creates a gentle profile with a slightly rounded but stable base. The stunning coloration is of the highest quality produced in the early Imperial Period and can be illuminated next to a bright light source. This is a rare and important example of a simple bowl because it exhibits an incarnated, footless style typically seen in mosaic glass patella cups. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 81.10.43 (shape). Size: 50mm x 50mm; Weight: 13g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. David Aaron, 2007. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 900 - 700 BC A Greek geometric horse figurine presenting the characteristic abstract stylings of wealthy Laconian workshops. The equine figure stands with four long legs atop an integral platform and has a shallow spinal crest, a muscular chest, and a curved, pinched neck. The narrow head exhibits abstract features such as almond-shaped eyes and a pair of high-raised ears. Fine, mottled layers of green and brown patina envelop the entire equestrian effigy. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Accession Number: 21.88.24. Size: 95mm x 90mm; Weight: 205g Provenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK / International art markets. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.
Ca. AD 800 - 1000 A Viking pendant in the form of Mjolnir, the legendary hammer of the lightning god Thor. This example is made from plain, solid silver. During the Viking era, people of both genders used to wear accessories that symbolised their religious beliefs and communicated their affluence. These accessories were frequently used as currency or offered to the gods by throwing them into rivers. Size: 28mm x 23mm; Weight: 7g Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired on the UK art market. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 400 - 300 BC A red-figure bell krater, a vessel for mixing wine and water during the symposium, crafted from terracotta and decorated with white and yellow details over black glaze. It features a large, deep body with a flared rim supported by a stemmed round foot. Two upturned handles facilitate ease of handling. Side "A" of the krater most likely depicts a seated Apollo taking centre stage, draped in a fastened below his belt. He holds a decorated patera in his left hand and a long sceptre with thyrsus in his right. Adorned with a radiant Stephane in his hair, a naked man is in front of him, and a dressed woman is holding a torch at his back. Side "B" features a similar scene. A laurel leaf wreath runs beneath the rim, stylised palmettes are below the handles framed by tongues and rays, and a meander pattern encircles the bottom of the vessel. Size: 430mm x 450mm; Weight: 6kg Provenance: Private UK collection; From an old London collection formed in the 1990s; Ex. Christie's, 1996. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.
Ca. AD 618 – 907 A fine Chinese terracotta horse. It is depicted standing upright, with a saddle cloth and a seat on the back. The horse is moulded in a naturalisted manner, with its body painted using red pigments, with details such as the maine and tail. This piece has been precisely dated using a Thermo Luminescence analysis carried out by Ralf Kotalla. The report will accompany the lot. Size: 660mm x 620mm; Weight: 16.65kg Provenance: East Anglian private collection; formerly acquired in the early 1990s in Hong Kong. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece has been precisely dated using a Thermo Luminescence analysis carried out by Ralf Kotalla. The report will accompany the lot. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.
Ca. 1550 - 1069 BC A wonderful Egyptian necklace comprised of dozens of faience and gold beads in the shape of rosettes. All of the beads have a hole are drilled in the middle for suspension. Restrung. Size: 230/460mm x 15mm; Weight: 50g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty, Ca. 1353 - 1336 BC A rare pink granite torso of the King Akhenaten represented nude with broad pectorals. The surface is polished. The torso is soft, in line with the Amarnian style. For similar see The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number 1982.50. Size: 135mm x 120mm; Weight: 1.4Kg Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Rupert Wace, Ancient Art Limited, 2003. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Middle Kingdom, 11th to 13th Dynasty, Ca. 2345 - 2181 BC A rare Egyptian boatman funerary figure carved from a single piece of cedar wood, with his knees drawn up to his waist. He wears a black echelon-curled wig and his eyebrows, eye contours, nipples, and mouth are delicately painted in black pigment. The body is painted in cream, and the skirt in white. Mortises for arms can be seen on the shoulders. Size: 330mm x 100mm; Weight: 650g Provenance: Property of a central London gallery, acquired on the US art market; Ex. Windsor antiques. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Late Period, Ca. 664 - 332 BC An Egyptian gold inlaid bronze figurine of Osiris, god of the underworld, standing in mummified pose. The effigy stands with crossed arms holding his crook and flail. On the top of his head, there is a tall Atef crown with ostrich feathers, a sun disc, and a frontal uraeus cobra. The inscription on the base reads: "Word to say Osiris Unnefer giving life". The most important details are made with gold inlay. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number 56.16.2. Size: 90mm x 25mm; Weight: 95g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014, acquired from Rupert Wace, Ancient Art Limited, 2011. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 400 - 300 BC A red-figure Apulian pottery olpe, attributed to the painter of Bari 12061 or his group. The vessel has an inverted pear-shaped body and a short, splayed foot. It has a funnel-shaped neck with a flanged mouth and a large vertical handle at the back that facilitates pouring and holding the vase. The rim of the ople is completely black. Beneath the handles, there is a large fan-shaped palmette flanked by stylised plant scrolls on each side. The neck is decorated with an owl, flanked by vertical palmette motifs on each side. On the body of the vessel there is an offering scene, in which a naked man or god, wearing soft drapery around his arm, is holding a mirror in his left hand and a long thyrsus in his right. His muscles are perfectly proportioned and well-designed. Behind him, there is a young Satyr holding a vessel by its handle. In front of the naked man, there is a seated woman or Lady of Fashion under the shadow of a parasol held by a slave on her back. She is adorned with a shaped diadem, pearl necklace, and earrings, and is holding a large patera in front of her. Behind her, the slave is dressed in a long Kitone cloak and is adorned with a necklace, earrings, belt, and bracelets. For similar see: Trendall, 1983, Plate III, n. 1; Christie's, Live Auction 19992, Antiquities, Lot. 20. Size: 340mm x 190mm; Weight: 1.5kg Provenance: Private London collection, acquired on the Dutch art market; previously acquired on the German art market; E. Hoppe, Frankfurt, 1982. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.
Ca. 1351 - 1334 BC An Egyptian, New Kingdom deep blue faience tile bearing the fragment cartouche of the Pharaoh Akhenaten. The blue tile is undecorated at the back for attachment. It is suggested that they were meant to imitate reed matting from the walls of Akhenaten's palace. The blue colour of the tile reminded the viewer of water, a symbol of rebirth in ancient Egypt because of the cycle of the Nile. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 48.160.1. Size: 60mm x 70mm; Weight: 70g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Christie's, London, Sale 5951, 28 April 2009, Lot 124. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 300-400 AD A mould-made pottery lamp with a deep red colour, except around the nozzle where it has darkened from use. It has a sunken central disc, two pour holes on either side of the central design, an unpierced lug handle, and double spouts. The imagery on this lamp is known as a Chi-Rho, one of the earliest forms of Christogram. Size: L:170mm / W:40mm ; 380g Provenance: Property of a London gallery; formerly Ex. Artemis Gallery, acquired on th US Art market. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
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