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.
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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.
Ca. AD 200 - 400 A Roman gold ring composed of a slender hoop with large shoulders connected to a bezel. This bezel encloses a stone intaglio depicting a recumbent bull facing left. The bull is depicted in a naturalistic manner, with long, raised horns. For similar see: El legado de Hefesto, n. 394. Size: D:18.14mm / US: 8 / UK: P 1/2; Weight: 5g 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. 17th to 18th century AD A curved single-edged Zulfiqar sword with a Damascus steel blade with a split tip ending in two points. The handle is made of iron and is one piece with a pommel bent at ninety degrees. This lot includes the sword’s wooden scabbard covered with black leather, with no fittings or suspension rings. Zulfiqar swords were especially prevalent amongst the Ottoman cavalry in the 16th and 17th centuries. Size: L:1130mm / W:145mm ; 1.57kg Provenance: Private London collection. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 100 - 300 A D-shaped gold ring composed of a slender hoop with large shoulders and a bezel with an intaglio. This bezel encloses an intaglio depicting a bearded God probably Jupiter with a stripe running through his hair. He faces to the left and is realised in a simplistic manner. For similar see: El legado de Hefesto, n. 394. Size: D:19.15mm / US: 9 1/4 / UK: S; Weight: 8g 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. 300 - 100 BC A Hellenistic necklace with amethyst beads, alternating with seed shaped faience beads. Restrung. Size: 205/410mm x 10mm; Weight: 21g 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. 1000 - 800 BC An early Bronze Age sword with a long tapering blade featuring a raised mid-rib and a curved decoration on the top of the handle. The hilt has a round-section shank, and the sword has a double-crescent pommel. Size: 585mm x 65mm; Weight: 680g Provenance: Private UK collection; From an old London collection formed in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Late Period, Ca. 664 - 332 BC A magnificent basalt stone statuette portraying the deity Thoth. He is characterised by an upright human body with broad shoulders and the head of an ibis. In ancient Egyptian culture, statues were often crafted to represent deities and were believed to invoke their protection and specific powers. Thoth was revered as the god of knowledge and writing but was also associated with healing abilities. It was believed that Thoth determined whether the deceased had led a virtuous life. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Accession Number: 89.2.365. Size: 250mm x 65mm; Weight: 750g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Sotheby's NY, 5 June, 2008, Sale N08452, Lot 60. 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 D-shaped gold finger ring composed of a slender hoop with large shoulders and a bezel with an intaglio. This bezel encloses an intaglio depicting a woman wearing a ‘melon’ hair style. She faces to the left, and has a stripe running through her hair. For similar see: El legado de Hefesto, n. 394. Size: D:19.15mm / US: 9 1/4 / UK: S; Weight: 8g 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. AD 618 – 907 An exceptional Chinese sancai glazed terracotta horse. The horse is standing upright on a rectangular pedestal, with harnesses, saddle, and bells hung above the hind legs. Modeled with exquisite detail, the piece displays a textured mane and foldings on the saddle. The over body is covered in a yellow glaze with green glazes highlighting ornaments. Size: 360mm x 390mm; Weight: 5.82g Provenance: Property of a European collector; Ex. Dutch collection formed in the 2010s; formerly in a British collection since 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. 100 BC - AD 100 A Graeco-Egyptian terracotta figure of a standing goddess Isis-Aphrodite. Her figure and features, such as a swollen belly and long hair, link to the goddess’ associations with fertility, love, and marriage. The figure has remnants of the original stucco, especially in her hair. For similar see: I Fenici, Bompiani 1988. p. 584 n. 3 (coiffure and face details). Size: 330mm x 120mm; Weight: 685g Provenance: Property of a London gallery, acquired on the US art market; Ex. Dr. W. Benson Harer collection, LA, acquired from Royal-Athena Gallery, Beverly Hills, March 25th, 1989; Ex. Christie’s, London, July 16, 1986, lot 256. Published: “Age of Cleopatra” Royal-Athena, Oct. 1988, #128. Published and Exhibited: Temple, Tomb and Dwelling at San Bernardino County Museum and Cal State, 1992-1993. Item # 119. Univ. of Arizona, Tucson, 1993. CSUSB periodically 1994-2023. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. Published: “Age of Cleopatra” Royal-Athena, Oct. 1988, 128. Published and Exhibited: Temple, Tomb and Dwelling at San Bernardino County Museum and Cal State, 1992-1993. Item 119. Univ. of Arizona, Tucson, 1993. CSUSB periodically 1994-2023.
Ca. AD 100 - 200 A Carved white marble hare crouching on an oblong, integral base and gnawing a clump of grapes or barries, with roundalmond eyes, short ruff, and flat tapering tail. For similar see: Animali di bronzo del museo archeologico al teatro romano di Verona, Bolla, 2021, n. 142, 143. Size: 330mm x 190mm; Weight: 8.44kg Provenance: Property of a London gallery, acquired on the US art market; Ex. Estate of George S. Mack, Greenwich, purchased at Sotheby’s, NY., 12/8/95, lot 114. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 900 - 700 BC An extremely fine bronze sword featuring a thin sharp blade with a prominent midrib and a cylindrical hilt. The hilt is decorated with a ridged design that would have been wrapped with leather to provide a comfortable grip for the user. The hilt terminated with a large stone pommel intended to balance the weight of the weapon. The sword would have been cast in a rough mould and then the edges would have been forged, giving them a sharpened edge and simultaneously hardening the surfaces. Size: L:635mm / W:70mm ; 1.02kg 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. 3000 BC A Neolithc Liangzhou jade disc of uneven thickness. Its central, circular aperture is cut from both sides, leaving a ridge in the centre and visible grinding lines. The stone is of a predominantly celadon green tone with areas of reddish-brown inclusions all-over and a few dark grey speckles and white veining. Some calcified areas are visible. The disc is completely unadorned and its surface is well polished on both sides. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Accession Number: 2004.52. Size: 680mm x 540mm; Weight: 7.9kg Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Mossgreen Auctions, 22 & 23 November 2009, Lot 277. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 200 BC - AD 100 A superb Eastern Mediterranean core-formed glass amphoriskos once used to hold perfumed oil. This vase has an inverted pyriform body that is finely contoured with vertical ribs and handles that gracefully join the shoulder to the cylindrical neck. This neck gradually flares to the rim, and the whole vessel is based upon a circular trailed and spherical foot. The decoration of this piece is simply breathtaking. Note how the cobalt blue body is wound with shining white and tangerine yellow thread-like trails applied in a close-knit zigzag or feathered pattern. The tangerine trails continue above the feathered pattern and encircle the rim and the foot. It is a divine work of glass art to be treasured for its impeccable form, beautiful hues, and sophisticated technique. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 2490, Antiquities, lot. 71. Size: 160mm x 70mm; Weight: 160g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Christie's. 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.
Late Period, 26th Dynasty, Ca. 664-525 BC A silver votive figurine of Osiris wearing an atef crown, plumed on each side with ostrich feathers and decorated on the front with a uraeus cobra. The modelled face wears a false beard and he holds the signature crook and flail crossed over his torso. This would have been given as a votive offering to a shrine or temple in exchange for their favour. Size: L:31.3mm / W:7.3mm ; (with stand) 7.77g Provenance: Property of a London Art Gallery; previously with M.A. Mansoor, Cairo, Egypt, 7 March 1946. Acquired by the current owner in West Palm Beach, Florida, 2011. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 664 - 332 BC An Egyptian period steatite top of a cosmetic vessel made in high relief. This depicts a seated human figure holding an animal with a stylised body hair design with dots on the surface. Three human heads appear behind the seated figure. Size: 45mm x 35mm; Weight: 75g 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. Published: The Collector’s Eye; Masterpieces of Egyptian Art from the Thalassic Collection, Ltd.’ Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University, (Atlanta 2001), p. 89.
Ca. AD 500 - 600 A Byzantine gold round pendant that secures an amazing carnelian intaglio depicting an angel, facing left in front of a processional cross. The figures are designed with dots and short lines in extremely stylised manners. The reverse is embellished with a geometric motif with spirals. At the top of the jewel, there is a hoop with round ridges. Size: 30mm x 23mm; Weight: 9g Provenance: From the private collection of Mr. R. Unger; previously with a London gallery; acquired in the 1980s on the UK art market. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 300 - 400 A Roman glass dish with a circular form that is free-blown and translucent with a green hue. The dish has a shallow basin, a rounded rim, and an underside ring-shaped base. The bottom of the dish has developed stunningly reflective layers of silvery iridescence that are visible through the translucent top. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 14.40.808. Size: 360mm x 40mm; Weight: 865g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Christie's, 25 April, 2007, Lot 13. 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 Greek marble head of a youth, expertly sculpted with fine details to appear stylised. Capped with a thick coiffure, the ancient figure gazes in front from generously-lidded eyes above a broad nose and plump lips. A pair of stylised carved ears flank his face. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 14.130.11. Size: 110mm x 85mm; Weight: 975g 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. 350 - 300 BC A black-glazed Gnathian Epichysis characterised by a domed shoulder leading to a tubular neck. The shoulder is connected to a long spout and a handle, decorated with polychrome pigments, in a motif of scrolls and tendrils. A geometric pattern embellishes the external rim, and white delicate strokes encircle the base of the neck. The lower body of the vessel is adorned with a wave motif on a base of yellow dots. For similar, please see The British Museum, Museum number 1978,0414.39. Size: 160mm x 100mm; Weight: 225g 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. 4th century BC A superb blackware dish with a shallow, circular form standing on a raised foot. The vessel is decorated with a pink-painted swan within a brown roundel, framed by a band of laurel leaves. Size: 35mm x 160mm; Weight: 205g Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired on the Dutch art market; previously acquired on the Belgium art market; Daniel Bogaerts, Brussels 1995. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 330 - 320 BC A Gnathian ware Epichysis with a pear-shaped body and a distinct spool-shaped base. A high, raised handle joins the long spout of the vessel to the shoulder. The main body is embellished with an exquisite motif of olive leaves. On the lower and upper parts of the body, there are other decorative bands, formed of shapes including dots, ovolo, and a key pattern. For similar see, Christie’s live auction 4925 antiquities lot. 266. Size: 195mm x 80mm; Weight: 190g 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.
Ca. 100 BC - AD 100 A solid Roman cast bronze statue of a recumbent wild boar, likely a miniature votive offering for temples or private altars. It is detailed enough to include the boar’s fur, realised on the piece through the use of shallow lines. In ancient times, boars were associated with various gods and goddesses and were symbols of virility and power. The boar was hunted as a display of strength, and pork was commonly consumed across all classes of Roman society. Size: 50mm x 55mm; Weight: 260g 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. 1200 - 800 BC An European bronze sword, prized for its design and craftsmanship. The blade widens from the hilt to a pointed tip with a raised midrib for strength. The hilt, made separately, features a flat handle, a V-shaped guard, chevron patterns, and a crescent-shaped pommel for a refined look. Size: 480mm x 80mm; Weight: 690g 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.
Ca. 3500 - 2800 BC An intriguing Indus Valley handmade pottery figure known as a mother goddess shown in a standing position with a dramatically tapered waistline. Her slender arms project from her rounded shoulders. Her abstract, elongated head bears a pair of annular, impressed eyes, a nubbin nose, and a tall forehead framed by her hair. She is holding a baby in front of her. Creamy beige pigment envelops the entirety of this ancient figure. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 2001.305. Size: 140mm x 45mm; Weight: 60g 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. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.
Ca. AD 1100 - 1200 A Seljuk gold ring with a D-shaped hoop and elaborate shoulders. These shoulders are in the shape of a column, surmounted by a vase with side handles, and connected to a cone-shaped bezel that secures a green glass cabochon. The gold parts of the ring, including both the hoop and the bezel, are covered with decorations featuring geometric patterns that are typical of Islamic art. For similar see: Islamic jewellery in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, n. 25 (decoration pattern). Size: D:14.27mm / US: 3 / UK: F 1/2; Weight: 4g Provenance: Property of a London Islamic art specialist collector; previously in a collection formed since the 1980s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 1199 - 1193 BC A fragment of faience tiles engraved with the cartouche with the throne name (Userkheperure-mery Amun) of the pharaoh Sethos II (1199 - 1193 BC) the fifth king of the XIXth Dynasty. These type of tiles were placed in the so called foundation deposit under the foundations of temples or tombs before construction began. The deposition of these foundation offerings was to guarantee the protection and the success of the construction of the monument. For simiar see: Rijksmuseum Van Oudheden, Leiden Inv. Number AD 6. Size: 40-73mm x 45-45mm; Weight: 133g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Bonhams. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 300 A large Roman gold ring with a round hoop enlarged on the shoulders to form a large oval bezel. The bezel secures a finely carved intaglio depicting the goddess Demeter holding a plant and facing to the right. Size: D:17.73mm / US: 7 1/2 / UK: O 1/2; Weight: 10g 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. This piece comes with an authentication report by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.
Ca. AD 200 - 400 A Roman marble sculpture of Venus with Greek influences, likely to have been used in private rituals within a Roman household. The statue depicts a large face with pronounced lips, a flat nose between almond-shaped eyes, and a prominent forehead. The hair is well-defined with a central parting, and it wraps around the head to form a bun at the back. The sculpture is mounted on a wooden base. For similar see: The British Museum, Museum Number 1805,0703.16. Size: 110mm x 60mm; Weight: 385g Provenance: Private London collection. acquired on the European art market prior to 2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 100 - 300 A Roman mosaic glass bowl on a pedestal of a traditional form; this patella cup presents a pattern comprised of red and blue canes, sectioned and floating in a matrix of dark blue glass. The glass is opaque, making for a lovely pattern when held to the light. The body of the cup is supported by a tooled base ring of glass with a blackened appearance. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 1972.118.178. Size: 40mm x 75mm; Weight: 75g 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.
Ca. 200 - 100 BC A Han Dynasty silver-inlaid copper guardian dragon is shown reclining on its side. Moulded and decorated with an amazing motif to imitate body hair, the fierce animal displays an alert and lively expression. For similar see: The Genius of China (1973), n. 150-151. Size: 95mm x 60mm; Weight: 418g 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.
Ca. AD 200 - 300 A Roman gold finger ring composed of a round hoop, enlarged on the shoulders to form a large bezel. The bezel secures an agate cameo depicting Careculla facing right, The cameo is white, and contrasts against the grey background. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 7207, Antiquities, Lot. 213. Size: D:19.96mm / US: 10 1/4 / UK: U; Weight: 6g 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.
Late Period, Ca. 664 - 332 BC An Egyptian Ba amulet with beautifully inlaid gold, made with extraordinary stylised symmetrical details. The main decoration is composed of lapis lazuli and faience inlaid bands on the wings, body and tail. These amulets were placed on the chest of a mummy, as a protective substitute for an individual’s ba. The ba-bird was a part of a human that was activated after death. Its role was to visit the world of the living and oversee critical events during the deceased’s passage from this world to the next. Amongst the earliest examples was one included in Tutankhamun’s mummy (ca. 1327 BC). For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 23.10.21. Size: 55mm x 25mm; Weight: 5g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Charles Ede Ltd. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 100 BC - AD 100 A thickly-ribbed bowl in dark blue glass. It is mould-made, cast in a shallow phiale-like form, with a slightly concave base and thick, radiating ribs around the base which terminate just below the smooth rim. The interior and exterior are covered in fiery silvery and rainbow-hued iridescence areas. This style of glass is known as “pillar-moulded”. The production technique involved shaping a flat sheet of pliable glass by placing it into a solid mould upside-down. The glass was then manipulated so that it conformed to the mould, creating ribs on the exterior. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 81.10.33. Size: 45mm x 90mm; Weight: 180g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014, acquired from Boisgirard, 2006. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 1000 - 800 BC A Greek Hoplite bronze spearhead with a triangular-shaped blade and a pronounced midrib running its entire length. The blade tapers to a sharp point, and the shoulders of the spearhead extend downwards to form wings. The spearhead contains a tapering tang designed for attachment. For similar see: Christie's Axel Guttmann Collection of Ancient Arms and Armours, Part II, Lot 15. Size: 555mm x 55mm; Weight: 460g Provenance: Private UK collection; From an old London collection formed in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
New Kingdom, 19th Dynasty, Ca. 1292 - 1189 BC An amazing Egyptian limestone figure depicting a princess or a queen from the XIXth Dynasty. The woman presents in an ankle-length sheath dress with long diagonal folds. She has bent arms on her chest and large shoulders in the fashion of the New Kingdom. The role of Divine Adoratrice was one of power and prestige, myriad temple duties, and lifelong celibacy. However, her influence over much of the Egyptian political landscape was undeniable. Her primary charge was to oversee the transfer of power from one pharaoh to the next, typically as his daughter and was also a manager of his consorts. For similar see: The New Kingdom sculpture, Betsy M. Bryan, Fig. 40.12 Wife of Nakhtmin. Size: 300mm x 100mm; Weight: 970g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Jack Josephson private collection. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 2680 - 2160 BC A Relief carved limestone fragment with raised hieroglyphic elements. Overall excellent ancient surface patina. Some scattered highpoint wear. Mounted on an old velvet covered wooden black base. Size: 190mm x 90mm; Weight: 710g Provenance: Property of a London gallery, acquired on the US art market; Ex. Estate of a NYC educator, with an old label affixed to the base, acquired in the early 2000s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty, Ca. 1375 - 1356 BC A rare and exemplary steatite statue of the Pharaoh Amenophis IV. The figure strides forward, wearing a pleated skirt, as rigid arms hang from his square shoulders. The left arm is bent and he is holding a scepter. His bare upper body exhibits a slender waist and strong pectorals, along with an incised navel. A false beard extends on his chest. Rich with artistic virtuosity, the sculpted detail of this piece is simply stunning. The statuette is supported by a back-inscribed pillar adorned with the cartouche of the pharaoh. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Accession Number: 66.99.35. Size: 90mm x 30mm; Weight: 95g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Galerie Uraeus, Alkis; formerly in a French private collection of Jean Marie Tailleux, acquired in the 1960s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 100 - 300 An elegant Roman gold finger ring with a stepped round hoop, connected to enlarged shoulders. These shoulders flank the simple circular bezel that secures a red carnelian intaglio. This intaglio depicts a naturalistic conical basket full of fruits. For similar see: El legado de Hefesto, n. 302. Size: D:16.71mm / US: 6 1/4 / UK: M; 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. AD 1000 - 1200 A unique Byzantine gold glass tile. Brilliant and lustrous, this tile is made of dark purple glass overlaid with gold leaf in a geometric design based on the cross. A thin layer of clear glass over the gold adds an additional reflective surface. For similar see: The Glory of Byzantium, Art and Culture of the Middle Byzantine Era, n. 256. Size: 95mm x 90mm; Weight: 120g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014, Ex. Christie's New York, Antiquities, 12 Jun 2002, Lot 200. 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.
Late Shang Dynasty, Ca. 11th Century BC An ancient Chinese Jue used to ceremoniously heat and pour wine. This vessel has an ovoid body with three splayed, pointed legs and a guttered spout. The exterior features a finely modelled taotie mask with bulging eyes. Ritual wine vessels of this shape are some of the earliest surviving bronze forms from ancient China. Size: L:185mm / W:175mm; 865g Provenance: Private collection of a London doctor; formerly in a Somerset Estate collection; acquired from Hong Kong galleries in the early 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
New Kingdom, 19th to 20th Dynasty, Ca. 1291 - 1070 BC A large limestone fragment from a tomb's wall, inscribed with three vertical columns of hieroglyphic text read in columns from left to right. The hieroglyphs are deeply incised in the stone, according to the Ramesside style. The text is a fragment of Chapter CIX1 of The Book of the Dead: "Spell for knowing the Eastern spirits”. The three columns read: “I know that eastern gate of the sky, his southern side is in the pool of the xArw-geese, his northern side is in the river of the ra-geese, even the place whence Re sails with breeze and paddling. I handle [the halyards] in the God's ship, I am the tireless paddler in the great bark of Re...”. Size: 265mm x 195mm; Weight: 1.63kg 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 report from Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.
Ca. AD 1000 - 1200 An Islamic Seljuk tray hammered from a thin sheet of bronze, formed into a rectangular form with a shallow basin and broad lateral panels. The basin surfaces are decorated with repousse decorations including four panthers in the corners, curvilinear motifs, and a central discoid emblem with three running panthers. The sloped walls of the basin are decorated with intricate foliate and stippled motifs, and lines of Nashki (also Nashk) script flow around rim. Covered with layers of green, brown, and russet patina. Size: 25mm x 290mm; Weight: 315g 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 comes with an authentication report by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.
Ca. 300 - 100 BC A stunning silver handle that was most likely part of a valuable Greek jug or vase. At the bottom of the handle, there is a medallion with a detailed stylised medusa head facing forward. In the upper part of the handle, there is elegant floral decoration. Size: 120mm x 180mm; Weight: 290g Provenance: Private London collection. acquired on the European art market prior to 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 0 - 200 A mould-blown pale yellow glass platter, exhibiting a shallow form with a short vertical rim on a short pedestal. In Roman society, glass platters were considered luxurious items, used for serving food during banquets and social gatherings. These platters were meticulously crafted using advanced glassblowing techniques, prized for their exquisite beauty and remarkable transparency. They served as a reflection of the wealth and sophistication of their owners, underscoring the significance of dining and social customs in Roman culture. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 14.40.808. Size: 370mm x 60mm; Weight: 1kg Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014 acquired from D. Giles. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 100 - 300 An ancient Roman stone statuette carved in the shape of a dove. The bird is rendered in an extremely naturalistic manner, with anatomical features such as the wings and feathers emphasised by a delicate incised motif. From the bird’s body, a thin cylindrical neck extends, leading to a ribbed beak. For similar see: Animali di bronzo del museo archeologico al teatro romano di Verona, n . 178 Size: 190mm x 190mm; Weight: 3.9kg Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Pierre Berge collection. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 618 – 907 A Chinese terracotta kneeling camel. A beautifully modeled bactrian figure in dynamic pose, where the camel is balancing itself on its front legs. It is a popular depiction of the period, reflecting the practice of camels transporting goods suchs as bolts of silk and metalware vessels along the Silk Road, as can be seen here. The camel is modeled with greatly textured face, saddle and goods. This piece has been precisely dated using a Thermo Luminescence analysis carried out by Ralf Kotalla. The report will accompany the lot. For similar see: Sotheby's New York "CHINA / 5000 YEARS" 29 March 2022, lot 550. Size: 280mm x 290mm; Weight: 3.77kg 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. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.
Ca. 300 - 100 BC A Hellenistic gold pendant with encased millefiori glass bead with a circular gold-coloured motif. A series of polygonal-shaped 19 ct gold sections holds the gem in place. The pendant is completed by an upper hoop that can accommodate a chain or a string. Size: 75mm x 30mm; Weight: 225g Provenance: Private London collection. acquired on the European art market prior to 2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 400 - 200 BC A beautiful and wearable Bactrian necklace featuring numerous ancient carnelian beads, each meticulously hand-cut, polished, and drilled. The Carnelian stones boast a red-orange hue and are cylindrical. Additionally, the necklace includes gold beads in varying shapes, such as bicone, ellipsoid, oblate, spherical, cylinder, convex rectangular, barrel, and teardrop. Restrung. Size: 80mm x 65mm; Weight: 60g 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. AD 600 - 800 A Byzantine 20 ct gold cross pendant with cylindrical arms embellished with filigree lines. These lines converge at the centre of the cross. At the edges of the arms, there are four hemispheres surmounted by a filigree decoration. There is also a round hoop at the top of the upper arm. Size: 52mm x 43mm; Weight: 8g 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 BC - AD 300 Two large fragments of corbel-type snake elements, each carved from limestone. Both snake heads are rendered in an extremely naturalistic style, with broad snouts, recessed nostrils, bulging eyes and heavy eyelids. Each rests its head on a lower arched element that is precisely hewn. There are some remaining traces of red-brown surface pigment. These elegant ornaments once served as ornamental fixtures for a building. Size: 220-240mm x 210-220mm; Weight: 5.89kg Provenance: Private Southwestern collection, acquired on the US art market; formerly in NYC collection; ex. F. A., NYC. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 750 - 650 BC An Etruscan gold spectacle pendant composed of two coils of wire, which become thick at the centre and linked by a twisted suspension hoop. The spirals held great significance in Etruscan society and were widely incorporated as a prominent decorative motif in various forms of art and artefacts. The Etruscans, who flourished in what is now modern-day Italy from the 8th to the 3rd century BC, extensively utilised spiral motifs in their jewellery, pottery, and architectural elements. For similar see: Prehistoric Metal Artefacts from Italy in the British Museum, n. 274. Size: 46mm x 68mm; Weight: 63g 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.
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