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weight: 18k/20.8kg provenance: from a private french collection; acquired from helios ancient art, london, uk, in 1990; formerly forming part of a west sussex estate, acquired between 1960s-1970s."},"estimateMax":30000,"lotNumber":"2","title":{"en":"pair of roman marble harpocrates figures"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/42586/lot/17392/view","tags":["ukArt_Sculpture","ukArt_all","ukArt"],"directSalePrice":15000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:09:51.143Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£20,000 - £30,000","currency":"GBP","id":17392,"estimateMin":20000},{"startPrice":2000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17393/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17393/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17393/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17393/008/008.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-03-14","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 550 bc.a beautiful black-figure pottery kylix with a wide cup, narrow stem, and upraised opposing handles, all sat upon a short pedestal disc foot. the central tondo is adorned with the painted and incised image of a dancing satyr; a male nature spirit with a human form, but the ears and tails of a horse. external decoration consists of a lively procession of satyrs, heads turned to the left, surrounded by ivy tendrils, and highlighted with incised striations. two large black eye motifs, complete with expressive eyebrows, are painted on one side. satyrs were associated with lascivious and inebriated behavior, and are well known for their love of wine, music, dancing, and women. as such, they are frequently pictured as members of dionysus' retinue, often taking part in bacchic rites with maenads, female followers of the dionysiac cult. as such, they form the perfect decoration for a drinking vessel. greek vase-painters often included eye designs on their drinking cups, for apotropaic purposes or perhaps for the more playful reasons, as through raising the cup to one's lips, it would transform into a mask for the drinker. size: 280mm x 90mm; weight: 480g provenance: property of a london gallery, acquired on the us art market; formerly in a collection of john r. orr, toledo, ohio, acquired christie\u2019s, south kensington, oct. 30th, 1989, lot 112, pictured on the front cover, to family by inheritance, with copy of acanthus, nyc. 1989 appraisal list where it is listed as boeotian."},"estimateMax":9000,"lotNumber":"6","title":{"en":"attic/boeotian eye cup kylix"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/42586/lot/17393/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Ceramics","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":2000,"soldPrice":2000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:09:51.150Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£6,000 - £9,000","currency":"GBP","id":17393,"estimateMin":6000},{"startPrice":4000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17394/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17394/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17394/006/006.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 6th century bc.a cypriot limestone figure depicting a standing man. the statue has a flat back and is rendered in a straight, rigid pose that derives from earlier assyrian models. he is dressed in a short-sleeved chiton with himation layered on top, with a conical cap and hair pushed behind the ears in egyptian-style. the almond-shaped eyes and delicately arched eyebrows are characteristic of archaic greek sculpture. this figure, as with much of the sculpture in cyprus, was set up as a dedication to a god and was possibly intended to stand in for the presance of the worshipper. the flat back of the piece suggests that it was meant to be placed against the wall of a sanctuary. it is representative of the different artistic cultures available on cyprus at the time, having been conquered by the assyrians in the geometric period and then the egyptians in 570 bc. size: 410mm x 165mm; weight: 1.91kg provenance: the ach family collection, cincinnati, ohio; thence by descent to robert ach; european art market, 1920s."},"estimateMax":8000,"lotNumber":"8","title":{"en":"cypriot limestone votive figure"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/42586/lot/17394/view","tags":["ukArt_Sculpture","ukArt_all","ukArt"],"directSalePrice":4000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:09:51.166Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£6,000 - £8,000","currency":"GBP","id":17394,"estimateMin":6000},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17395/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17395/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17395/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17395/008/008.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 1050-750 bc.a large bowl of white-painted ware decorated with elaborate geometric decor. the bowl has two opposing wishbone handles for easy handling. the interior of the bowl has a simple concentric circle design, while the exterior is decorated with rings of concentric circles, within which is a symmetrical design of cross-hatched triangles and diamonds, with intersecting chequerboard and horizontal lines. size: 50mm x 400mm; weight: 1.2kg provenance: from the private collection s. w., chiemgau; ex john cummings, grantham catalog march 1989, no. a 72."},"estimateMax":6000,"lotNumber":"9","title":{"en":"large cypro-geometric handled bowl"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/42586/lot/17395/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Ceramics","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":1000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:09:51.210Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£4,000 - £6,000","currency":"GBP","id":17395,"estimateMin":4000},{"startPrice":5000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17396/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17396/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17396/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17396/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17396/010/010.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-03-14","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 664-332 bc.a carved wooden statue representing the syncretic deity ptah-sokar-osiris. the mummiform figure wears a striped tripartite headdress adorned with a henou crown, featuring ostrich feathers and a solar disc above cow horns. the face features relief-carved details, enhanced by black-painted eyes, eyebrows, and a false beard. the figure's well-preserved state means that it retains significant original pigmentation. mounted on a custom-made stand. for a similar example see bonhams, antiquities, london, 1 may 2008, lot 107. item comes with a professional historical report from ancient report specialists. size: 690mm x 240mm; weight: 2.5kg provenance: private london collection, acquired on the dutch art market; ex. dutch collection, collected between 1960-1980's. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":15000,"lotNumber":"9A","title":{"en":"huge egyptian wood statue of god ptah sokar osiris"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/42586/lot/17396/view","tags":["ukArt_Sculpture","ukArt_all","ukArt"],"directSalePrice":5000,"soldPrice":5000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:09:51.281Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£7,500 - £15,000","currency":"GBP","id":17396,"estimateMin":7500},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17397/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17397/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17397/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17397/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17397/010/010.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-03-14","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 100-300.a rectangular-shaped marble funerary plaque for aburia procula, carved with three lines of latin inscription. funerary plaques provided a lasting tribute to the departed, ensuring their memory endured through time. they typically included inscriptions with the name, titles, and sometimes personal details or virtues of the deceased. size: 220mm x 330mm; weight: 4.7kg provenance: property of a london gallery, acquired on the dutch art market, s.d.; formerly with cedric renard, acquired on the brussels art market in 1984."},"estimateMax":6000,"lotNumber":"10","title":{"en":"roman marble plaque for aburia procula"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/42586/lot/17397/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":1000,"soldPrice":2000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-30T01:41:27.964Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£4,000 - £6,000","currency":"GBP","id":17397,"estimateMin":4000},{"startPrice":5000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17398/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17398/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17398/006/006.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"late neolithic - predynastic period, ca. 6000 - 3500 bc.a double-edged flaked knife of large size, with handle. most ancient egyptian flint knives were used for ritual and household purposes, but some of them were used as weapons too. due to the knife's large shape and sharp double edges, it appears like it would have been used as a weapon. for a similar example, see christie's, auction 9832 (april 28, 2004), lot no. 328. size: 275mm x 70mm; weight: 575g provenance: property of a european collector; previously in the collection of an english art gallery in the 2000s; formerly in an english private collection, 1980's. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":15000,"lotNumber":"10A","title":{"en":"ancient egyptian large flint knife"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/42586/lot/17398/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_Knives","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":5000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:09:51.317Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£10,000 - £15,000","currency":"GBP","id":17398,"estimateMin":10000},{"startPrice":2000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17399/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17399/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17399/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17399/008/008.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"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."},"estimateMax":6000,"lotNumber":"11","title":{"en":"romano-egyptian limestone snakes"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/42586/lot/17399/view","tags":["ukAntiqueVF_SalvageArchitecturalAntiques","ukAntiqueVF","ukAntiqueVF_all"],"directSalePrice":2000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:09:51.341Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£4,000 - £6,000","currency":"GBP","id":17399,"estimateMin":4000},{"startPrice":3000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17400/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17400/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17400/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17400/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17400/010/010.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"middle kingdom, ca. 2050-1786 bc.a carved sandstone panel section featuring a partial vertical register of incuse carved glyphs. some scattered white-wash pigment on the surface. an early (probably 19th century) partial paper collection label affixed on the front. item is accompanied by the report from simone musso, consultant curator for the egyptian antiquities at the stibbert museum, florence, italy, member of the nuri archaeological expedition. size: 275mm x 210mm; weight: 3.25kg provenance: private uk collection, acquired on the us art market; ex. ye olde curiosity shoppe, nj., dr. arnold saslow, acquired early 1990s from the captain hinkle estate, conn, acquired 1960\u2019s. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":9000,"lotNumber":"11A","title":{"en":"egyptian sandstone hieroglyphic panel section"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/42586/lot/17400/view","tags":["ukAntiqueVF_SalvageArchitecturalAntiques","ukAntiqueVF","ukAntiqueVF_all"],"directSalePrice":3000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:09:51.437Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£6,000 - £9,000","currency":"GBP","id":17400,"estimateMin":6000},{"startPrice":900,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17401/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17401/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17401/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17401/008/008.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-03-14","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 3000-2800 bc.a carved bulbous jar having a rounded collar rim and four carved equidistant small perforated lugs around the shoulder. scattered areas of light surface deposits. two tiny ancient rim flakes on the rim and some normal minor surface abrasions, otherwise intact. a rare and elegant example. size: 95mm x 135mm; weight: 600g provenance: property of a north london gentleman; from a private collection formed in paris in the 1970-90\u2019s; acquired on the french art market, drouot."},"estimateMax":3500,"lotNumber":"12","title":{"en":"cycladic alabaster bowl"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/42586/lot/17401/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":900,"soldPrice":900,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-30T01:41:27.965Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£2,500 - £3,500","currency":"GBP","id":17401,"estimateMin":2500},{"startPrice":900,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17402/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17402/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17402/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17402/008/008.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-03-14","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 2465-2150 bc.an alabaster offering table composed of a broad circular top with a thick, raised rim with a sloping side. it sits on a central cylindrical stem flaring to the disk foot. these tables played a pivotal role in religious rituals, serving as a conduit for offerings to the gods. size: 130mm x 290mm; weight: 3.5kg provenance: property of a north london gentleman; from a private collection formed in paris in the 1970-90s, acquired on the french art market, drouot."},"estimateMax":6000,"lotNumber":"14","title":{"en":"egyptian alabaster offering table"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/42586/lot/17402/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":900,"soldPrice":900,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-30T01:41:27.967Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£4,000 - £6,000","currency":"GBP","id":17402,"estimateMin":4000},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17403/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17403/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17403/006/006.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-03-14","available":false,"description":{"en":"the third dynasty, ca. 2650-2575 bc.a tall cylindrical vessel with a rounded and flaring rim. it rises from a flat circular base and features a hollow interior. crafted from alabaster, this vessel showcases the distinct and captivating veins which create a visually striking design. cf. the brooklyn museum, accession number: 34.976. size: 300mm x 145mm; weight: 4.02kg provenance: property of a west london gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the uk/international art market in the 1990s."},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"15","title":{"en":"egyptian alabaster tall vessel"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/42586/lot/17403/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":500,"soldPrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-30T01:41:27.968Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,500 - £3,000","currency":"GBP","id":17403,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17404/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17404/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17404/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17404/008/008.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-03-14","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 400 bc.a carnelian stone intaglio finely engraved with a left-facing portrait of a mature male. his countenance with wide-open eyes, prominent nose, wrinkled forehead, abundant beard and nonchalantly arranged hair. this intaglio is set in a gold ring of a later period. size: d:18.34mm / us: 8 1/4 / uk: q; weight: 10g 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."},"estimateMax":6000,"lotNumber":"18","title":{"en":"hellenistic intaglio of bearded male portrait in gold ring"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/42586/lot/17404/view","tags":["ukJewellery_Rings","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":1000,"soldPrice":1000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:09:51.145Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£4,000 - £6,000","currency":"GBP","id":17404,"estimateMin":4000},{"startPrice":500,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17405/002/002.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 300 bc.a gold bracelet composed of a round-section wire with tapering hook-shaped ends with knobbed finials. the bracelet is adorned with a tear-drop-shaped amethyst pendant attached to a gold fixture. size: 95mm x 85mm; weight: 13.8g provenance: private london collection, acquired pre-2000."},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"19","title":{"en":"greek hellenistic gold bracelet with an amethyst bead pendant"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/42586/lot/17405/view","tags":["ukJewellery_Bracelets","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:09:51.147Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,500 - £2,500","currency":"GBP","id":17405,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":500,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17406/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17406/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17406/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17406/008/008.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 400-300 bc.a beautiful gold hairpin of a round-section shank that is tapered at one end and finished with a pear-shaped terminal, which is decorated with fine scrollwork and blue stone inserts. in the hellenistic world, hairpins were a symbol of status and served both functional and decorative purposes. women used hairpins to secure their hair in intricate hairstyles that were fashionable at the time. they were often made of precious materials such as gold, silver, and ivory, and adorned with gemstones and intricate designs. size: 65mm x 8mm; weight: 1.6g provenance: property of european collector. marcus prill, belgium, 1998."},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"21","title":{"en":"hellenistic gold pin"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/42586/lot/17406/view","tags":["ukJewellery_BroochesPins","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:09:51.165Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£750 - £2,500","currency":"GBP","id":17406,"estimateMin":750},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17407/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17407/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17407/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17407/008/008.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-03-14","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 3rd century bc.a finely modelled sand-coloured terracotta head fragment of a female figure, depicted with a serene facial expression and a heavy fillet around the head. mounted on a custom-made stand. size: 120mm x 120mm; 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weight: 20g provenance: from an old british collection, acquired on the uk art market in the 1980s."},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"25","title":{"en":"ancient roman gold earrings with garnets and glass beads"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/42586/lot/17408/view","tags":["ukJewellery_Earrings","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":900,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:09:51.281Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£2,000 - £3,000","currency":"GBP","id":17408,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":1500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17409/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17409/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17409/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17409/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17409/010/010.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-03-14","available":false,"description":{"en":"late middle kingdom, ca. 1850 - 1640 bc.a gold finger ring of a round-section hoop, embellished with coiled gold wire on its finials.the ring is centred by a longitudinally pierced scarab, with features, such as the clypeus and prothorax, marked by single lines. on the reverse, are depicting the signs \"nefer\" \"re\" enclosed in a scroll border.for a similar example, see the israel museum, acc. no. 76.31.3873. item comes with a full authentication report. size: d:18.54mm / us: 8 1/2 / uk: q 1/2; weight: 15.7g provenance: private london collection, uk art market before 2000. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":3500,"lotNumber":"25A","title":{"en":"egyptian swivel ring with a scarab"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/42586/lot/17409/view","tags":["ukJewellery_Rings","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":1500,"soldPrice":1500,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:09:51.317Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£2,500 - £3,500","currency":"GBP","id":17409,"estimateMin":2500},{"startPrice":8000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17410/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17410/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17410/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17410/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17410/010/010.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"europe, ca. ad 1300-1400.an iron great helm is a remarkable piece of protective headgear that encapsulates the martial culture of the medieval period. this helmet showcases a barrel-shaped design with a flat top, constructed by assembling large sheets of iron skillfully riveted together. notably, this helmet completely encloses the wearer's head, providing maximum protection during combat. strategically positioned on the front of the helm are small rectangular-shaped openings, to allow the wearer limited vision while ensuring the preservation of essential visual acuity. furthermore, the presence of rows of holes in the front serves the crucial function of providing ventilation, as combat conditions within enclosed helmets could become particularly arduous. great helms held immense significance during medieval times as a key element of knightly armor. they were worn by knights, serving as a symbol of their social status, martial prowess, and chivalric ideals. these helms were designed to withstand the harsh blows of battle, offering a formidable defense against the various weapons employed during medieval warfare. for a similar, please see the deutsches historisches museum, berlin, inventory no.: w 1003. this item comes with a custom-made stand. size: 53mm x 70mm ; weight: 175.52g provenance: property of a european collector, ex. german collection; formerly in a french collection, south of france."},"estimateMax":20000,"lotNumber":"29","title":{"en":"medieval iron great helm - with full report"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/42586/lot/17410/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_WeaponsArmor","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":8000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:09:51.343Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£12,000 - £20,000","currency":"GBP","id":17410,"estimateMin":12000},{"startPrice":15000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17411/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17411/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17411/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17411/010/010.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17411/011/011.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17411/012/012.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 1st-3rd century ad.a substantial bronze figure of the goddess venus standing with her weight on her right leg, the left leg bent at the knee and slightly advanced. her slender torso is portrayed nude; her right arm bent; her head turned to her right, her gaze slightly downturned; her hair arranged in an intricate coiffure with curls cascading down her shoulders. for a similar example, see the walters art museum, accession number: 54.949; christie's live auction 7288, 7 december 2006, lot 140; the british museum, accession number: 1907,0515.1. item comes with a professional historical report from ancient report specialists. size: 340mm x 140mm; weight: 1.72kg 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. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":50000,"lotNumber":"31","title":{"en":"monumental roman bronze statue of venus"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/42586/lot/17411/view","tags":["ukArt_Sculpture","ukArt_all","ukArt"],"directSalePrice":15000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:09:51.437Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£25,000 - £50,000","currency":"GBP","id":17411,"estimateMin":25000},{"startPrice":2000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17412/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17412/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17412/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17412/008/008.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 500-450 bc.a pair of terracotta lekythoi, each with flared neck and loop handles above black bands of foliage and crosshatching, raised on discoid feet. during the 5th century bc, lekythoi enjoyed a strong period of popularity in the funerary sphere and can often be seen next to graves on the designs of other funerary pottery of the region. for a similar example, see the brooklyn museum, accession number: x249.73. size: 220-220mm x 70-75mm; weight: 675g provenance: private uk collection, acquired on the uk art market, ex. bonhams, 7th nov 2002, lot 320. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":6000,"lotNumber":"37","title":{"en":"pair of attic terracotta lekythoi"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/42586/lot/17412/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Ceramics","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":2000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:09:54.875Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£4,000 - £6,000","currency":"GBP","id":17412,"estimateMin":4000},{"startPrice":5000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17413/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17413/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17413/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17413/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17413/010/010.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 4th-3rd century bc.a canosan figural terracotta vase with the heads of hermes and apollo. the vase features a large ovoid body which tapers at the neck and opens into a broad funnel-shaped mouth; strap handles to the sides. item comes with a professional historical report from ancient report specialists. size: 440mm x 340mm; weight: 7.56kg provenance: private uk collection, acquired on the us art market; ex. illinois private collection. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":12000,"lotNumber":"41","title":{"en":"huge canosan pottery vase with heads of hermes and apollo"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/42586/lot/17413/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Ceramics","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":5000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:09:55.523Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£7,500 - £12,000","currency":"GBP","id":17413,"estimateMin":7500},{"startPrice":15000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17414/010/010.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17414/011/011.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17414/012/012.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17414/013/013.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17414/014/014.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17414/015/015.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17414/016/016.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17414/017/017.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17414/018/018.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 3rd-2nd century bc.a long rectangular, shallow tray with incised palmettes to the angles, an arcaded band to the inner face of the flanged border, and a narrow parcel-gilt band to the outer face of upstand. separate cast sirens with lion-paw foot feture at each corner, wings outspread supporting each corner of the tray. size: 560mm x 310mm; weight: 2.85kg provenance: private uk collection, acquired on the uk art market; ex. an important north london collection formed before 1980. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":45000,"lotNumber":"43","title":{"en":"greek hellenistic silver salver with sirens"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/42586/lot/17414/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_SilverSilverplateditems","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":15000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:09:55.525Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£25,000 - £45,000","currency":"GBP","id":17414,"estimateMin":25000},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17415/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17415/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17415/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17415/008/008.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-03-14","available":false,"description":{"en":"late middle kingdom-early new kingdom, ca. 1700-1500 bc.a stone-carved vessel with a spherical body and a pronounced flat rim. stone containers were integrated into religious and ritualistic practices, serving as offerings to deities or as components of funerary rites. size: 30mm x 35mm; weight: 55g provenance: property of a north london gentleman; from a private collection formed in paris in the 1970-90\u2019s; acquired on the french art market, drouot."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"45","title":{"en":"egyptian stone vessel"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/42586/lot/17415/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":100,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-30T01:41:27.970Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£200 - £300","currency":"GBP","id":17415,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":1500,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17416/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17416/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17416/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17416/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17416/010/010.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 3rd-2nd century bc.a gold finger ring featuring a hoop that expands at the shoulders and a flat bezel engraved with a depiction of a left-facing horse captured in a gallop, with a rider seated atop. size: d:15.49mm / us: 4 3/4 / uk: j; weight: 11g 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."},"estimateMax":3500,"lotNumber":"51","title":{"en":"greco-bactrian gold seal ring with bull"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/42586/lot/17416/view","tags":["ukJewellery_Rings","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":1500,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:09:55.532Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£2,500 - £3,500","currency":"GBP","id":17416,"estimateMin":2500},{"startPrice":18000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17417/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17417/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17417/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17417/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17417/010/010.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 200 bc.a substantial marble sculpture portraying a seated bear, gracefully leaning on its left arm and positioned atop a flat discoid base, subtly turning its body to the left while lifting its head. the bear's features include an open muzzle, prominent nostrils, and wide-open eyes, with meticulously carved fur detailing that produces small, cascading curls. the significance of the bear in ancient greek culture often links to the goddess artemis. bears were revered as sacred to artemis, the goddess of the hunt, wilderness, and wild animals. young girls participating in the brauronia festival of attica were knwn as arktoi or \"little bears\", possibly engaging in wild coming-of-age rituals before being subsumed into the ideals of athenian womanhood. item comes with a professional historical report from ancient report specialists. size: 650mm x 370mm; weight: 100+kg 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."},"estimateMax":50000,"lotNumber":"53","title":{"en":"rare hellenistic marble bear"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/42586/lot/17417/view","tags":["ukArt_Sculpture","ukArt_all","ukArt"],"directSalePrice":18000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:09:55.615Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£25,000 - £50,000","currency":"GBP","id":17417,"estimateMin":25000},{"startPrice":20000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17418/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17418/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17418/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17418/008/008.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 2nd century.a marble head of harpocrates, portrayed with youthful features. his face consists of a gently rounded chin and large expressive eyes, while a subtle enigmatic smile graces his slightly parted lips. atop his head, an arranged topknot secures his tresses, which descend in cascading curls, enhancing the impression of youthful exuberance. in ancient egyptian mythology, harpocrates represented silence and esoteric knowledge. cf. bonhams, antiquites, 5 july 2018, lot 86. size: 300mm x 200mm; weight: 15.2kg provenance: ex. north london gallery; previously held in a london, uk, private family collection, held since before the 1960s. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":60000,"lotNumber":"54","title":{"en":"roman marble head of harpocrates"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/42586/lot/17418/view","tags":["ukArt_Sculpture","ukArt_all","ukArt"],"directSalePrice":20000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:09:55.618Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£40,000 - £60,000","currency":"GBP","id":17418,"estimateMin":40000},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17419/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17419/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17419/006/006.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-03-14","available":false,"description":{"en":"late period, ca. 688-332 bc.an ancient egyptian faience ushabti of a mummified form, standing on a plinth. he is depicted wearing a tripartite wig and a false beard. the hands protrude from the chest, clasping a hoe and a pick, a seed bag is placed on the back. the mummified figure has six horizontal bands of hieroglyphs. size: 90mm x 25mm; 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weight: 100+kg 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."},"estimateMax":60000,"lotNumber":"57A","title":{"en":"roman stone figure of fighting cockerels"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/42586/lot/17420/view","tags":["ukArt_Sculpture","ukArt_all","ukArt"],"directSalePrice":24000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:09:55.734Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£40,000 - £60,000","currency":"GBP","id":17420,"estimateMin":40000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17421/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-03-14","available":false,"description":{"en":"late period, ca. 664-332 bc.a mummy shroud made of faience beads with a detailed face, a winged scarab, and the four sons of horus. the face is rendered with beige and dark green beads. below it, a scarab symbolises rebirth, whilst the four figures guard the organs. restrung. size: 270mm x 140mm; 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weight: 34g provenance: from the collection of a london gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s; previously in 1970s uk collection."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"63","title":{"en":"egyptian alabaster frog amulet"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/42586/lot/17422/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukDecorativeArts_Figurines","ukCollectibles","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukCollectibles_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":100,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-30T01:41:27.973Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£200 - £300","currency":"GBP","id":17422,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":30000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17423/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17423/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17423/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17423/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17423/010/010.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 400-500.a military marble basin featuring a deep, slightly tapering profile and a smooth, polished centre. the external walls are adorned with engraved vegetal motifs surrounding a roundel, with a cross in the upper section and a smaller roundel with a monogram in the central part. four eagle figures are arranged around the external walls. each bird is perched on a protruding stone element at the bottom of the basin. with talons firmly gripping the ground. the body of each bird is muscular and well-formed, with wings folded to the side and naturalistic feathers covering the torso and entire body. the heads are uplifted, with bulging eyes and sharp beaks. item comes with a professional historical report from ancient report specialists. size: 730mm x 420mm; weight: 100+kg 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."},"estimateMax":90000,"lotNumber":"63A","title":{"en":"byzantine military marble basin with eagles and crosses"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/42586/lot/17423/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukAntiqueVF_SalvageArchitecturalAntiques","ukAntiqueVF","ukCollectibles","ukAntiqueVF_all","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":30000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-30T01:41:27.974Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£60,000 - £90,000","currency":"GBP","id":17423,"estimateMin":60000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17424/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17424/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17424/006/006.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 664-332 bc.a djed pillar amulet with a suspension loop. the djed pillar is the hieroglyphic symbol for 'enduring', or 'stability', and was often considered a stylised representation of the backbone of osiris, symboling resurrection. for similar, see w.m.f. petrie, amulets, plate iii. size: 40mm x 20mm; 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weight: 6.15g provenance: from the private collection of a central london gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the uk/european art market before 2000. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":9000,"lotNumber":"70","title":{"en":"ptolemaic gold ring with carnelian crocodile intaglio"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/42586/lot/17427/view","tags":["ukJewellery_Rings","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":3000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:09:55.524Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£6,000 - £9,000","currency":"GBP","id":17427,"estimateMin":6000},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17428/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17428/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17428/006/006.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-03-14","available":false,"description":{"en":"hyksos period, ca. 1638-1530 bc.a hyksos period steatite scarab detailed with a ridged elytra and head. the reverse is inscribed with hieroglyphs, including a highly stylised, front facing anthropomorphic figure. size: 18.2mm x 12.6mm; 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weight: 15.85g provenance: private london collection, uk art market before 2000. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":3500,"lotNumber":"71A","title":{"en":"phoenician swivel ring with a frog"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/42586/lot/17429/view","tags":["ukJewellery_Rings","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":1500,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:09:55.527Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£2,500 - £3,500","currency":"GBP","id":17429,"estimateMin":2500},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17430/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17430/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17430/006/006.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-03-14","available":false,"description":{"en":"hyksos period, ca. 1638-1530 bc.a hyksos period steatite scarab detailed with a ridged elytra and head. the reverse is inscribed with hieroglyphs, including nefer signs (nfr) and maat feather (šw), flanked by the teardrops of the eye of horus. size: 17.2mm x 12.1mm; 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weight: 13g 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."},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"78","title":{"en":"greek hellenistic gold fittings with rosette pattern"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/42586/lot/17433/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":1000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-30T01:41:26.945Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£2,000 - £3,000","currency":"GBP","id":17433,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":3000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17434/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17434/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17434/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17434/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17434/010/010.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 100-200.a gold finger ring set with a carnelian intaglio featuring a delightful portrayal of two grasshoppers, one perched atop the other. grasshoppers were often associated with themes of abundance, fertility, and prosperity in roman culture, representing the bountiful harvest and the cycle of life. for a similar example, see. the british museum, accession number: 1987,0212.388. item is accompanied by a report from striptwist ltd, a london-based company run by precious metal specialist dr jack ogden. size: d:15.09mm / us: 4 / uk: h 1/2; 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weight: 150g provenance: property of a central london gallery; formerly in a south english estate collection; acquired in the 1990s from andre de munter, brussels, belgium; previously in an old european collection."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"116","title":{"en":"greek black glaze footed dish"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/42586/lot/17451/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Ceramics","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:09:55.806Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£400 - £600","currency":"GBP","id":17451,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17452/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17452/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17452/006/006.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-03-14","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 350 bc.a black slip skyphos featuring deep, curved sides, resting on a sturdy ring foot. the vessel is fitted with two equally spaced loop handles, positioned on either side of the cup. the skyphos was a popular drinking vessel in ancient greece, used for serving wine and other beverages during social occasions. cf. the brooklyn museum, accession number 05.3. size: 100mm x 175mm; weight: 245g provenance: property of a central london gallery; formerly in a south english estate collection; acquired in the 1990s from andre de munter, brussels, belgium; previously in an old european collection."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"118","title":{"en":"attic black-glazed skyphos"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/42586/lot/17452/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Ceramics","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:09:51.142Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£400 - £600","currency":"GBP","id":17452,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":300,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17453/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17453/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17453/006/006.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-03-14","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 350 bc.a black glazed olpe featuring an inverted pear-shaped body with incised vertical grooves around the shoulder. the mug has a short cylindrical neck leading to an everted rim and is equipped with a side handle for easy handling. size: 105mm x 95mm; 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weight: 465g provenance: private london collection, b.a.; formerly in pre-2000 european collection."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"149","title":{"en":"daunian bichrome pottery jug"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/42586/lot/17471/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Ceramics","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-23T18:03:06.240Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£400 - £600","currency":"GBP","id":17471,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17472/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17472/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17472/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17472/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17472/010/010.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-03-14","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 500-400 bc.a terracotta kyathos with a broad, rounded body, and an arched handle that protrudes vertically from the edge of the rim. the upper part of the vessel is decorated with brown-painted bands. the same brown paint was used to decorate the handle with linear designs. the kyathos was used for scooping and pouring liquids, such as wine or oil, during meals and festivities.size: 100mm x 100mm; weight: 175g provenance: property of a north london gentleman; from a european collection of italic native pottery, france, bought in paris in the 1990s."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"150","title":{"en":"daunian pottery kyathos"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/42586/lot/17472/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Ceramics","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:09:46.330Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£400 - £600","currency":"GBP","id":17472,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":500,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17473/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17473/004/004.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"coptic culture, ca. 100 bc - ad 100 .a wooden comb with a decorative program consisting of nine concentric circles on a central rectangular panel. the comb is set with thick teeth on one side and fine teeth on the other. fine tooth combs were important in the ancient world for controlling lice, nits, and other pests. these would have been used for someone's natural hair, rather than the elaborate wigs favored by egyptians, which required more complex tools. for a similar example, see british museum, museum number: ea.55052. for additional information, see mirjam andres, (2002) hessisches puppenmuseum hanau, \"die antikensammlung\" p. 236. size: 85mm x 65mm; weight: 5g provenance: prince collection, 1990s-2014, acquired from antiken kabinett, germany. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"150A","title":{"en":"egyptian wooden coptic double-comb"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/42586/lot/17473/view","tags":["ukFashion_VanityItems","ukFashion","ukFashion_all"],"directSalePrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:09:46.355Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£750 - £1,500","currency":"GBP","id":17473,"estimateMin":750},{"startPrice":100,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17474/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17474/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17474/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17474/010/010.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17474/011/011.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17474/012/012.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 550-450 bc.a buff-coloured pottery olpe adorned with horizontal bands in dark brown and ochre hues. the central band features a pattern of dark brown dots. the vessel boasts a biconical body with a flat circular base and an outward-flaring rim, complemented by a handle on the side. olpai were essential vessels in everyday life, utilized for pouring and storing liquids. for a similar, please see the metropolitan museum of art, accession number: 66.11.6. size: 110mm x 120mm; 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weight: 255g provenance: property of a north london gentleman; from a european collection of italic native pottery, france, bought in paris in the 1990s."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"152","title":{"en":"daunian bichrome pottery jug"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/42586/lot/17475/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Ceramics","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":100,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:09:46.361Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£200 - £300","currency":"GBP","id":17475,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":900,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17476/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17476/004/004.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"new kingdom, reign of akhenaton, ca. 1352 - 1336 bc.a pottery neck and rim fragment from a large wine jar with high cylindrical shape and rings of painted decoration in blue, red and black. for a similar example, see the brooklyn museum, acc. no. 16.140. size: 60-120mm x 45-80mm; weight: 100g 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."},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"152A","title":{"en":"egyptian amarna pottery neck of jar"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/42586/lot/17476/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Ceramics","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":900,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:09:46.374Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£2,000 - £3,000","currency":"GBP","id":17476,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":500,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17477/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17477/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17477/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17477/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17477/010/010.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":".a wheel-thrown pottery jug of an ovoid-biconical body on a low ring foot. the strap handle is arching from the shoulder to the mid-section of a funnel-shaped neck. the exterior is decorated with brown painted bands around the upper part of the vessel, including the neck. size: 220mm x 180mm; weight: 615g provenance: property of a north london gentleman; formerly in a european collection, france, bought in paris in the 1990s."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"153","title":{"en":"cypriot pottery jug"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/42586/lot/17477/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Ceramics","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:09:46.380Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£750 - £1,500","currency":"GBP","id":17477,"estimateMin":750},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17478/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17478/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17478/006/006.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"new kingdom, 19th dynasty, reign of rameses iii, ca. 1184 - 1153 bc.a faience tile inlay with green coloured pattern of petals on ivory background. this decorative tile is thought to be associated with the ceramic art of the reign of pharaoh ramesses iii. it was intended to fit together with similar tiles to form a horizontal pattern of petals. for a similar example, see hayes, william c. 1959. scepter of egypt ii: a background for the study of the egyptian antiquities in the metropolitan museum of art: the hyksos period and the new kingdom (1675-1080 b.c.). cambridge, mass.: the metropolitan museum of art, p. 368, fig. 232. size: 35mm x 25mm; 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weight: 155g provenance: property of a north london gentleman; from a european collection of italic native pottery, france, bought in paris in the 1990s."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"162","title":{"en":"daunian pottery double situla"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/42586/lot/17480/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Ceramics","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:09:46.397Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£400 - £600","currency":"GBP","id":17480,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":900,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17481/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17481/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17481/006/006.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"new kingdom, ca. 1550-1070 bc.a wooden case formed by two tubes joined together by a reinforcing projection at the top consisting of a drilled a hole for the pivot of the lid. the case has two wells and originally stored a small, wooden stick for application. makeup was common in ancient egypt and was focused on the eyes to replicate the appearance of the sun god, re or horus. kohl eyeliner, made of powdered antimony, burnt almonds, black copper oxide and brown ochre, was a frequently used material. size: 50mm x 50mm; weight: 28g provenance: provenance: prince collection, 1990s-2014, acquired from kurt flimm. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"162A","title":{"en":"egyptian wood new kingdom double tube-kohl case"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/42586/lot/17481/view","tags":["ukFashion_VanityItems","ukFashion","ukFashion_all"],"directSalePrice":900,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:09:46.401Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£2,000 - £3,000","currency":"GBP","id":17481,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17482/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17482/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17482/006/006.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 6th-4th century bc.a large, elegant black-glazed skyphos with a low pedestal disc foot and twin opposing handles. it is decorated on the exterior with finely incised concentric bands and its lustrous glaze is very well preserved. repaired from approximately nine original pieces. size: 100mm x 190mm; weight: 610g provenance: property of a london gallery, acquired on the us art market, private nj. collection, by descent to family, acquired 1950\u2019s - 1960\u2019s."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"165","title":{"en":"south italian black-glaze skyphos"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/42586/lot/17482/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Ceramics","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:09:51.145Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£400 - £600","currency":"GBP","id":17482,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":300,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17483/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17483/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17483/006/006.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"new kingdom, ca. 1550 - 1070 bc.a faience plaque of the conventional type found in foundation deposits of this period. the glaze was originally very brilliant blue but is now considerably deteriorated. for additional information, see j. weinstein, 'foundation deposits in ancient egypt' 258 (unpublished thesis, 1973); b. porter & r. moss, 'topographical bibliography of ancient egyptian hieroglyphic texts, reliefs and paintings' iii size: 90mm x 40mm; weight: 35g provenance: prince collection, 1990s-2014, acquired from h. nowes, ancient art."},"estimateMax":900,"lotNumber":"165A","title":{"en":"egyptian faience foundation deposit plaque"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/42586/lot/17483/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":300,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-30T01:41:25.449Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£600 - £900","currency":"GBP","id":17483,"estimateMin":600},{"startPrice":200,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17484/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17484/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17484/006/006.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 350 bc.a campanian skyphos adorned with a rich, chocolate brown glaze. the vessel has a wide tapering body ending in a flared foot. the beautiful glaze ends abruptly in the bottom third of the body, letting the original colour shine through and creating an interesting contrast. the vessel is fitted with two rounded, vertical handles on opposing sides. size: 75mm x 85mm; 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weight: 135g provenance: prince collection, 1990s-2014; ex. j. m. talleux (1930-1995) collection, grand fort philippe, france. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":9000,"lotNumber":"192A","title":{"en":"two egyptian faience rosette inlays"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/42586/lot/17498/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":3000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-30T01:41:25.454Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£6,000 - £9,000","currency":"GBP","id":17498,"estimateMin":6000},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17499/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17499/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17499/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17499/008/008.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"new kingdom, 20th dynasty, ca. 1184 - 1153 bc.a conical-shaped glazed faience composition set with creamy brown petals on a brown background with a yellow central boss. thousands of similar rosettes were found at the delta site of tell el-yahudiya where a small palace of ramesses iii was discovered. for additional information, see f. dunn friedman (ed.), gifts of the nile. ancient egyptian faience, (providence 1998), pp.87 & 197, nos. 55-56. size: 38mm x 38mm; 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weight: 3.7g provenance: prince collection, 1990s-2014, acquired from kyros melas, london, dec 2007."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"200","title":{"en":"egyptian faience rosette inlay"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/42586/lot/17503/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-30T01:41:25.459Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£400 - £600","currency":"GBP","id":17503,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":500,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17504/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17504/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17504/006/006.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 100-300.a pair of gold earrings, each featuring a shield-boss as their centrepiece. from the top edge of each of the bosses, a loop emerges, allowing for the attachment of a hook with its broadened and flattened strap intricately covered with a ropework decoration to both faces. suspended below are clusters of spheres adorned with applied filigree. cf. christie's, live auction 1164, ancient jewelry, 13 december 2002, lot 639.size: 41mm x 16mm; weight: 6g provenance: private london collection, pre-2000s."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"201","title":{"en":"matched pair of roman gold filigree earrings"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/42586/lot/17504/view","tags":["ukJewellery_Earrings","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:09:51.143Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£750 - £1,500","currency":"GBP","id":17504,"estimateMin":750},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17505/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17505/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17505/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17505/008/008.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-03-14","available":false,"description":{"en":"new kingdom, 20th dynasty, ca. 1184 - 1153 bc.a glazed faience rosette set with blue brown petals on a brown background with a yellow central boss. thousands of similar rosettes were found at the delta site of tell el-yahudiya, where a small palace of ramesses iii was discovered. for additional information, see f. dunn friedman (ed.), gifts of the nile. ancient egyptian faience, (providence 1998), pp.87 & 197, nos. 55-56. size: 30mm x 30mm; 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weight: 2.4kg provenance: prince collection, 1990s-2014, acquired from galerie uraeus, alkis. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":6000,"lotNumber":"214A","title":{"en":"group of ten faience inlays"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/42586/lot/17513/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Ceramics","ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":2000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-30T01:41:37.162Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£4,000 - £6,000","currency":"GBP","id":17513,"estimateMin":4000},{"startPrice":500,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17514/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17514/004/004.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 100-300 .a dog collar composed of multiple iron-wrought looped rods with protruding spike ends. collars such as this one were used to protect guardian dogs from attack by wolves. size: 35mm x 230mm; 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(2002) lead roman mirrors in varna archaeological museum, archaeologia bulgarica 6(3), pp. 63-99. size: 95mm x 55mm; weight: 30g provenance: from the private collection of a south london art professional; previously in a collection formed on the uk/european art market in the 1990s."},"estimateMax":150,"lotNumber":"217","title":{"en":"roman lead votive mirror"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/42586/lot/17515/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukDecorativeArts_Metalware","ukCollectibles","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukCollectibles_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":50,"soldPrice":50,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-30T01:41:37.165Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£75 - £150","currency":"GBP","id":17515,"estimateMin":75},{"startPrice":1500,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17516/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17516/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17516/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17516/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17516/010/010.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"new kingdom, reign of akhenaton, ca. 1352 - 1336 bc.a reddish-buff pottery neck fragment of a jar with face of hathor and papyrus columns. elaborately decorated neck in red, black and blue. the pastel pigment was made from groundup blue frit, a mixture of cobalt and alum. originally, potters relied on blue paint to accentuate small details, such as the grape cluster hanging from a vine on the wine jar in this case. over time, artists began to use blue paint for more complex designs and figures. size: 120mm x 140mm; weight: 425g 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."},"estimateMax":6000,"lotNumber":"217A","title":{"en":"egyptian amarna pottery neck of jar"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/42586/lot/17516/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Ceramics","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":1500,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:09:55.525Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£4,000 - £6,000","currency":"GBP","id":17516,"estimateMin":4000},{"startPrice":1500,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17517/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17517/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17517/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17517/008/008.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"amarna period, reign of akhenaton, ca. 1352 - 1336 bc.a sunk relief sculpted with incised interior modelling, the priest depicted in profile to the left, his head cleanly shaven, his idealising face with an elongated lidded eye beneath a gently arching brow, the nose well formed, the full lips slightly pursed, the ear with fleshy lobe. size: 80mm x 70mm; weight: 195g provenance: prince collection, 1990s-2014, acquired from jean-david cahn auktionen. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":6000,"lotNumber":"218","title":{"en":"egyptian limestone amarna relef of a priest"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/42586/lot/17517/view","tags":["ukArt_Sculpture","ukArt_all","ukArt"],"directSalePrice":1500,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:09:55.527Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£4,000 - £6,000","currency":"GBP","id":17517,"estimateMin":4000},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17518/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17518/004/004.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"new kingdom, ca. 1550-1070 bc.fragments of vibrant yellow glass vase in the form of a pomegranate with elongated shape and a naturalistic calyx. these vase types were used in life, but also, such objects with beautiful elegance were used in tombs to accompany the deceased to the afterlife. one such example is the example found in the tomb of tutankhamun. see global egyptian museum. acc. no. 01/001/15718. je 62198. cf. scott, nora e. 1944. home life of the ancient egyptians: a picture book. new york: plantin press, fig. 16. schlick-nolte, birgit 1968. die glasgefäße im alten ägypten, münchner ägyptologische studien, 14. berlin: b. hessling, pp. 42, 76, pl. 27, no. 14. for similar see: metropolitan museum of art, acc. no. 26.7.1180, 44.4.52-related.size: 25-70mm x 15-75mm; 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weight: 170g provenance: prince collection, 1990s-2014, acquired from robert r. bigler, switzerland; ex. collection a. obrecht, solothurn/switzerland. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":6000,"lotNumber":"259A","title":{"en":"eastern greek terracotta marrows"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/42586/lot/17542/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Ceramics","ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":2000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-30T01:41:37.171Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£4,000 - £6,000","currency":"GBP","id":17542,"estimateMin":4000},{"startPrice":900,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17543/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17543/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17543/006/006.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 200-300.a carnelian intaglio with a depiction of jupiter, the most powerful of the gods in roman mythology. the god is portrayed in his left profile, with a commanding presence and facial features that exude an aura of divine authority. notably, jupiter is depicted with an abundant beard and hair, symbolizing his mature wisdom and power. his face reveals a prominent brow, piercing eyes that emanate a sense of divine insight, and a regal nose that adds to his dignified countenance. jupiter was one of the central deities in the roman pantheon. he was revered as the ruler of the gods, associated with the sky, thunder, and lightning. this intaglio is set in a possibly later solid gold ring with a tapering profile.size: d:13.67mm / us: 2 1/2 / uk: e; 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the mougins museum of classical art (macm), inv. number: mmoca615; richard hattatt (2000), a visual catalogue of richard hattatt's ancient brooches. oxbow books, p. 357, item 1145. size: 25mm x 25mm; weight: 8g provenance: from the private collection of a south london art professional; previously in a collection formed on the uk/european art market in the 1990s."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"266","title":{"en":"roman bronze swastika brooch"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/42586/lot/17547/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukDecorativeArts_Metalware","ukCollectibles","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukCollectibles_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":100,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-30T01:41:35.199Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£200 - £300","currency":"GBP","id":17547,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":500,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17548/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17548/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17548/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17548/008/008.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 600 bc.a hollow terracotta figure of a mother goddess holding a child in her arms. the goddess is depicted wearing a belted robe with a v-neckline and a pleated long skirt. her head is covered with a veil and her face radiates tranquility. the child is closely nestled against the mother, creating a poignant representation. the reverse side of the figure remains unadorned. mounted on a custom-made stand. size: 155mm x 70mm; 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weight: 4.78kg provenance: private uk collection; from an old london collection formed in the 1990s."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"421","title":{"en":"indus valley terracotta vessel with zebu bulls"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/42586/lot/17625/view","tags":["ukAsianAntiques_SouthAsian","ukAsianAntiques_all","ukAsianAntiques"],"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:09:46.589Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£400 - £600","currency":"GBP","id":17625,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":200,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17626/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17626/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17626/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17626/008/008.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 6th-7th century ad.a silver finger ring with a thin circular hoop and flattened, discoid bezel bearing an expanding cross motif within a circle formed of etched crescent shapes. each finial of the cross is also complemented by a small crescent. size: d:19.15mm / us: 9 1/4 / uk: s; 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weight: 6g 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."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"423","title":{"en":"tudor period silver wedding band"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/42586/lot/17627/view","tags":["ukJewellery_Rings","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:09:46.645Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£400 - £600","currency":"GBP","id":17627,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":200,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17628/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17628/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17628/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17628/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17628/010/010.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 3000-2500 bc.a terracotta bowl with its substantial size, and flaring, deep body resting upon a low ring base. while the exterior surface remains impeccably smooth and devoid of ornamentation, the interior unveils an arrangement of three, black-painted concentric decorative bands. size: 110mm x 305mm; 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weight: 445g provenance: property of a north london gentleman; previously acquire on the uk/european art market in the 1980s."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"496","title":{"en":"ancient bronze sword"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/42586/lot/17662/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_WeaponsArmor","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":500,"soldPrice":550,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:11:01.005Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£750 - £1,500","currency":"GBP","id":17662,"estimateMin":750},{"startPrice":500,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17663/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/17663/004/004.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 2nd millennium bc.a bronze axe head with a socket cast in one piece with a flat axe blade with a slightly curved cutting edge. the socket with flange wings to help keep a wooden pole in place. size: 170mm x 50mm; 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