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Click here to subscribeCa. 4000 - 3000 BC .A pair of well polished stone axe heads. There are examples of Anatolian axe heads of similar form with dark green stone in The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 63.147.6 and 63.147.9. Size: 55-90mm x 35-45mm; Weight: 175g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s.
Ca. 3500 - 2000 BC.A Neolithic highly polished axe head in brown stone. The axe is trapezoid in shape with a curved blade and narrow rounded end. The bladed end has been highly polished to a sharp edge, whilst the back appears less refined with light surface irregularities. Size: 120mm x 50mm; Weight: 320g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014, acquired on the US art market, Malter Galleries, USA.
Ca. 2800 - 1700 BC.A Danish Neolithic black hard stone axe head, of the boat-axe type, drilled through the center with a shaft hole, with a blunt end at the back. Size: 144mm x 55mm; Weight: 505g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014, acquired on the US art market. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 3100-2500 BC. A stone carved chalice with a tall stem and a conical base topped with a bowl with slightly flaring walls. It has a beautiful cream colour, with brownish veins running through its body. For a similar example, see Christie's Live Auction 2023, Antiquities, 10 June 2010, Lot 3. Size: 330mm x 180mm; Weight: 5.4kg 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. 8000-6000 BC.A pair of biconical stone axe heads, each with a central shaft hole designed for attachment to a pole. These implements, typical of the Neolithic period, were essential tools employed for various purposes, including woodworking, construction, and agricultural activities. Size: 110-180mm x 55-70mm; Weight: 1.2kg Provenance: Property of a European collector, acquired in Rungis in 2017; formerly in a French private collection 1980s-1990s.
Western Asiatic/Aegan, Ca. 1200-700 BC.A bronze sword with a triangular-shaped blade that tapers to a sharp point and features a prominent mid-rib, which runs through the whole length of the blade. The hilt features a rectangular-section shank and it culminates with a D-shaped stone pommel. Size: 630mm x 75mm; Weight: 1.14kg Provenance: Private UK collection; Formerly acquired on the European art market from pre-2000 collections. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 3rd-2nd Millennium BC.A group of three dark stone mace heads, two with spherical bodies and one distinguished by a bulbous top and tubular lower body. Each mace head features a round, vertical perforation which traversing its entire length, created for insertion onto a wooden pole. Stone mace heads, characterized by their dense and solid structure, were formidable weapons employed in ancient warfare. Size: 55-85mm x 58-60mm; Weight: 1.2kg Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s.
Ca. 3rd-2nd millennium BC.A group of three stone vessels comprising a jar with a flat base, tubular body, sloped shoulder, flat rim, and an exterior wall adorned with deep grooves interspersed with triangles made of diagonal lines. Another item is a flat-bottomed bowl with high, flaring walls and a smooth surface. The third item is a chalice goblet featuring a deep rounded cup, everted rim, and a chevron band between double raised ribs. Size: 70-80mm x 60-80mm; Weight: 870g Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s.
Ca. 3rd-2nd millennium BC.A group of three stone vessels comprising of a bulbous bowl adorned with a decorative register of diagonal lines positioned just below the hatched rim. The second vessel is of a graceful, deep form with a small circular base, a rounded lower body, straight walls that culminate in a rounded and everted rim. The third vessel takes the shape of a hemispherical bowl, featuring a smooth surface and a delicately accentuated rim. Size: 50-65mm x 60-90mm; Weight: 415g Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s.
Ca. 3rd-2nd millennium BC.A group of three stone vessels including a vessel with a truncated conical-shaped body with a flaring profile and flattened rim. The second vessel takes the form of a hemispherical bowl with a smooth surface and a delicately accentuated rim. The third vessel is characterised by a flat-bottomed design with flaring walls and a deep body. Size: 50-70mm x 80-110mm; Weight: 640g Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s.
Ca. 3rd-2nd millennium BC.A stone vessel characterised by its cylindrical shape, featuring slightly corsetted walls that rise vertically from a rounded base and terminate in a pronounced rim. The basin is divided into four equally sized compartments. The exterior exhibits incised decoration of hatched triangles. Size: 50mm x 80mm; Weight: 275g Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s.
Ca. 3rd-2nd millennium BC.A group of four stone vessels, comprising three with hemispherical shapes and pronounced rims; one with a cylindrical shape, characterised by a flat base. The exterior of the cylindrical vessel is adorned with two mirroring registers of triangles, each displaying carved decor. Size: 30-50mm x 55-95mm; Weight: 520g Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s.
Ca. 2100 BC. A stone cylinder seal depicting an enthroned lunar diety, accompanied by a divine and human attendant and flanked by Neo-Sumerian inscriptions. A lunar crescent is shown above. Studied by PD Dr. habil. Pieter Gert van der Veen, Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz. Size: 31.3mm x 14.2mm; Weight 10.3g Provenance: Private London collection of an Ancient Art dealer; formerly in a central London family collections 1990s; suggested to be examined by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Ca.1800-1600 BC. A black stone cylinder seal depicting a giant figure in a horizontal stance. A wavy border flanks the figure. Studied by PD Dr. habil. Pieter Gert van der Veen, Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz. Size: 27.9mm x 16.2mm; Weight: 12.57g Provenance: Private London collection of an Ancient Art dealer; formerly in a central London family collections 1990s; suggested to be examined by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 2700-2300 BC. A buff stone cylinder seal depicting a hero, who holds two ibexes climbing a hill that is surmounted by a tree. Studied by PD Dr. habil. Pieter Gert van der Veen, Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz. Size: 31.2mm x 17.7mm; Weight: 18.3g Provenance: Private London collection of an Ancient Art dealer; formerly in a central London family collections 1990s; suggested to be examined by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 2100 BC. A buff stone cylinder seal depicting an enthroned lunar deity accompanied by divine and human attendants. A lunar crescent is shown above. Studied by PD Dr. habil. Pieter Gert van der Veen, Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz. Size: 21.1mm x 11.1mm; Weight: 4.36g Provenance: Private London collection of an Ancient Art dealer; formerly in a central London family collections 1990s; suggested to be examined by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Ca. 2100 BC. A brown stone cylinder seal depicting an enthroned lunar deity, accompanied by attendants. A lunar crescent and four dots are shown on the exergue. A partly readable inscription that reads “DINGIR” (deity) accompanies the scene. Studied by PD Dr. habil. Pieter Gert van der Veen, Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz. Size: 29mm x 15.9mm; Weight: 13.68g Provenance: Private London collection of an Ancient Art dealer; formerly in a central London family collections 1990s; suggested to be examined by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 2100 BC. A brownish stone cylinder seal depicting a seated solar deity and a bald-headed attendant. Accompanied by a Neo-Sumerian inscription. Studied by PD Dr. habil. Pieter Gert van der Veen, Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz. Size: 26.9mm x 13.9mm; Weight: 9.37g Provenance: Private London collection of an Ancient Art dealer; formerly in a central London family collections 1990s; suggested to be examined by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 2700-2300 BC. A black stone cylinder seal depicting a naked hero fighting gazelles and lions. Studied by PD Dr. habil. Pieter Gert van der Veen, Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz. Size: 2.1mm x 14.5mm; Weight: 9.16g Provenance: Private London collection of an Ancient Art dealer; formerly in a central London family collections 1990s; suggested to be examined by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Ca. 1900-1600 BC. A dappled black and white stone cylinder seal depicting a bearded deity (seen from the front) with a horned cap and a divine king. The earth-god Enki is holding water vessels from which rivers flow. Studied by PD Dr. habil. Pieter Gert van der Veen, Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz. Size: 35.5mm x 20.2mm; Weight: 30.15g Provenance: Private London collection of an Ancient Art dealer; formerly in a central London family collections 1990s; suggested to be examined by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 2700-2300 BC. A black stone cylinder seal depicting a banquet scene with seated male and female figures drinking from a large vessel through a straw. Studied by PD Dr. habil. Pieter Gert van der Veen, Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz. Size: 33.4mm x 21.4mm; Weight: 26.26g Provenance: Private London collection of an Ancient Art dealer; formerly in a central London family collections 1990s; suggested to be examined by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 2300-2200 BC. A black stone cylinder seal depicting two heros fighting a buffalo and a lion. Another smaller figure holds a weapon or a string. Studied by PD Dr. habil. Pieter Gert van der Veen, Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz. Size: 26.7mm x 16.8mm; Weight: 12.08g Provenance: Private London collection of an Ancient Art dealer; formerly in a central London family collections 1990s; suggested to be examined by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 2700-2300 BC. A greyish-green specked stone cylinder seal with a large black patch. It depicts four deities with horned caps and various symbols, including a lunar crescent and solar symbol, in the exergue. One deity stands at a gate. Studied by PD Dr. habil. Pieter Gert van der Veen, Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz. Size: 31mm x 18.7mm; Weight: 18.73g Provenance: Private London collection of an Ancient Art dealer; formerly in a central London family collections 1990s; suggested to be examined by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 1000.A stone sculpture depicting a stylised, recumbent lion, resting atop flat base. The lion's legs are neatly folded beneath its slender body, and its head is slightly raised above the front paws. The open mouth reveals teeth, while incised lines delineate the whisker pads. The eyes are large, almond-shaped and the mane flows around the head and neck in intricate curls. Size: 850mm x 450mm; Weight: 200+kg Provenance: Property of a London gentleman; Ex. French collection, Paris, Parisian Gallery, 1970-90. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.
Ca. AD 200-300.A stone vessel, fashioned in an egg-shaped form, exhibiting a flattened base, gently sloped sides, and an upper surface with seven intricately carved circular compartments arranged in a harmonious and symmetric design. Size: 240mm x 210mm; Weight: 2.7kg Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s.
Ca. AD 200.A free-standing stone vessel crafted in the shape of a stylised elephant featuring a downward protruding trunk, a head without detailed facial features, and small tusks projecting forward. The central opening on the elephant's back is carved in a square profile. The body is decorated with variously sized circles, each with a central dot. Size: 140mm x 120mm; Weight: 1.5kg Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s.
Ca. 2000 BC.A rare stone oil lamp with an eight-pointed star shape and central circular oil reservoir. This lamp would hold up to eight wicks that would be fueled from a central oil compartment. Size: 50mm x 90mm; Weight: 965g Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s.
Ca. 1st–2nd Century AD.A marble panel featuring a relief scene of a male figure leading a subdued lion. The man is barefoot and nude from the waist up and turned 3/4 to the viewer, displaying a muscular physique. He rests his left hand on a majestic lion with a lowered tail and a gently raised head. Background elements include a semi-circular metal grate attached to a stone-brick wall, perhaps the cage for the lion which would suggest the frieze depicts the machinations of the Roman arena. The reverse side is flat an unworked, suggesting that this piece sat on a wall. Item comes with a professional historical report from Ancient Report Specialists. Size: 360mm x 300mm; Weight: 17.38kg Provenance: Property of a London gentleman; Ex. French collection, Paris, Parisian Gallery, 1970-90. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 200.A gold finger ring comprised of a round shallow hoop with expanded shoulders and a bezel set with a banded agate intaglio. This charming stone was incised with a left-facing portrait of the god Faunus, known to the Greeks as Pan. In ancient Roman religion and mythology, Faunus is the god of the wild, shepherds and nature. He was associated with rustic music and was a companion of the nymphs. Faunus is depicted with his characteristic hindquarters, legs, and horns of a goat, in the same manner as a faun or satyr. Size: D:17.53mm / US: 7 1/4 / UK: O; Weight: 14g Provenance: Property of a London Ancient art collector, formerly in a Mayfair private collection of Mr. P. S., formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1970s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 1-200.A gold finger ring formed of a flat-section hoop, widened shoulders with delicate ridges and a bezel cell set with an oval-shaped carnelian stone intaglio. The intaglio depicts the god Apollo, leaning on a column and holding a bow in his hand, a common attribute for the diety. Apollo was a major divinity in the Graeco-Roman canon and was the god of archery, music and dance, truth and prophecy, healing and diseases, as well the Sun and light. For a similar example, see The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 81.6.65. Size: D:15.49mm / US: 4 3/4 / UK: J; Weight: 9g Provenance: Property of a London Ancient art collector, formerly in a Mayfair private collection of Mr. P. S., formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1970s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Leman MosesZwischen 1921 und 1927 Johnstone, Malawi - 1993 - "Hungry man (Wanjala)" - Gräulicher Speckstein. H. 16 cm. Vereinzelt leichte Kratzspuren. - Geschenk des Museum of Malawi an den Vorbesitzer (1970). Urkunde liegt vor. - Lit.: Ausst. Kat. Contemporary stone sculpture. The Museum of Malawi. Blantyre 1970. Künstler des Künstlerdorfes Tengenenge in Malawi.
Röm. Kaiserzeit - Denar 16 v.Chr., Augustus/Münzmeister L. Mescenius Rufus, Av: Kopf des Augustus mit Gegenstempel, Rv: Mars mit Parazonium und Lanze auf Cippus stehend, auf Grenzstein steht: SPQR V PR RE CAES, ss, berieben, Tönung, Schrötlingsriss, 3,81g rau.| Roman Imperial period - Denarius 16 BC, Augustus/Mint Master L. Mescenius Rufus, Obv: Head of Augustus with counterstamp, Rv: Mars with parazonium and lance standing on Cippus, on boundary stone is written: SPQR V PR RE CAES, VF, rubbed, toning, chased crack, 3.81g rough.
Original vintage British Army recruitment poster - Join the Regular Army It's a Real Man's Life - featuring a stunning image by the British artist Marcus Stone (1909-1991) of a royal Life Guard in full dress uniform with a metal cuirass, long black boots and helmet with a white plume on it, holding a military sword against the pale background. Prepared for the War Office by the Central Office of Information. Printed for HM Stationery Office. Good condition, fold, creasing, staining, punched holes with string on top edge. Country of issue: UK, designer: Marc Stone, size (cm): 38x26, year of printing: 1950s.
Dissident Original vintage Russian movie poster - Dissident - featuring an image of a stone sculpture with rainbow colours inside a man's head. The film was directed by Valeriu Jereghi, written by Sergei Akchurin and Valeriu Jereghi and stars Evgeniy Dvorzhetskiy, Irina Apeksimova and Lyudmila Jereghi. Good condition, folds, minor bumps and tears. Russia County: 1989, year of printing:I Mayastrovsky, designer: 85.5x55, size (cm): Cinema Poster
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