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Click here to subscribeCa. AD 100 - 300.A Roman 23 ct gold finger ring with an intaglio depicting an altar under floral and animal motifs. For similar see: Christie's Live Auction 2491, Ancient jewellery, Lot. 387. Size: D:17.73mm / US: 7 1/2 / UK: O 1/2; Weight: 4.4g Provenance: Private Central London collection; ex. UK art market 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Predynastic to Early Dynastic Period, Ca. 3200 - 2900 BC.An Egyptian hard black stone cylinder seal depicting a sequence of vertical and horizontal signs. These seals served as practical tools for authentication and symbolic representations of authority and status. They were typically engraved with intricate designs, including religious motifs, scenes from daily life, and hieroglyphic inscriptions. Cylinder seals were primarily used to press impressions onto wet clay, sealing documents, jars, or other containers, ensuring their contents remained secure and unaltered. For similar see: MET Museum Accession Number: 1985.357.18. Size: 15mm x 12mm; Weight: 5g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. E. Stobel private collection, acquired by the present owner in 2007. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Western Asiatic/Aegan, Ca. 1200 - 700 BC.A bronze sword with a leaf-shaped blade, raised mid-rib, penannular guard, concave grip, and a flaring pommel. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 9482, The Art of Warfare, The Axel Guttmann collection of ancient arms and armour, part II, Lot. 28. Size: 420mm x 50mm; Weight: 380g Provenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old Canadian collection formed in the 1980s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 300 - 500.A large Roman Imperial 20.5 ct gold "crossbow" fibula with a golden pin. It was used to fasten the cloaks of Roman soldiers and citizens. It is cruciform in shape, with rosette strands adorning the arms on the the terminals. A thick pin is present on the back. Brooches of this style were very fashionable in the late Roman Empire, especially amongst elites. For similar see: MET Museum Accession Number: 95.15.113. This piece has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements. Size: 60mm x 50mm; Weight: 45g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Gorny & Mosch, sale 150, 11 July 2006, lot 253. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty, Ca. 1481 - 1425 BC .An Egyptian square glazed steatite seal inscribed with four hieroglyphic sides and a cartouche of Tuthmosis III. The seal has a vertical hole running through the centre. This is a very rare item as it was produced in stone and then glazed. As it has the pharaoh's name on it, this means that it most likely belonged to someone who worked at the palace or for the imperial chancellery. For similar see: MET Museum Accession Number: 20.1.18. Size: 12mm x 5mm; Weight: 1g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014, acquired from Sands of Time, July 2006. lot 71.
Ca. 3500 - 2900 BC.A Sumerian white stone amulet in the form of a standing bull, with curved horns, drilled eyes and an incised snout. For similar see: Christie’s, live auction 2450, lot. 1. Size: 32mm x 25mm; Weight: 18g Provenance: From a private collection of a London doctor, previously acquired from an established London collection, C.M.; formerly in Sultani family collection, Mayfair, London, early 1990s; acquired between 1960s-1990s. Studied by Prof. Lambert 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 stunning 23 ct Greek gold ring with an elliptical flat bezel depicting a standing Nike. The Nike has spread wings and is turned to the left and holding a cornucopia. She is rendered in an extremely naturalistic manner. For similar see: El Legado de Hefesto n .191. This piece has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements. This piece comes with an authentication report by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist. Size: D:20.17mm / US: 10 1/2 / UK: U 1/2; Weight: 8.5g Provenance: Property of a London art gallery; formerly in a private collection of a Kensington gentleman since the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
New Kingdom, Ca. 1550 - 1069 BC or later.A possibly Egyptian 22 ct gold ring cartouche with the name of the King Amenhotep II protected in the line of the cartouche; round hooped with "D" section. The Cartouche Gold Ring held profound significance in Ancient Egypt. Crafted meticulously, it bore the name of a Pharaoh, symbolizing divine authority and protection. Worn by the elite, it was a mark of prestige and power. Its circular shape represented eternity and the eternal cycle of life. Unearthed artifacts reveal the timeless allure and cultural richness of this ancient adornment. For similar see: Accession Number: 24.2.8. Size: D:18.54mm / US: 8 1/2 / UK: Q 1/2; Weight: 82g 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. 700 - 200 BC.A Celtic gold torc, circular in shape decorated with golden pellets symmetricly placed at either side. The torc is joined with a coiled adjustable clasp. For similar see: Celts Art and Identity, Fig. 79; 80. This piece has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements. Size: 125mm x 125mm; Weight: 21g Provenance: Private Central London collection; ex. UK art market 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 1100 - 800 BC.A Sumerian hardstone cylinder seal depicting two quadrupeds. The first is depicted turning back with horns and wings, while the second has wings and short horns. Additional decoration includes a small bird, another smaller quadruped, a crescent moon, stars and a line of cuneiform script. Accompanied by a signed scholarly note by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert. For similar see: MET Museum Accession Number: 43.102.33. Size: 33mm x 14mm; Weight: 12g Provenance: Property of a London gallery; formerly with a Mayfair Art dealer S.A.; Ex. 1990s London collections, studied and catalogued by professor Lambert in the early 90s (with original note, signed by him). Previously in an old British collection formed since the 1960s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Tang Dynasty, Ca. AD 618 - 907.A group of three terracotta Tang dynasty statues. They consist of a horse, a rider on a horse and the head of a horse. The horses stand with all four legs on a rectangular base. The rider is dressed in long, flowing, elaborate robes and a hood, possibly a male court attendant. The horse head comes from a larger statue, depicting a more detailed face. All three statues are painted with the characteristic Tang dynasty brown glaze. Size: 340-140mm x 290-300mm; Weight: 5.1g Provenance: Property of an American collector, acquired from the US estate collection. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ptolemaic to Roman Period, Ca. 30 BC - AD 100 .An Egyptian bracelet with two elegant 18.5 ct gold chains containing elegant, coloured glass beads at the centre. The sections are divided by four 19 ct gold, flat pendants. This amazing bracelet exudes beauty and elegance. Expertly restrung, this bracelet serves as a captivating testament to the craftsmanship and artistry of the Egyptians, seamlessly blending the past with the present in a stunning display of wearable history. This piece has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements. Size: 100mm x 80mm; Weight: 13g 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. AD 900 - 1200.An Islamic Seljuk bronze lampstand with floral decoration on the body. The tripod has an adorned foot, and there is a typical late Islamic lamp on the top, most likely from Iran. For similar see: Benaki Museum, guide of the collection n. 157. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy. Size: 630mm x 195mm; Weight: 2.7kg Provenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old Canadian collection formed in the 1980s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 100 - 300.A Roman necklace pendant shaped like a gladius sword. This type of item was worn not only by legionaries but also by gladiators, regardless of origin, serving as an amulet against the injuries they might sustain in the Colosseum arena. Size: 50mm x 12mm; Weight: 10g Provenance: Private UK collection; From an old London collection formed in the 1990s.
Ca. 400 - 300 BC.An Etruscan terracotta, mould-made votive head with detailed anatomical features. Ex votos were also used by the Etruscans to invoke the healing of a particular part of the body. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 5488 Antiquities, Lot. 255. Size: 200mm x 190mm; Weight: 1kg Provenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old Canadian collection formed in the 1980s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 2900 - 2300 BC.A Sumerian head of statuette with headdress depicting a male figure with a cylindrical hat and simple coiffure falling along either side of the face and behind the neck. For similar see, La grande storia dell'arte, Arte del vicino oriente, p. 38, f. 48. Size: 70mm x 40mm; Weight: 205g Provenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old Canadian collection formed in the 1980s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 330 - 300 BC.A Greek black glazed trefoil oinochoe with a decorated ovoid body dipping slightly at the shoulders toward the concave neck, finished with a plain handle tapering toward the body. For similar see: Christie's Live Auction 2364, antiquities including property from collection of Max Palevsky, Lot. 124. Size: 125mm x 95mm; Weight: 235g Provenance: Property of a central London gallery, previously acquired on the Dutch art market; Ex. Frederik Van Driel, Maastricht 1993. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 100 - 300.A schist stone head of Buddha with naturalistic features of the head including deep-set almond-shaped half-closed eyes, a broad nose, thin arched eyebrows, small lips, round cheeks and chin, and elongated earlobes, with the wavy hair arranged in a Ushnisha topknot. The sculptor has masterfully portrayed the serene and introspective expression of the Buddha, with a slight smile on the lips. Mounted on a custom-made stand. Size: 210mm x 140mm; Weight: 4.81kg Provenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired on the Belgium art market in the 1960s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Late Period, Ca. 664 - 332 BC.A 19 ct gold necklace with seven Egyptian gold pendants in flat polygonal shape. The disposition of the pendants is two for each edge and three in the centre, each accompanied by three large blue glass beads. This piece has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements. Size: 165mm x 40mm; Weight: 16g 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. 1st - 3rd century AD.A bronze free standing figurine of an eagle perched atop a flat and integral base. The body of the eagle is meticulously detailed with incised feathers, and its wings are gracefully folded. The head is turned to the right, featuring a down-curved beak and large inlaid eyes. The eagle is the emblem of the Roman legion, known as the "aquila". In Roman military tradition, the aquila served as a sacred emblem and rallying point for the legionnaires. It was a symbol of honour and loyalty, representing the strength and power of the Roman Empire. The aquila was carried into battle and held a central role in various ceremonies within the legion. Its loss in battle was considered a grave dishonour, and its recovery was a matter of great importance to the legion. Size: 45mm x 30mm; Weight: 95g Provenance: Private UK collection; From 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. 2500 BC.A stone stamp seal, perforated at the centre, features a raised border encapsulating a scene depicting two standing figures. Clothed in kaunakes, a tufted wool skirts, the figures exhibit their hands clasped together over their chests, and their heads are turned left. Size: 35mm x 28mm; Weight: 13g Provenance: From a private collection of a London doctor, previously acquired from an established London collection, C.M.; formerly in Sultani family collection, Mayfair, London, early 1990s; acquired between 1960s-1990s. Studied by Prof. Lambert in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 500 - 700.A Byzantine 23.5 ct gold chain necklace formed with double-loop bars connecting openwork panels of intersecting circles. The eye and hook closure is decorated with 23 ct gold scrollwork disc-shaped medallions. For similar see: Byzantium and the West: jewellery on the First Millennium, pg. 110, fig. 15.1. This piece has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements. Size: 460mm x 5mm; Weight: 5g Provenance: Property of a North London gentleman; previously acquired on the UK/European art market in the 1980s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 350 BC.A group of three black glaze Guttus, two of these are decorated on the top with a relief head of Gorgons and the third one with a face of an old lady with elaborate hairstyle. The particularly beautiful, uniform, and shiny black glaze was created to mimic bronze vessels. These vessels were likely used to contain perfumes or scented oils, as indicated by the narrow neck designed for controlled dispensing. For similar see: Met Museum access number 1971.11.10. The Guttus, as we know it today, is the result of a long evolutionary process that began with the first Corinthian Aryballoi and the Attic Lekythoi. These vases were characterised by a globular body and a narrow neck that had the function of containing and dispensing perfumed oils. It is a vase with functions related to beauty and consequently a delicate decoration has always characterised it. In the guttus, the main decoration is found in the upper part where we often find faces of gods or mythological figures, but also scenes of everyday life. Oil lamps throughout the Roman period also took shape from this vase. Size: 105-120mm x 85-90mm; Weight: 665g Provenance: Property of a central London gallery, previously acquired on the Dutch art market; Ex. Frederik Van Driel, Maastricht 1993. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 400 - 200 BC.A pair of 21 ct earrings with tapering hoops of spiraled plain and beaded wires that hook through a loop on the underside of the protomes. A collar of twisted wire tongues is joined to a plain section with twisted and plain filigree wires. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 2491, Ancient jewellery, Lot. 366. This piece has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements. Size: 30mm x 30mm; Weight: 11g Provenance: Private Central London collection; ex. UK art market 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 100 BC - AD 100.A fantastic fragment of Roman mosaic glass depicting a coloured tiger in a deep-blue frame. The animal is rendered in a very naturalistic manner with details of the mane and the hair coloured in red and black. The eye is globular with a blue iris showing a circular black pupil on the inside. The muzzle is strikingly realised with folds of skin standing out as the feline opens its mouth showing its teeth and tongue. For similar see: MET Museum Accession Number: 30.8.183. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy. Size: 30mm x 30mm; Weight: 15g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; acquired 2008 from a UK private collected formed in the 1970s to 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 800 - 700 BC.A rare Greek Geometric period bronze horse standing on an integral shallow bronze plinth. Depicted in a stylised manner, this horse features a narrow tubular body; elongated tail and legs. The thin neck has a sharp broad mane crest, the head with short upturned ears and a long cylindrical muzzle. For similar see: Christie's live auction 2565 antiquities, Lot. 61. Size: 47mm x 68mm; Weight: 30g 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. AD 100 - 300.An early Roman bronze medical set composed with knifes, spoon, pins and a cup. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 5214, Antiquities, Lot. 503. Size: 50-170mm x 3-75mm; Weight: 325g Provenance: From the collection of a European gentleman based in the UK, formed in the 2000s; acquired on the German art market. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 400 - 500.A late Roman pear-shaped silver spoon with a long pointed handle. Spoons of this type were found throughout the Empire; used as luxury household utensils. For similar see: MET Museum Accession Number: 20.49.10. Size: 175mm x 25mm; Weight: 21g Provenance: Property of a London gallery; previously acquired at the art market in Vienna; formerly in an Austrian collection formed prior to 2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 300 - 100 BC.A Hellenistic alabaster vessel with an inverted pear shaped body connected to a large neck and everted rim. The foot is pedestal shaped and handle is decorated with a naturalistic swan head that faces backwards. Size: 240mm x 130mm; Weight: 3kg Provenance: Property of a North London gentleman; formerly in a European Collection, France, bought in Paris in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 200 - 400.A Roman 21.5 ct gold ring with an oval banded agate intaglio depicting Perseus holding the head of Medusa. The ring is composed of a flat-section hoop expanding to form decorative shoulders with vertical ribbing flanked by scrolled borders. For similar see: El Legado de Hefesto n. 326. This piece has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements. This piece comes with an authentication report by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist. Size: D:18.75mm / US: 8 3/4 / UK: R; Weight: 14g Provenance: Private Central London collection; Ex. UK art market 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 320 - 300 BC.A black-glazed raised plate, featuring a red-figure decoration with yellow and white details. It is embellished with a profile portrait of a noblewoman, depicted facing left. Adorned with a radiate stephane and a sakkos that reveals two delicate curls on the side, the woman's facial features are delicately rendered. The portrait is encircled by concentric bands featuring a wave pattern, white strokes with dots, and the rim of the plate is decorated with black tongues. In contrast, the lower side of the plate remains devoid of ornamentation, presenting a plain, unadorned surface. For similar see, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 06.1021.229. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy. Size: 60mm x 220mm; Weight: 580g Provenance: Property of a central London gallery, previously acquired on the Dutch art market; Ex. Frederik Van Driel, Maastricht 1993. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 1400.A late medieval British brass bell decorated with low relief on two registers. The lower and main one is adorned with biblical scenes, while the upper part is designed with floral motif. The registers are divided by an inscription " MARCUS + ST. MATHEVS / JOHANNES + ST. LUCAS. Size: 150mm x 115mm; Weight: 1.1kg Provenance: From the private collection of an Essex gentleman; previously in 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.
.An Egyptian revival gold bracelet with a twisted snake shaped body. Decorated with scales and a detailed head with emeralds set in the eyes. Size: 80mm x 65mm; Weight: 28g Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1980s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 1100 - 1300.An medieval copper alloy, gilded circular tray from the Seljuk period. The interior of the item is decorated with central medallion depicting a mythological animal surrounded by geometric motifs. For similar see: Islamic Metalwork from Afghanistan (9th-13th century), n. 36. Size: 23mm x 150mm; Weight: 345g Provenance: Property of a London Islamic art specialist collector; previously in a collection formed since the 1980s.
Ca. AD 800 - 1000.A Viking 21.5 ct gold ring decorated with triangular stamps on the edges, framed in by twisted ropes. It is round hooped and closed with a knot. For similar see: Catalogue of the finger rings, early Christian, Byzantine, Teutonic, Medieval and later, Franks Bequest, n. 209. This piece has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements. Size: D:19.56mm / US: 9 3/4 / UK: T; Weight: 7g Provenance: Private Central London collection; ex. UK art market 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 3500 - 2500 BC.An amazing double axe with a vertical hole drilled. The stone is a beautiful deep green with butter-coloured inclusions that form bands across its face, especially on one side. The body of the hand axe is well-shaped, demonstrating the skill of the artisans who put countless hours into making it using limited technology. Size: 70mm x 60mm; Weight: 92g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. L'impasse st Jacques arts Primitifs, Pierre Dartevelle, 2009. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 800 - 600 BC.A Neo-Assyrian chalcedony cylinder seal depicting a standing god wearing a long, decorated tunic. The figure is holding the neck of a mythological animal, and stars and crescent moon feature in the sky. Accompanied by a signed scholarly note by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert. For similar see: Christie's Live Auction 8776, Antiquities, Lot. 24. Size: 20mm x 15mm; Weight: 9g Provenance: Property of a London gallery; formerly with a Mayfair Art dealer S.A.; Ex. 1990s London collections, studied and catalogued by professor Lambert in the early 90s (with original note, signed by him). Previously in an old British collection formed since the 1960s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 200 - 400.A late Roman 22.5 ct gold ring with an intaglio depicting Tyche facing left set in a solid large circular bezel. The ring is round hooped with concave section and decorated with “volutes” around the bezel. For similar see: Christie’s, Live Auction 2771, Ancient jewellery, Lot. 304. This piece has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements. This piece comes with an authentication report by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist. Size: D:16.31mm / US: 5 3/4 / UK: L; Weight: 8g Provenance: Private Central London collection; ex. UK art market 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 100 - 300.A Roman 22 ct gold finger ring with a jasper intaglio depicting a young woman. The woman wears a sleeveless garment and has her hair tied up an in elaborate updo. For similar see: Christie's Live Auction 2375, Ancient jewellery, Lot. 375. This piece has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements. Size: D:19.15mm / US: 9 1/4 / UK: S; Weight: 7g Provenance: Private Central London collection; ex. UK art market 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 1900 - 1600 BC.An Old Babylonian hardstone cylinder seal depicting two gods. On the left, there is a horned god with a mace wearing short clothes. On the right, there is a deity in a horned tiara and long robe with a raised hand. There is also a crescent moon in the sky. Accompanied by a signed scholarly note by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert. For similar see: MET Museum Accession Number: 1993.180. Size: 27mm x 10mm; Weight: 5g Provenance: Property of a London gallery; formerly with a Mayfair Art dealer S.A.; Ex. 1990s London collections, studied and catalogued by professor Lambert in the early 90s (with original note, signed by him). Previously in an old British collection formed since the 1960s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Han Dynasty, Ca. 202 BC - AD 220.A pottery tomb figure crafted in the likeness of a dog. The animal is in a vigilant and alert pose, standing on all four legs. The hindquarters, muscles, and paws of the dog are carefully moulded. The figure's long tail is raised, and elegantly curved. Its head is alert, mouth closed, and ears upright. This piece has been precisely dated using a Thermo Luminescence analysis carried out by Ralf Kotalla. Thereport will accompany the lot. Size: 355mm x 545mm; Weight: 4.35kg 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. 800 - 700 BC.An extremely fine Etruscan necklace composed of tubular glass and round gold beads. Attached to this is a large gold medallion decorated with concentric geometric motifs surrounding a central sun pattern. In the registers, there are different types of geometric designs such as spirals, grecques and triangles made by hammering and engraving on a very fine circular foil. For similar see Met Museum Accession Number: 65.11.10. Size: 430mm x 100mm; Weight: 55g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Binoche' Paris, 30 May 2012, lot 242. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
New Kingdom, Ca. 1550 - 1069 BC.A stunning Egyptian New Kingdom jar, possibly from the Amarna period. The jar is painted with cobalt blue, and its globular body is decorated on the shoulders with floral phytomorphic motifs. The narrow neck is adorned with two registers of decoration; in the main, a frontal Pharaoh head that alternates with undulating vertical lines and in the lower, a motif composed of flowers. For similar see: MET Museum Accession Number: 11.215.462. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy. Size: 630mm x 280mm; Weight: 6Kg 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. 700 - 300 BC.A Bactrian 19 ct gold pendant decorated with four golden pearls in the middle, and a cylindrical shape at the bottom. This piece has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements. Size: 20mm x 12mm; Weight: 9g Provenance: Property of a London Islamic art specialist collector; previously in a family London collection formed since the 1980s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ptolemaic Period, Ca. 332 - 30 BC.A Ptolemaic period carnelian necklace crafted from dozens of red tube beads alternating with rounded beads. At its centre lies a rare 22 ct gold, sun-shaped pendant sun connected with a later 18.5 ct gold circular bezel. Expertly strung with modern thread, this necklace serves as a captivating testament to the craftsmanship and artistry of ancient times, seamlessly blending the past with the present in a stunning display of wearable history. This piece has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements. Size: 210mm x 25mm; Weight: 22g 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. AD 500 - 700.A collection of three Merovingian inlaid disc brooches, composed of an outer border of stepped cells filled with shaped garnets. The central circular cells are decorated with geometric motif. The back plate is decorated with a gold sheet. One of the central cells is missing. For similar see: Christie's Live Auction 19875, Antiquities, Lot. 79. Size: 18-20mm x 18-20mm; Weight: 10g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Binoche' Paris, 30 May, 2012, lot 261. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Early Dynastic Period, Ca. 3100 - 2700 BC.An Egyptian greywacke bowl with shallow form and an inverted rim. For similar see: Christie's Live Auction 1561, Antiquities, Lot. 18. Size: 40mm x 260mm; Weight: 1.2kg 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. 500 - 300 BC.A beautiful pair of Greek pottery kylix with a low foot supporting a shallow bowl and two sloped handles. The vessel is decorated with a deep metallic glaze; For similar see: MET Museum Accession Number: 41.162.223. Size: 50-50mm x 125-145mm; Weight: 355g Provenance: Private London collection, acquired pre-2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 19th century AD.A Neoclassical marble bust of an Emperor (Marcus Aurelius?). Finely sculpted and majestically wrought, the emperor is clad in a tunic and is depicted in his later years, with a pensive countenance. the hair crowning his head is a drilled mass of luscious curls that covers the tops of his ears. These frame the face along his jawline to form a pointed beard that flows into curls below his chin. The thick downturned mustache is divided at the philtrum. His long oval face, with bulging articulated eyes defined by thick, half-closed lids, sit below arching brows. Atop a voluted index plaque, on a later socle. For similar see: Christie's Live Auction 2605, Antiquities, Lot. 171. Size: 160mm x 85mm; Weight: 400g Provenance: Private UK collection; from 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.
Late Period, Ca. 664 - 332 BC.An Egyptian black stone double finger amulet depicting an outstretched index and middle finger. The amulet is depicted in a naturalistic manner with details of the nails and skin. The material of these amulets is often a dark hard stone, such as obsidian, basalt, dark limestone or slate. Its meaning is not entirely clear, but it is related to the location it is placed on the mummy. It is a funerary amulet and never occurs with a loop for suspension. For similar see: MET Museum Accession Number: 10.130.1811. Size: 90mm x 20mm; Weight: 30g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Pierre Berge, 29 May, 2008, Lot 487. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Phantom group, Ca. 330 - 310 BC.An inverted pear-shaped pottery oinochoe with a tapered foot supporting its graceful form, probably produced by the Phantom group in Populonia. The vessel features a tall neck with a round rim, complemented by a substantial handle. The vessel features a tall neck with a round rim, complemented by a substantial handle. The decoration overpainted in white on the black surface consists of a phytomorphic wave motif covering the entire central body of the vase from the belly to the shoulders. This decoration is completed by lines of oblique dots. Another similar motif adorns the neck. For similar, please see The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 91.1.465. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy. Size: 225mm x 140mm; Weight: 600g Provenance: Property of a central London gallery, previously acquired on the Dutch art market; Ex. Frederik Van Driel, Maastricht 1993. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 500 - 300 BC.A Greek phiale in a pale green glass with a simple everted rim, hemispherical bowl, and base. The bottom is a moulded rosette with twelve petals around a globular pistil. For similar see: MET Museum Accession Number: 69.11.6. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy. Size: 200mm x 40mm; Weight: 285g 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.
Middle Kingdom, Ca. 1850 - 1640 BC.A beautiful rock crystal scarab of lovely blue colour. Inscribed atop the scarab are typical insectile features, and beneath on silver mount is a motif of six concentric spirals, enclosing the name of the owner: "The priest(?) ..Wsrt". For similar see: MET Museum Accession Number: 26.7.713.Size: 18mm x 15mm; Weight: 5gProvenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Christie's, 29 October, 2003, lot 188. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 200 BC.A deep blue and white core-formed glass amphoriskos with a tapered body decorated with a fine overall bluish-white marvered feather pattern, with string-wrapped decoration around the neck and pointed base. Applied yellow-green glass handles and knob base. Size: 155mm x 60mm; Weight: 115g Provenance: Property of a London Ancient Art gallery; formerly NYC collection, F.A.; acquired before 2000 on the US 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 21 ct gold ring with a turquoise faience cameo shaped like a gorgon head. The curls fall across the forehead while the face is depicted wide with the mouth open and the tongue out. The hoop is composed of a flat section expanding at the shoulders, with adorned fleur de lis motif joining the shoulders to the bezil. For similar see: El Legado de Hefesto n. 271. This piece has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy. Size: D:19.15mm / US: 9 1/4 / UK: S; Weight: 8g Provenance: Private Central London collection; ex. UK art market 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
South Etruria, Cerveteri or Veio, Ca. 650 - 640 BC.An Etruscan bucchero nikosthenic amphora with engraved vertical lines in the central register of the body. The large conical neck is connected to an out curving rim. The flat section handles are attached to the rim and the shoulders of the vase. For similar see: L'arte dell'antichità classica, Etruria e Roma; Bianchi bandinelli-Torelli, 1976, fig 29. Size: 154mm x 90mm; Weight: 605g Provenance: Property of a central London gallery, acquired on the US art market. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 100 BC - AD 100 or later.A possibly Roman 21.5 gold snake ring. Formed from a stout wire, the body is coiled and the neck twisted. The snake is decorated with detailed eyes at the head and scales leading all the way to the tail. The mid-section of the ring is embellished with a teardrop garnet cabochon. For similar see: Christies, Live auction 2057, Ancient Jewelries, Lot. 266. This piece has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements. Size: D:18.54mm / US: 8 1/2 / UK: Q 1/2; Weight: 12g Provenance: Private Central London collection; ex. UK art market 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Tang Dynasty, Ca. AD 618 - 907.A Chinese terracotta painted female musician. She is depicted wearing a green belted top and loose trousers. The long flowing sleeves are pulled up to allow her to play the Guzeng, a plucked string instrument. Her hair is tucked into a crown-like hat, with a bird perched on top. The green pigment may possibly be made from Atacimite, a mineral that was used to produce green pigment in China until Malachite was introduced. This piece has been precisely dated using a Thermo Luminescence analysis carried out by Ralf Kotalla. The report will accompany the lot. Size: 245mm x 120mm; Weight: 720g Provenance: UK 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 224 - 651.A Sasanian 20.5 ct gold finger ring with an intaglio depicting a stag with long curved horns. The intaglio is set in a gold bezel, attached to a round, D-section hoop. For similar see: Sasanian stamp seal in the Metropolitan Museum of Arts. n. 70, 216. This piece has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements. Size: D:21.18mm / US: 11 5/8 / UK: X; Weight: 4.2g Provenance: Private Central London collection; ex. UK art market 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 100 - 300.A Roman bronze applique of dolphins with curved tails and open mouths. They are located either side of a naturalistically depicted male head represented frontally with long hair and open eyes. Size: 80mm x 160mm; Weight: 260g Provenance: In the collection of a London gallery, acquired on the US art market; Ex. East Coast Collection, F. A. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
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