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weight: 2.9kg. provenance: private uk collection, acquired on the us art market; ex. secret eye, new york, 1977; ex. arte primitivo, new york, important classical, egyptian, and asian antiquities, 8 october 2003, lot 13; ex. donald wonder (1938-2023), california & new jersey, thence by descent. a copy of the original paperwork available.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter. this piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by simone musso, consultant curator for egyptian antiquities at the stibbert museum, florence, italy, member of the nuri archaeological expedition."},"estimateMax":9000,"lotNumber":"2","title":{"en":"egyptian fragment of sandstone funerary stela"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/23955/view","tags":["ukArt_Sculpture","ukArt_all","ukArt"],"directSalePrice":3000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:24.375Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£4,500 - £9,000","currency":"GBP","id":23955,"estimateMin":4500},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23956/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23956/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23956/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23956/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23956/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"late period, ca. 664 - 332 bc. a head of a male figure carved from granite, with an age-darkened surface. the piece exhibits traditional elongated eyes and a bulbous bag wig characteristic of late period egypt. the serene expression includes almond-shaped eyes, a broad nose, and sunken cheeks, beneath a smooth wig positioned behind the ears. size: 195mm x 180mm; weight: 3.06kg. provenance: private uk collection; acquired on the french market in the 1970s. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter. this piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by simone musso, consultant curator for egyptian antiquities at the stibbert museum, florence, italy, member of the nuri archaeological expedition."},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"3","title":{"en":"rare egyptian granite face of a official"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/23956/view","tags":["ukArt_Sculpture","ukArt_all","ukArt"],"directSalePrice":1000,"soldPrice":2000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:24.376Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,500 - £3,000","currency":"GBP","id":23956,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":10000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23957/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23957/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23957/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23957/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23957/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23957/006/006.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"third intermediate period, 22nd-25th dynasties, ca. 945 - 700 bc; probably from lower egypt.. an upper part of lid of a wooden coffin decorated with polychrome painted gesso. it features a vulture headdress over a striped archaic wig, with a central black scarab symbolising regeneration. the pink-hued face displays pronounced black-outlined eyes and eyebrows. the closed hands are adorned with coloured designs, possibly representing richly patterned gloves. for similar see: j. h. taylor \"coffins as evidence for a north-south divide in 22nd-25th dynasties\" in \"the libyan period in egypt. historical and cultural studies into the 21st-24th dynasties proceedings of a conference at the leiden university 25-27 october 2007, pp. 375-409. size: 720mm x 500mm; weight: 4.7kg. provenance: private london collection; acquired on the dutch art market; ex. mr. hans kamps collection (1953 \u2013 2023), acquired from glenn howard ancient art; ex. swiss collection, ex. va collection; this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter. this piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by simone musso, consultant curator for egyptian antiquities at the stibbert museum, florence, italy, member of the nuri archaeological expedition."},"estimateMax":30000,"lotNumber":"4","title":{"en":"upper part of a lid of egyptian wooden coffin"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/23957/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-23T18:10:59.032Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£15,000 - £30,000","currency":"GBP","id":23957,"estimateMin":15000},{"startPrice":10000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23958/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23958/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23958/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23958/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23958/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23958/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23958/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23958/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23958/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23958/010/010.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"end of the old kingdom / beginning of the first intermediate period, dynasties vii-viii, ca. 2181 - 2160 bc. a beautiful limestone egyptian false door consisting of a recessed central panel surrounded by two columns and one upper register of inscribed hieroglyphs. it belonged to ima, a high official at the royal court, as shown in his titles: \u201cking's acquaintance\u201d, \u201cking's nobleman of the house of the dignitaries\u201d and \u201c inspector of the spear(?)\u201d. this title is a unicum, in fact it is not found in other known monuments. this false door has all the canonical parts: the decorated torus, the upper lintel, the outer door jambs, the lower lintel and the inner jambs. between the inner jambs there is a narrow niche suggesting the entrance to a door with a rolled-up mat (drum) above it. in the space between the outer jambs there is a panel with a scene in sunk-relief : the deceased seated in front of the offering table. he is also depicted in sunk-relief on the outer jambs, standing up, looking inwards, with the emblems of his rank, the staff and the sceptre, in his hands. in the inner right jamb, a standing up woman is depicted in sunkrelief, looking inwards, with a lotus flower in her right hand. above her figure a hieroglyphic text reports her titles and name: \u201cking's acquaintance, priestess of hathor, pef\u201d, she is probably ima\u2019s wife. for similar see: the metropolitan museum of art accession number: 64.100 (model). size: 700mm x 410mm; weight: 23kg size: 700mm x 410mm; weight: 23kg. provenance: property of a london collector; formerly with mayfair family s. a., acquired from a london professor in the late 1970s. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter. this piece is accompanied by an authentication report from simone musso, consultant curator for egyptian antiquities at the stibbert museum, florence, italy, member of the nuri archaeological expedition."},"estimateMax":50000,"lotNumber":"5","title":{"en":"rare egyptian limestone false door stele of ima with hieroglyphs - fully translated"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/23958/view","tags":["ukArt_Sculpture","ukArt_all","ukArt"],"directSalePrice":10000,"soldPrice":20000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:24.378Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£30,000 - £50,000","currency":"GBP","id":23958,"estimateMin":30000},{"startPrice":5000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23959/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23959/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23959/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23959/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23959/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23959/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23959/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23959/008/008.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"new kingdom, 19th dynasty, ca. 1307 - 1196 bc. a black stone head of a pharaoh. the figure wears a headdress with visible detailing, though weathering has softened some of the features. the face exhibits a serene expression, with clearly defined eyes, nose, and mouth, while the ears are depicted prominently. the surface of the stone has a rough, uneven texture. the statue is mounted on a custom-made modern display stand. size: 270mm x 180mm; weight: 7.8kg. provenance: private uk collection, acquired on the us art market; ex. countess adelheid lanckoronska (1903-1980), vienna and zurich; ex. folio fine art, london, 1970; estate of george halpern, new york; ex. sotheby's, new york, important antiquities, 10 december 1999, lot 425; ex. donald wonder (1938-2023), new jersey; thence by descent. a copy of the original paperwork is available.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":15000,"lotNumber":"6","title":{"en":"large egyptian black stone head of an official"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/23959/view","tags":["ukArt_Sculpture","ukArt_all","ukArt"],"directSalePrice":5000,"soldPrice":7000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:24.379Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£7,500 - £15,000","currency":"GBP","id":23959,"estimateMin":7500},{"startPrice":3000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23960/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23960/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23960/003/003.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"late period, ca. 664 - 332 bc. a stunning sandstone panel with two main figures. the first is a woman, possibly a goddess consort like mut or amenet, or a clerical figure known as the divine adoratrice. she has her partial right arm extended and is dressed in a sheath gown, adorned with a large wesekh pectoral collar around her neck. her headdress resembles a vulture, with its wings draped behind her ears, lappets down to her breasts, and a pair of ostrich feather plumes partially visible on top. this suggests her role as a divine adoratrice of amun, and she is holding an ankh (the cross symbol). the second figure is a man seated on a large chair upon a stage. he wears a short skirt, and his bald head is crowned with feathers. size: 320mm x 180mm; weight: 3.7kg. provenance: private uk collection, acquired on the us art market; ex. harmer rooke galleries, new york; ex. donald wonder (1938-2023), california & new jersey, where acquired from the above, 9 august 1983; thence by descent. a copy of the original paperwork available.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":9000,"lotNumber":"7","title":{"en":"egyptian sandstone relief depicting amon"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/23960/view","tags":["ukArt_Sculpture","ukArt_all","ukArt"],"directSalePrice":3000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:24.381Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£4,500 - £9,000","currency":"GBP","id":23960,"estimateMin":4500},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23961/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23961/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23961/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23961/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"middle kingdom, ca. 1991 - 1790 bc. a rare faience of a hand-built concubine, nude and covered in turquoise-hued glaze, with arms held loosely at her sides. dozens of hand-painted black rhombs cover her long dress and highlight details the necklace and the bracelets. for similar see: the metropolitan museum of art, accession number: 22.1.180. size: 110mm x 50mm; weight: 150g. provenance: private uk collection; acquired on the french market in the 1970s. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter. this piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by simone musso, consultant curator for egyptian antiquities at the stibbert museum, florence, italy, member of the nuri archaeological expedition."},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"8","title":{"en":"egyptian green faience statuette of a concubine"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/23961/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Figurines","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":1000,"soldPrice":1400,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:24.382Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,500 - £3,000","currency":"GBP","id":23961,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23962/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23962/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23962/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23962/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23962/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23962/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23962/007/007.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"middle kingdom, ca. 2055 - 1790 bc. a carved wooden female figure stands atop an integral platform, featuring close-set legs with slightly bent knees. remnants of white and red pigments are visible, indicating the sheath dress she may have once worn, while black pigment accentuates her hair and face. size: 250mm x 55mm; weight: 50g. provenance: private uk collection; acquired on the french market in the 1970s. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"9","title":{"en":"egyptian wooden polychrome statuette"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/23962/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Figurines","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":1000,"soldPrice":1000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:24.383Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,500 - £3,000","currency":"GBP","id":23962,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23963/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23963/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23963/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23963/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 1069 - 664 bc. a faience ushabti standing in a dignified pose, that is enrobed in layers of incredibly lustrous, brilliant pale faience glaze. the figure presents in characteristic ushabti fashion by standing in mummiform with fused legs and feet, crossing both arms atop the chest with a pair of black-painted picks in his hands, and with a seed bag draped from both shoulders down to the middle of his back. the protruding visage exhibits gently modelled features like almond-shaped eyes outlined heavily with black pigment, a flush nose, a slender mouth with indented corners, and tall ears, all framed within the striated lappets of his tripartite wig. a column of hieroglyphic symbols down the front and onto the feet. a vertical inscription is painted on the front reading, \u201cthe illuminated one, the osiris, sem priest of ptah, son of the king (prince), khaemwaset\u201d. size: 165mm x 40mm; weight: 200g. provenance: private uk collection; ex. uk art market; english private collection; with hixenbaugh ancient art (new york); formerly in the collection of leopoldo benguerel y godo, barcelona; acquired in london in the 1960s. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"10","title":{"en":"egyptian pale green faience ushabti of khaemwaset - translated"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/23963/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Figurines","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":1000,"soldPrice":1000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:24.385Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,500 - £3,000","currency":"GBP","id":23963,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":4000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23964/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23964/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23964/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23964/004/004.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"late period to ptolemaic period, ca. 664 - 30 bc. a bronze feline head with upright ears, deep-set eyes, a defined nose with whisker pads, and a closed mouth. the patina is a mottled green, typical of aged bronze. the head is mounted on a square, off-white marble pedestal. for similar see: the metropolitan museum of art, object number: 40.5. size: 120mm x 65mm; weight: 855g. provenance: private uk collection; ex. private french collection, in the 1970s; ex. patrick decllerck, auction, france, sale no. 775, 2014.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter. this piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by simone musso, consultant curator for egyptian antiquities at the stibbert museum, florence, italy, member of the nuri archaeological expedition."},"estimateMax":10000,"lotNumber":"11","title":{"en":"egyptian bronze head of a cat"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/23964/view","tags":["ukArt_Sculpture","ukArt_all","ukArt"],"directSalePrice":4000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:17.073Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£6,000 - £10,000","currency":"GBP","id":23964,"estimateMin":6000},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23965/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23965/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23965/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23965/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23965/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"18th dynasty, ca. 1353 - 1336 bc. a block of crystalline marble shaped as a double cartouche, enclosing inscriptions of the sun disc aten: \u201cra-harakhty rising in the horizon\u201d and \u201cin his name as the light which is in the aten.\u201d the sides bear the name of the king, linking the god aten to his intermediary on earth. this block was originally part of a stairway railing in a temple dedicated to the god aten. for similar see: the metropolitan museum of art, accession number: 21.9.431. size: 120mm x 120mm; weight: 965g. provenance: private uk collection; acquired on the french market in the 1970s. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"12","title":{"en":"egyptian bas-relief with double cartouche of amenophis iv / akhenaton"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/23965/view","tags":["ukAntiqueVF_SalvageArchitecturalAntiques","ukAntiqueVF","ukAntiqueVF_all"],"directSalePrice":1000,"soldPrice":6500,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:17.075Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,500 - £3,000","currency":"GBP","id":23965,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":2000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23966/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23966/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23966/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23966/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23966/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"early dynastic, ca. 3100 - 2686 bc. a carved alabaster jar of sturdy form and creamy tan hue with a baluster-shaped body and a squat rim atop the shoulder. the size and shape of the rim indicate this was originally made to accompany a lid to enclose the contents held inside. size: 350mm x 190mm; 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weight: 2.8kg. provenance: private uk collection, acquired on the uk art market; ex. mayfair gallery, 1980s.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"14","title":{"en":"large egyptian alabaster alabastron"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/23967/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":1000,"soldPrice":1000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-23T18:10:59.041Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,500 - £3,000","currency":"GBP","id":23967,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":8000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23968/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23968/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23968/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23968/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23968/005/005.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"new kingdom - late period, ca. 1550 - 332 bc. a necklace composed of two main strands featuring tubular-shaped faience beads in a blue hue characteristic of new kingdom productions, alternating with seed-shaped carnelian and gold beads. between the two main strands are situated djed-shaped beads made from gold and inlaid with stones. this piece exemplifies the typical craftsmanship of the late pharaonic period. the necklace is fastened at the back with a hook-and-loop system. size: 240/480mm x 25mm; weight: 14g. provenance: private uk collection; ex. us art market; ex. mr. & mrs. carl tautcnhahn, houston, tx, purchased sept 28, 1980. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter this piece is accompanied by a historical report from alessandro neri, an international cultural heritage expert based in florence, italy. this piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by sami fortune, ancient jewellery specialist."},"estimateMax":20000,"lotNumber":"15","title":{"en":"rare egyptian faience necklace - wearable"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/23968/view","tags":["ukJewellery_NecklacesPendants","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":8000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:17.076Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£12,000 - £20,000","currency":"GBP","id":23968,"estimateMin":12000},{"startPrice":2000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23969/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23969/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23969/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 100 bc - ad 100. a circular gold plaque with a recessed central field bordered by a flat rim, incised with fine hatching along its edge. the cavetto is plain and smooth, with a detailed design at the base of the recess depicting the eye of horus in the centre. the design features symmetrical cells housing inlays, predominantly in shades of blue, turquoise, and white or cream. the back is fitted with suspension loops. size: 30mm x 30mm; weight: 10g. provenance: private uk collection, acquired on the us art market; ex. simone de monbrison, paris, prior to 1970; ex. private collection (1926-2019), chicago, acquired from the above, 17 july 1970. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":6000,"lotNumber":"16","title":{"en":"egyptian gold brooch with stone inlaid horus eye"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/23969/view","tags":["ukJewellery_BroochesPins","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":2000,"soldPrice":7000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:17.078Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£3,000 - £6,000","currency":"GBP","id":23969,"estimateMin":3000},{"startPrice":3000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23970/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23970/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23970/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23970/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23970/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23970/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23970/007/007.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"late period, ca. 664 - 332 bc. a mould-formed gold amulet of a snake representing an asp or a royal uraeus cobra. the serpentine creature rests atop an integral rectangular plinth and features a high-arching back, a slightly flared hood lining its incised neck, and a reared head with small eyes and a slit-form mouth. size: 25mm x 15mm; weight: 12g. provenance: private uk collection; ex. us art market; furmen mebb, new york city, purchased may 12, 1976. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter. this piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by sami fortune, ancient jewellery specialist."},"estimateMax":9000,"lotNumber":"17","title":{"en":"egyptian gold raised cobra"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/23970/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":3000,"soldPrice":3000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-23T18:10:59.045Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£4,500 - £9,000","currency":"GBP","id":23970,"estimateMin":4500},{"startPrice":3000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23971/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23971/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23971/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23971/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23971/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23971/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23971/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23971/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23971/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23971/010/010.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ptolemaic period, ca. 332 - 30 bc. a gold 21 ct bracelet shaped like a snake features five coils, with the head and tail crafted in realistic detail, showing individually engraved scales. the body has a smooth band section in the middle. for similar see: christie's, live auction 2771, ancient jewelry, lot. 270. size: 90mm x 60mm; weight: 45g. provenance: private london collection, acquired on the london art market in the 1980s. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter. this piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by sami fortune, ancient jewellery specialist."},"estimateMax":9000,"lotNumber":"18","title":{"en":"ptolemaic gold snake bracelet"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/23971/view","tags":["ukJewellery_Bracelets","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":3000,"soldPrice":9500,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:17.079Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£4,500 - £9,000","currency":"GBP","id":23971,"estimateMin":4500},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23972/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23972/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23972/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23972/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23972/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23972/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23972/007/007.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 30 bc - ad 200. a gold 21.8 ct snake ring with a naturalistic head and engraved scales on the body and on the head, the tail is slightly twisted. for similar see: the british museum, museum number 1917,0501.950. size: d:19.96mm / us: 10 1/4 / uk: u; weight: 7g. provenance: private uk collection; from an old british collection formed in the 1990s. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter. this piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by sami fortune, ancient jewellery specialist."},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"19","title":{"en":"romano-egyptian gold snake ring"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/23972/view","tags":["ukJewellery_Rings","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":1000,"soldPrice":2000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:17.081Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,500 - £3,000","currency":"GBP","id":23972,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":3000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23973/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23973/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23973/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23973/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23973/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23973/006/006.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"new kingdom, ca. 1550 - 1069 bc. a stunning gold ring with a round, column-shaped hoop and a bezel designed in the form of two lotus flower capitals, inlaid with blue and red glass. the flowers are flanked by two gold pistils, enhancing the intricate design of the piece. for similar see: the walters art museum, accession number vo.77 (57.1474, 57.1475). size: d:18.14mm / us: 8 / uk: p 1/2; 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weight: 9g. provenance: private uk collection, acquired on the us art market; ex. tautenhahn, before 1982. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter. this piece is accompanied by an authentication report by simone musso, consultant curator for egyptian antiquities at the stibbert museum, florence, italy, member of the nuri archaeological expedition."},"estimateMax":6000,"lotNumber":"21","title":{"en":"egyptian silver ring depicting bastet and kittens"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/23974/view","tags":["ukJewellery_Rings","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":2000,"soldPrice":3400,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:28.531Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£3,000 - £6,000","currency":"GBP","id":23974,"estimateMin":3000},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23975/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23975/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23975/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23975/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23975/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23975/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23975/007/007.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 664 - 332 bc. a gold swivel ring set with a deep violet-purple amethyst, oval-shaped scarab. the upper body of the scarab is intricately carved, displaying detailed motifs, while the underside remains flat and unworked. the accompanying gold ring consists of a minimalistic, thin round-section hoop, embellished with three decorative ring elements. a curved frame securely holds the scarab in place. size: d:13.67mm / us: 2 1/2 / uk: e; weight: 8g. provenance: private uk collection; from an old british collection formed in the 1990s. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter. this piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by sami fortune, ancient jewellery specialist."},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"22","title":{"en":"egyptian amethyst scarab in gold ring"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/23975/view","tags":["ukJewellery_Rings","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":1000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:28.533Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,500 - £3,000","currency":"GBP","id":23975,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23976/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23976/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23976/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"middle kingdom - new kingdom, ca. 2055 - 1069 bc. a carved amethyst scarab of ovoid form with naturalistic features with folded wings represented with parallel ridges. a protruding round loop on the top. for similar see: the metropolitan museum of art, object number: 22.1.272; the british museum, registration number 1899,1016.1233. size: 33mm x 18mm; weight: 9g. provenance: private uk collection; from an old british collection formed in the 1990s."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"23","title":{"en":"egyptian amethyst scarab"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/23976/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":500,"soldPrice":550,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-23T18:10:59.067Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£750 - £1,500","currency":"GBP","id":23976,"estimateMin":750},{"startPrice":500,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23977/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23977/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23977/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23977/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23977/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23977/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23977/007/007.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"new kingdom, ca. 1550 - 1069 bc. a granite ushabti standing in mummiform with fused legs, holding farming implements for agricultural work in the afterlife. several columns of hieroglyphs are inscribed on the legs. the face features small eyes, a prominent nose, and a small chin, all beneath the lappets of a tripartite wig. size: 165mm x 55mm; weight: 375g. provenance: private uk collection; acquired on the french market in the 1970s. this piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by simone musso, consultant curator for egyptian antiquities at the stibbert museum, florence, italy, member of the nuri archaeological expedition."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"24","title":{"en":"egyptian brown faience ushabti of mahu"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/23977/view","tags":["ukArt_Sculpture","ukArt_all","ukArt"],"directSalePrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:28.534Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£750 - £1,500","currency":"GBP","id":23977,"estimateMin":750},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23978/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23978/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23978/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23978/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23978/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23978/006/006.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"new kingdom, ca. 1550 - 1069 bc. a carved limestone ushabti figure standing in mummiform with fused legs and feet protruding from the base. the figure displays horizontal striations across its surfaces, indicative of the carving process and has its arms crossed over the chest, possibly with a pick and hoe originally painted atop the stone. the serene face features almond-shaped eyes beneath heavy lids, a bulbous nose above full lips, puffy cheeks, a false beard, and tall ears, all beneath a long tripartite wig resting on the shoulders. the front side is adorned with five lines of an elegant hieroglyphic inscription. for similar see: the metropolitan museum of art, accession number: 45.4.7; the british museum, museum number ea8644; christie's, live auction 20667, antiquities, lot. 16. size: 220mm x 60mm; weight: 730g. provenance: private london collection, acquired on the london art market in the 1980s. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter. this piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by simone musso, consultant curator for egyptian antiquities at the stibbert museum, florence, italy, member of the nuri archaeological expedition."},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"25","title":{"en":"egyptian limestone ushabti"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/23978/view","tags":["ukArt_Sculpture","ukArt_all","ukArt"],"directSalePrice":1000,"soldPrice":1000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:28.535Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,500 - £3,000","currency":"GBP","id":23978,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23979/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23979/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23979/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23979/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23979/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23979/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23979/007/007.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"new kingdom, 19th dynasty, ca. 1292 - 1190 bc. a limestone ushabti with extraordinary original pigment preserved, featuring black-painted hieroglyphics inscribed vertically around its legs on a yellow ground. the figure stands in mummiform with fused legs and holds red-painted tools intended to help with agricultural work in the afterlife: a pick and hoe in crossed arms, and a braided rope carrying a bag over its left shoulder. the peaceful face exhibits slender, black-painted eyes, arching brows, a triangular nose, full lips embellished with red colour, and a tapered chin, all beneath a tripartite pale blue wig. for similar see: the british museum, object reference number 1915.0515.39.b ea41549. reviewed by simone musso, consultant curator for egyptian antiquities at the stibbert museum, florence, italy, member of the nuri archaeological expedition. provenance: private uk collection; acquired on the french market in the 1970s. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter. this piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by simone musso, consultant curator for egyptian antiquities at the stibbert museum, florence, italy, member of the nuri archaeological expedition."},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"26","title":{"en":"egyptian painted limestone ushabti of sa-aset."},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/23979/view","tags":["ukArt_Sculpture","ukArt_all","ukArt"],"directSalePrice":1000,"soldPrice":1000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:28.537Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,500 - £3,000","currency":"GBP","id":23979,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":500,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23980/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23980/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23980/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23980/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23980/005/005.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"old kingdom, first intermediate period, ca. 2400 - 2055. carved from a single piece of wood, this male figure strides forward with the left leg advanced, a traditional pose for male statues. his arms are held tightly to his sides with clenched fists, and he wears a short kilt. the figure has a relatively naturalistic face with finely delineated features, including large almond-shaped eyes, arched brows, a naturalistic nose, closed lips, and a pointed chin. an echelon-curl wig with meticulously carved rectangular locks covering the ears frames the face. traces of red, black, and white pigment further adorn the figure. his rigid posture and quiet expression reflect the ancient egyptians' intent to depict the deceased in a manner suitable for eternity. for similar see: the metropolitan museum of art, accession number: 58.125.3; the brooklyn museum, accession number 86.226.11. size: 260mm x 40mm; weight: 70g. provenance: private uk collection; acquired on the french market in the 1970s. this piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by simone musso, consultant curator for egyptian antiquities at the stibbert museum, florence, italy, member of the nuri archaeological expedition."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"27","title":{"en":"egyptian wooden statuette"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/23980/view","tags":["ukArt_Sculpture","ukArt_all","ukArt"],"directSalePrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:28.538Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£750 - £1,500","currency":"GBP","id":23980,"estimateMin":750},{"startPrice":5000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23981/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23981/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23981/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23981/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23981/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23981/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23981/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23981/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23981/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23981/010/010.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23981/011/011.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"end of xxxth dynasty/beginning of the ptolemaic period (ca. 379 - 280 bc). a faience ushabti with a tall, mummiform stance atop an integral rectangular plinth. the lower part of the body is inscribed with hieroglyphs. the figure holds a pick and hoe in crossed arms, with a thatched seed bag draped over the left shoulder. the face features almond-shaped eyes with elongated canthi, a slender nose with defined nostrils, indented mouth corners, cupped ears, and a plaited false beard. these details are framed by the striated lappets of a tripartite wig. for similar see: the metropolitan museum of art, accession number: 62.64.1; the british museum, museum number ea64347; christie's, live auction 21709, antiquities, lot 119. size: 195mm x 55mm; weight: 410g. provenance: private uk collection; ex. aaron gallery; ex. uk private collection, 2000; ex. swiss collection, early 1980s until 2000; acquired on the geneva art market, 1980. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter. this piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by simone musso, consultant curator for egyptian antiquities at the stibbert museum, florence, italy, member of the nuri archaeological expedition."},"estimateMax":15000,"lotNumber":"28","title":{"en":"rare egyptian pale green faience ushabti of the priest pa-di-usir son of setja-iret-bint"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/23981/view","tags":["ukArt_Sculpture","ukArt_all","ukArt"],"directSalePrice":5000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:28.539Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£7,500 - £15,000","currency":"GBP","id":23981,"estimateMin":7500},{"startPrice":800,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23982/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23982/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23982/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23982/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23982/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23982/006/006.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"late period, ca. 664 - 525 bc. a cast leaded-bronze figure of pharaoh, who holds a crook and flail in arms placed neatly atop the chest. the mummiform deity stares silently out from almond-shaped eyes resting beneath an atef crown, and layers of green patina have formed across the surfaces. for similar see: the british museum, museum number 1872,0816.94; christie's, live auction 7207, antiquties, lot 34. provenance: private uk collection, acquired on the us art market; private nyc collection acquired from frishman gallery tel aviv israel 1970.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"29","title":{"en":"egyptian bronze statuette of pharaoh"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/23982/view","tags":["ukArt_Sculpture","ukArt_all","ukArt"],"directSalePrice":800,"soldPrice":850,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:28.541Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,200 - £2,000","currency":"GBP","id":23982,"estimateMin":1200},{"startPrice":800,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23983/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23983/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23983/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23983/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"late period, ca. 664 - 332 bc. a finely cast bronze figure of nefertum. the standing male deity is depicted with the left leg striding forward and arms resting at the sides. he is dressed in a pleated kilt and adorned with a uraeus and a lotus-form headdress. a suspension loop is positioned on the back. for similar see: national museum of natural history, smithsonian institution, accession number 260207; the saint louis art museum, object number 221:1954. size: 210mm x 45mm; weight: 305g. provenance: private uk collection, acquired on the us art market; private nyc collection acquired from frishman gallery tel aviv israel 1970.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"30","title":{"en":"egyptian bronze figure of nefertum"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/23983/view","tags":["ukArt_Sculpture","ukArt_all","ukArt"],"directSalePrice":800,"soldPrice":850,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:28.542Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,200 - £2,000","currency":"GBP","id":23983,"estimateMin":1200},{"startPrice":300,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23984/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23984/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23984/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23984/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"late period to ptolemaic period, ca. 664 - 30 bc. a bronze shrew-mouse cast as a freestanding figurine. the animal features a long tail, large ears, bulging eyes, and a characteristic long snout. for similar see: the metropolitan museum of art, accession number: 04.2.656; the museum of fine arts, budapest, inventory number 79.12-e. size: 85mm x 30mm; weight: 55g. provenance: property of an oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old british collection, formed in the 1980s on the uk / international art markets."},"estimateMax":900,"lotNumber":"31","title":{"en":"egyptian bronze shrew-mouse"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/23984/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Figurines","ukDecorativeArts_Metalware","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":300,"soldPrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:19.315Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£450 - £900","currency":"GBP","id":23984,"estimateMin":450},{"startPrice":500,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23985/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23985/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23985/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23985/004/004.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"late period, ca. 664 - 332 bc. an engraved alabaster plaquette depicting a bird with a raised head and folded wings, rendered in a naturalistic manner with detailed wing features. size: 110mm x 110mm; weight: 895g. provenance: private uk collection; acquired on the french market in the 1970s. this piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by simone musso, consultant curator for egyptian antiquities at the stibbert museum, florence, italy, member of the nuri archaeological expedition."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"32","title":{"en":"egyptian engraved alabaster plaquette with a bird"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/23985/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-23T18:10:59.078Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£750 - £1,500","currency":"GBP","id":23985,"estimateMin":750},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23986/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23986/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23986/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23986/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"late period, ca. 664 - 332 bc. an engraved alabaster plaquette depicting a waterbird with a raised head and folded wings, rendered in a naturalistic manner with detailed wing features. size: 110mm x 80mm; weight: 275g. provenance: private uk collection; acquired on the french market in the 1970s. this piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by simone musso, consultant curator for egyptian antiquities at the stibbert museum, florence, italy, member of the nuri archaeological expedition."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"33","title":{"en":"egyptian engraved stone depicting a bird"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/23986/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":500,"soldPrice":750,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-23T18:10:59.085Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£750 - £1,500","currency":"GBP","id":23986,"estimateMin":750},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23987/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23987/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23987/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23987/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23987/005/005.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"late period, ca. 664 - 332 bc. a sandstone head of a pharaoh wearing the nemes-headcloth without stripes; the uraeus is unfortunately lost, only his coils are still visible. the facial features are damaged, only the large eyes are intact. size: 80mm x 80mm; weight: 435g. provenance: from the private collection of mr. r. unger; previously with a london gallery; acquired in the 1980s on the uk art market. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter. this piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by simone musso, consultant curator for egyptian antiquities at the stibbert museum, florence, italy, member of the nuri archaeological expedition."},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"34","title":{"en":"egyptian sandstone head of pharaoh"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/23987/view","tags":["ukArt_Sculpture","ukArt_all","ukArt"],"directSalePrice":1000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:19.317Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,500 - £3,000","currency":"GBP","id":23987,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23988/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23988/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23988/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23988/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23988/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"old kingdom period, ca. 2575-2134 bc. a limestone block statue of harpocrates, carved in grey limestone. the figure is fully cloaked, with only the head and hands exposed. the head is slightly raised. several features suggest the late period nature of this work. the body forms such as the overhang of the arms, the external contours of the legs and the waistline visible at the back are so clearly delineated that they suggest a pseudo-block statue, rather than a fully cloaked block statue. for similar see: the british museum, museum number ea24429. size: 100mm x 50mm; weight: 390g. provenance: private uk collection; ex. m. h. collection, kensington, acquired on the uk art market in the 1970s."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"35","title":{"en":"egyptian cube stone statue of harpocrates"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/23988/view","tags":["ukArt_Sculpture","ukArt_all","ukArt"],"directSalePrice":500,"soldPrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:19.318Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£750 - £1,500","currency":"GBP","id":23988,"estimateMin":750},{"startPrice":500,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23989/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23989/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23989/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23989/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23989/005/005.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"old kingdom period, ca. 2575-2134 bc. a limestone block statue of a priest, carved in grey limestone. the figure is fully cloaked, with only the head and hands exposed. the head is slightly raised. several features indicate the late period nature of this work. the body forms, such as the overhang of the arms, the external contours of the legs, and the waistline visible at the back, are so clearly delineated that they suggest a pseudo-block statue, rather than a fully cloaked block statue. size: 75mm x 35mm; 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weight: 345g. provenance: private uk collection; ex. m. h. collection, kensington, acquired on the uk art market in the 1970s. this piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by simone musso, consultant curator for egyptian antiquities at the stibbert museum, florence, italy, member of the nuri archaeological expedition."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"37","title":{"en":"huge egyptian pale green faience ushabti"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/23990/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Figurines","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:19.321Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£750 - £1,500","currency":"GBP","id":23990,"estimateMin":750},{"startPrice":300,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23991/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23991/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23991/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23991/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"middle kingdom - new kingdom, ca. 2055 - 1069 bc. an egyptian green faience scaraboid with back in form of african head. on the base is cut a geometrical motifs. for similar see: pp. 254 n° 2535 h. r. hall, catalogue egyptian scarabs, etc., in the british museum. vol. i pp. 254, n°2535. provenance: private uk collection; 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christie's, live auction 15502 antiquities, lot 34. size: 40mm x 35mm; weight: 12g. provenance: from the collection of a london gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s; previously in 1970s uk collection. this piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by simone musso, consultant curator for egyptian antiquities at the stibbert museum, florence, italy, member of the nuri archaeological expedition."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"39","title":{"en":"huge egyptian blue faience wadjet"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/23992/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":440,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-23T18:10:59.101Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£300 - £600","currency":"GBP","id":23992,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":500,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23993/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23993/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23993/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23993/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23993/005/005.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"third intermediate period to late period, ca. 1069 - 332 bc. a necklace with a central strand that divides into five strands made of tubular-shaped faience beads at four lateral points. in the centre of the necklace, there are two pendants or amulets shaped like the wadjet and the jackal god anubis, both crafted from light green faience. size: 495mm x 40mm; 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the metropolitan museum of art, accession number: 22.1.272. size: d:19.96mm / us: 10 1/4 / uk: u; weight: 13g. provenance: private uk collection; from an old british collection formed in the 1990s. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter. this piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by simone musso, consultant curator for egyptian antiquities at the stibbert museum, florence, italy, member of the nuri archaeological expedition. this piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by sami fortune, ancient jewellery specialist."},"estimateMax":6000,"lotNumber":"41","title":{"en":"egyptian silver ring with amethyst scarab"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/23994/view","tags":["ukJewellery_Rings","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":2000,"soldPrice":3800,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:15.580Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£3,000 - £6,000","currency":"GBP","id":23994,"estimateMin":3000},{"startPrice":300,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23995/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23995/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23995/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23995/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23995/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23995/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23995/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23995/008/008.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"middle kingdom, ca. 20555 - 1790 bc. a glazed steatite scarab inscribed with spirals on the flat part and domed on the top secured in an openwork later silver ring. size: d:16.31mm / us: 5 3/4 / uk: l; weight: 3g. provenance: property of a london gallery; previously in a collection of a north london gentleman; formerly in a collection of mrs b. ellison, a deceased former member of the egyptian exploration fund, bought from the 1940s, cairo and london. this piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by sami fortune, ancient jewellery specialist."},"estimateMax":900,"lotNumber":"42","title":{"en":"egyptian glazed steatite scarab with spirals in a silver openwork ring"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/23995/view","tags":["ukJewellery_Rings","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":300,"soldPrice":400,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:15.582Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£450 - £900","currency":"GBP","id":23995,"estimateMin":450},{"startPrice":300,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23996/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23996/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23996/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23996/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"late period, ca. 664 - 332 bc. a gold pendant comprising a gold frame adorned with a gold thread on the border to secure a carved red agate scarab of ovoid form with naturalistic features. beneath the domed insect is a hieroglyphic cryptographic inscription. size: 35mm x 25mm; 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weight: 820g. provenance: private uk collection; ex. m. h. collection, kensington, acquired on the uk art market in the 1970s. this piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by simone musso, consultant curator for egyptian antiquities at the stibbert museum, florence, italy, member of the nuri archaeological expedition."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"45","title":{"en":"egyptian hathoric stone mortar"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/23998/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":500,"soldPrice":550,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-30T01:46:06.334Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£750 - £1,500","currency":"GBP","id":23998,"estimateMin":750},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23999/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23999/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23999/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23999/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/23999/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 3600 - 3100 bc. a piriform macehead made of a beautiful black and grey breccia with a drilled centre hole and a smooth surface. the piece has a very pleasing weight in the hand and was likely mounted on perishable material in its original use size: 55mm x 45mm; weight: 165g. provenance: property of a west london gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the uk/international art market in the 1990s. this piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by simone musso, consultant curator for egyptian antiquities at the stibbert museum, florence, italy, member of the nuri archaeological expedition."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"46","title":{"en":"egyptian granite mace head"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/23999/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_WeaponsArmor","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":300,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:15.586Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£300 - £600","currency":"GBP","id":23999,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24000/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24000/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24000/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24000/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24000/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"phoenicia or cyprus, ca. 1st millennium bc. a rhomboid-shaped stamp seal with egyptian-style images. there is a bee (an image of the pharaoh) depicted on the back of the seal. the creator god ptah of memphis is flanked by uraeus-serpents on the base. studied by pd dr. habil. pieter gert van der veen, johannes gutenberg-universität mainz. size: 38mm x 26mm; 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the metropolitan museum of art, accession number: 21.88.10. size: 125-215mm x 70-90mm; weight: 1.78kg. provenance: private uk collection; from an old british collection formed in the 1990s. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter this piece is accompanied by a historical report from alessandro neri, an international cultural heritage expert based in florence, italy."},"estimateMax":15000,"lotNumber":"50","title":{"en":"romano-egyptian marble arm and hand of a lifesize statue"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24003/view","tags":["ukArt_Sculpture","ukArt_all","ukArt"],"directSalePrice":5000,"soldPrice":5000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:15.588Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£7,500 - £15,000","currency":"GBP","id":24003,"estimateMin":7500},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24004/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24004/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24004/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24004/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24004/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24004/006/006.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 400 - 300 bc. a gold signet ring with a flat-section hoop. it has slightly expanding shoulders and a large oval bezel. the face of the bezel is engraved with a figure of a horse. above the horse, a plant-like motif, resembling a palm tree emerges. the bezel is further decorated with a series of small, repeated decorative lines, creating a patterned border around the engraved area, reminiscent of a rope or chain pattern. size: d:15.49mm / us: 4 3/4 / uk: j; weight: 5.34g. provenance: property of a london ancient art gallery; formerly in the famous alison barker collection, a retired london barrister; acquired between the early1960s to 1990s. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter. this piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by sami fortune, ancient jewellery specialist."},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"51","title":{"en":"rare phoenician gold ring with horse"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24004/view","tags":["ukJewellery_Rings","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":1000,"soldPrice":1900,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:11.336Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,500 - £3,000","currency":"GBP","id":24004,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24005/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24005/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24005/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24005/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24005/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24005/006/006.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 200 bc - ad 100. an attractive gold ring with a tapering plain hoop surmounted by a moulded decoration, in the shape of a bust of serapis with the modus on his head. the god is depicted with large shoulders, a big beard and long hair. this type of ring made its appearance in late hellenistic times. for similar see: the metropolitan museum of art, object number: 26.7.832; the british museum, museum number 1856,1226.1077. size: d:15.09mm / us: 4 / uk: h 1/2; weight: 7g. provenance: private uk collection, acquired on the dutch art market in the 1990s. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter. this piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by sami fortune, ancient jewellery specialist."},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"52","title":{"en":"romano-egyptian gold ring depicting bust of serapis"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24005/view","tags":["ukJewellery_Rings","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":1000,"soldPrice":2200,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:11.338Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,500 - £3,000","currency":"GBP","id":24005,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":300,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24006/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24006/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24006/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24006/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24006/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24006/006/006.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 30 bc - ad 200 . a gold ring composed of a round hoop and discoid bezel with an ropework border. it depicts an image of a bird of prey perching with wings spread and head turned. it has an inscription in an arc above the bird's head '·al : for : ye : best ·' (all for the best). the ring's find location is close to an estate which was owned in the 14th century by the skrene family and which included among their number a senior barrister and sergeant-at-law named william skrene who was an irish-born barrister and judge. the family name lives on to the present day at roxwell with skreens park and for local road names nearby. wiiliam spent his professional life in england, being appointed king's serjeant and a judge of assize, as well as chief baron of the irish exchequer in 1395-7. in addition to the estate at roxwell, he acquired various lands in essex, including at writtle, great finborough and stanford rivers. william died in 1419-20 and left sons and a daughter; his heir, also called william, married alice tyrrell, widow of hamo strange, and daughter of john tyrrell, who was speaker of the house of commons of england for three terms. the exact combination of motto and crest or badge has eluded researches thus far. however, the ring was found near roxwell, essex, and evidently belonged to a person of some wealth and status given the quantity of gold used in its manufacture and the quality of the workmanship. the style of the ring is close in appearance to a number of early 15th century examples, which began to appear with the badge and motto rather than the full armorial bearings, so it is very possible that this is the personal signet ring of william skrene, or possibly of his sons, william or thomas. size: d:19.15mm / us: 9 1/4 / uk: s; weight: 16.8g. provenance: private uk collection, acquired on the dutch art market in the 1990s. this piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by sami fortune, ancient jewellery specialist."},"estimateMax":900,"lotNumber":"53","title":{"en":"rare romano-egyptian gilded bronze ring with hippo"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24006/view","tags":["ukJewellery_Rings","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":300,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:11.351Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£450 - £900","currency":"GBP","id":24006,"estimateMin":450},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24007/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24007/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24007/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24007/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 300 - 100 bc. a silver pendant shaped like a papyrus column, topped with a stylised flower of papyrus and adorned with inlaid stone or geometric glass cabochons. for similar see: amulets of the ancient egypt, carol andrews. size: 50mm x 15mm; weight: 6g. provenance: private uk collection; formerly with r. a.; since the 1990s. this piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by sami fortune, ancient jewellery specialist."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"54","title":{"en":"graeco-egyptian silver papyrus column-shaped pendant"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24007/view","tags":["ukJewellery_NecklacesPendants","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":500,"soldPrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:11.374Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£750 - £1,500","currency":"GBP","id":24007,"estimateMin":750},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24008/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24008/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24008/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24008/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24008/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24008/006/006.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 200 - 300. a terracotta flask shaped like a bunch of grapes featuring a bust of harpocrates-eros adorned with a headdress. the bust is flanked by two small, open wings. traces of white plaster suggest that the statuette was painted, as was typical for this period. size: 175mm x 90mm; weight: 230g. provenance: private uk collection; ex. m. h. collection, kensington, acquired on the uk art market in the 1970s. this piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by simone musso, consultant curator for egyptian antiquities at the stibbert museum, florence, italy, member of the nuri archaeological expedition."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"55","title":{"en":"romano-egyptian terracotta grape-shaped flask with the bust of harpocrates"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24008/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Ceramics","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":260,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:11.389Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£300 - £600","currency":"GBP","id":24008,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24009/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24009/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24009/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24009/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24009/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24009/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24009/007/007.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 200 - 300. a terracotta statuette of the goddess astarte depicted nude and facing forward. she wears a high crown or wig, with arms extended alongside her body. the red clay composition suggests production in the lower mediterranean region. size: 290mm x 90mm; 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the museum of fine arts, budapest, inventory number t.735. size: 330mm x 95mm; weight: 755g. provenance: private uk collection, acquired on the us art market; ex. donald wonder (1938-2023), california & new jersey, prior to 1998; thence by descent. 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weight: 340g. provenance: private uk collection; ex. m. h. collection, kensington, acquired on the uk art market in the 1970s. this piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by simone musso, consultant curator for egyptian antiquities at the stibbert museum, florence, italy, member of the nuri archaeological expedition."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"58","title":{"en":"graeco-egyptian terracotta statuette of apollo"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24011/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Figurines","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:11.400Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£300 - £600","currency":"GBP","id":24011,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":500,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24012/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24012/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24012/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24012/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24012/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24012/006/006.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 700 bc. an impasto vessel, the form of which is known as an \"olpe, \" with a flat base supporting a piriform body. the vessel exhibits a carinated midsection, a tapering neck, a funnel-form mouth surrounded by a thick rim, and a high-arching handle with a flat lower terminal. the vessel boasts a ring of zig-zag motifs surrounding the rim, as well as a slender register of incised knots encircling the midsection. size: 145mm x 120mm; weight: 200g. provenance: property of a london gallery; acquired on the german art market; ex. collection il, austria, acquired between 1960 and 1990. accompanied by german export license."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"59","title":{"en":"villanovan jug with geometric incised decoration"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24012/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Ceramics","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:11.403Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£750 - £1,500","currency":"GBP","id":24012,"estimateMin":750},{"startPrice":300,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24013/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24013/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24013/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24013/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24013/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24013/006/006.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 700 bc. a ceramic kantharos, a deep vessel with distinctive high openwork twisted handles, meant for consuming wine. this example has a protruding border between the body and foot, a thin rim with a smooth lip, and a small circular foot. the exterior of the vessel is decorated with a meander geometric motif. the body is made of impasto, a coarse earthenware that is a precursor to etruscan bucchero. size: 120mm x 180mm; weight: 260g. provenance: property of a london gallery; acquired on the german art market; ex. collection il, austria, acquired between 1960 and 1990. accompanied by german export license."},"estimateMax":900,"lotNumber":"60","title":{"en":"villanovan kantharos with geometric incised decoration"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24013/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Ceramics","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":300,"soldPrice":480,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:11.422Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£450 - £900","currency":"GBP","id":24013,"estimateMin":450},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24014/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24014/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24014/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24014/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24014/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24014/006/006.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 800-700 bc. a kyathos, a single-handled dipper with an interestingly shaped conical foot. this is a very early example of a vessel shape that would later become highly refined by the etruscans and then the greeks. the handle, which in later versions towered high above the body of the vessel, is small and looped, adorned with three protruding knots. the external surface of the walls of the vessel is embellished with incised geometric motifs flanking the three protruding knots. the body is made of impasto, a coarse earthenware that is a precursor to etruscan bucchero. for similar see: la collezione d'ascenzi, n. 5, p. 9; n. 14, p. 15 size: 95mm x 170mm; weight: 440g. provenance: property of a london gallery; acquired on the german art market. accompanied by german export license."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"61","title":{"en":"villanovan kyathos with geometric incised decoration"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24014/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Ceramics","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":500,"soldPrice":550,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:11.775Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£750 - £1,500","currency":"GBP","id":24014,"estimateMin":750},{"startPrice":3000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24015/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24015/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24015/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24015/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24015/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24015/006/006.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 850 bc. a large amphora characterised by a slightly elongated globular body resting on a short, ring-shaped foot. it features a wide neck with a short, everted rim. the primary decoration comprises a series of concentric bands on the body of the vase and on the neck, in red and brownish-red tones. for similar see: the metropolitan museum of art, object number: 74.51.717. size: 530mm x 400mm; weight: 8.5kg. provenance: private uk collection, acquired on the uk art market; ex. christie's, south kensington, 4 november 1992, no.33; ex. an important cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":9000,"lotNumber":"62","title":{"en":"cypriot geometric bichrome amphora"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24015/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Ceramics","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":3000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:11.826Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£4,500 - £9,000","currency":"GBP","id":24015,"estimateMin":4500},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24016/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24016/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24016/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 1050 - 900 bc. a beautiful, wheel-thrown pottery dish of shallow, circular, white-ground form decorated with ample motifs painted in red-orange pigment. a fine example of the \"white-painted ii/iii ware\" style, this dish exhibits a shallow basin adorned with concentric circles. the upper side is extensively accentuated with radiating triangular spokes around the centre. size: 25mm x 220mm; weight: 425g. provenance: property of a london gallery, acquired on the german art market; ex. collection il, austria, acquired between 1960 and 1990."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"63","title":{"en":"cypriot terracotta geometric dish"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24016/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Ceramics","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":500,"soldPrice":600,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:12.175Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£750 - £1,500","currency":"GBP","id":24016,"estimateMin":750},{"startPrice":300,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24017/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24017/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24017/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24017/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24017/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24017/006/006.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 750 - 600 bc. a pottery amphora with a biconical body and a round ring base. it is fitted with two strap handles extending from the shoulders to the neck, which culminates in a large, everted short rim. the clay used is purified, and the central part of the body is adorned with painted decoration. size: 280mm x 220mm; weight: 2.3kg. provenance: private uk collection, acquired on the dutch art market; previously acquired on the belgian art market; peter van der elst, liege, 1987."},"estimateMax":900,"lotNumber":"64","title":{"en":"cypriot geometric bichrome amphora"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24017/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Ceramics","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":300,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:12.633Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£450 - £900","currency":"GBP","id":24017,"estimateMin":450},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24018/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24018/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24018/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24018/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24018/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 700 - 400 bc. a bronze votive figurine depicting two horses alongside a human figure. the horses are positioned side by side, depicted in a naturalistic style with upright necks and legs aligned. the human figure has one hand resting on the back of one horse, while the other arm is raised, holding a round object. size: 60mm x 45mm; weight: 120g. provenance: property of an oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old british collection, formed in the 1980s on the uk / international art markets."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"65","title":{"en":"cypriot bronze votive figurine with horses"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24018/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Figurines","ukDecorativeArts_Metalware","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":500,"soldPrice":700,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:12.636Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£750 - £1,500","currency":"GBP","id":24018,"estimateMin":750},{"startPrice":8000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24019/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24019/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24019/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24019/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24019/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24019/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24019/007/007.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 500 bc. a stone statue of a standing youth, wearing a long tunic with longitudinal folds, and a raised head crowned with a laurel wreath. he is holding a bird in his raised left hand. provenance: private london collection; ex. dino and raffaello tomasso gallery; uk art market since the 1970s. size: 750mm x 350mm; weight: 22.5kg. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter. this piece is accompanied by a historical report from alessandro neri, an international cultural heritage expert based in florence, italy."},"estimateMax":20000,"lotNumber":"66","title":{"en":"huge cypriot statue of laurel crowned youth"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24019/view","tags":["ukArt_Sculpture","ukArt_all","ukArt"],"directSalePrice":8000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:12.641Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£12,000 - £20,000","currency":"GBP","id":24019,"estimateMin":12000},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24020/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24020/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24020/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24020/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 650 - 480 bc. a beautiful example of archaic greek statuary. the bust is buff colour formed of terracotta, originally from a figure depicting a broad chested male holding his left arm to his chest. wearing a pointed, brimmed pilos helmet and large disc earrings, his hair falling forward over each shoulder, with horizontal bands and falling in ringlets below, with a moulded bust, one arm hanging by side. for similar see: catalogue des antique des chypre, paris 1989, n. 682. size: 200mm x 120mm; weight: 960g. provenance: property of a london art gallery; formerly in a private new york city collection, previously acquired on the us art market, ex. f. a. collection."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"67","title":{"en":"cypriot pottery bust"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24020/view","tags":["ukArt_Sculpture","ukArt_all","ukArt"],"directSalePrice":500,"soldPrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:12.643Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£750 - £1,500","currency":"GBP","id":24020,"estimateMin":750},{"startPrice":2000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24021/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24021/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24021/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24021/004/004.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 600 - 300 bc. a limestone votive cow, standing on four legs with a smooth underside. the head is simply detailed, with small, pointed ears, deep-set eyes, and a slightly outlined snout with an open mouth. incised lines are present on the dewlap. the animal is mounted on a modern wooden stand. for similar see: the metropolitan museum of art, accession number: 74.51.2663; the museum of fine arts, boston, accession number 72.305. a similar example sold for £1,125 at bonhams, antiquities, 24 october 2012, lot 3. a similar example sold for £1,125 at bonhams, antiquities, 24 october 2012, lot 3. size: 195mm x 165mm; weight: 1.19kg. provenance: private uk collection, acquired on the uk art market; ex. bonhams, london, 24 october 2012, no.3; ex. joseph klein collection, formed in new york between 1941 and 1980. thence by descent. base and collection numbers suggest, it may have been deaccessioned from the metropolitan museum of art. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter. this piece is accompanied by a historical report from alessandro neri, an international cultural heritage expert based in florence, italy."},"estimateMax":6000,"lotNumber":"68","title":{"en":"cypriot limestone votive statuette of a cow"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24021/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Figurines","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":2000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:12.649Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£3,000 - £6,000","currency":"GBP","id":24021,"estimateMin":3000},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24022/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24022/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24022/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24022/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24022/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24022/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24022/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24022/008/008.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 700 - 600 bc. a stamnos, also known as a lebês gamikos, is a vessel inspired by corinthian pottery from the italic geometric period. this example is a sub-cylindrical jar with a short, thick neck and small side handles. the decoration comprises concentric bands of red pigment on a white or cream background, with the shoulders featuring a prominent band of stylised birds in a reserved cream hue on a red band. for similar see: medori m.l., la ceramica \"white-on-red\" della media etruria interna, plate xxxix, type c1a. size: 390mm x 305mm; weight: 3.48kg. provenance: property of a london gallery, acquired on the us art market; ex. nj. collection, acquired in the late 1990s; ex. morris pinto collection, nyc. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"69","title":{"en":"etruscan stamnos white on red"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24022/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Ceramics","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":1000,"soldPrice":1100,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:12.661Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,500 - £3,000","currency":"GBP","id":24022,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":900,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24023/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24023/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24023/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24023/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24023/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24023/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24023/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24023/008/008.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 550 bc. a large bucchero blackware kyathos featuring a cup-shaped body with stamped and incised decoration and an elaborate looped handle. the large flat handle is adorned with two lateral high ears and two stylised volutes, one at the base and two additional on the notched top. the body rests on a splayed foot. for similar see: the metropolitan museum of art, object number: 16.174.11. size: 410mm x 290mm; weight: 1.76kg. provenance: private uk collection; from an old british collection formed in the 1990s. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter. this piece is accompanied by a historical report from alessandro neri, an international cultural heritage expert based in florence, italy."},"estimateMax":3500,"lotNumber":"70","title":{"en":"large etruscan bucchero kyathos on pedestal"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24023/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Ceramics","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":900,"soldPrice":900,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:12.665Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,500 - £3,500","currency":"GBP","id":24023,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":900,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24024/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24024/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24024/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24024/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24024/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24024/006/006.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 700 - 500 bc. a cinerary olla with a globular body and a round ring base. it is equipped with two stick-like handles on its shoulders, along with a short neck that has an everted rim. the clay used to create this piece is red and contains many inclusions. for similar see: paolucci - urne cinerarie a forma di \u2018casa\u2019 da tolle - chianciano, tav. xviii, e, studi etruschi lxxii. size: 370mm x 420mm; weight: 5kg. provenance: property of a center london gallery, acquired on the us art market; ex. estate of elliott golub, winnetka, il; formerly acquired from david amster ancient art, chicago, 6 september 1989. [inv. no. a41]. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":3500,"lotNumber":"71","title":{"en":"etruscan pottery cinerary urn"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24024/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Ceramics","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":900,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:14.899Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,500 - £3,500","currency":"GBP","id":24024,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24025/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24025/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24025/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 600 - 400 bc. a pair of bronze shallow bowls. the first has a hemispheric body on a round foot and an inverted folded rim; 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03.23.8. provenance: property of a west london gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the uk/international art market in the 1990s."},"estimateMax":900,"lotNumber":"73","title":{"en":"collection of etruscan bronze shallow bowls"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24026/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Metalware","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":300,"soldPrice":550,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:14.902Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£450 - £900","currency":"GBP","id":24026,"estimateMin":450},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24027/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24027/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24027/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24027/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24027/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24027/006/006.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 700 bc. a beautiful impasto oinochoe (pouring vessel) with a protruding circular foot, a spherical body with lightly impressed rings surrounding the shoulder, a tapered neck, a large rim with a trefoil-style spout, and a strap handle arching between rim and midsection. size: 260mm x 160mm; weight: 575g. provenance: property of a london gallery; acquired on the german art market; ex. collection il, austria, acquired between 1960 and 1990. accompanied by german export license."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"74","title":{"en":"rare etruscan pottery impasto oinochoe"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24027/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Ceramics","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":500,"soldPrice":650,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:14.903Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£750 - £1,500","currency":"GBP","id":24027,"estimateMin":750},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24028/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24028/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24028/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24028/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24028/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24028/006/006.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 500 - 300 bc. an alabastron carved of alabaster with a wide disc rim and elongated piriform body with a hemispheric base and small lug handles. size: 240mm x 85mm; 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weight: 215g. provenance: property of an oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old british collection, formed in the 1980s on the uk / international art markets."},"estimateMax":900,"lotNumber":"77","title":{"en":"scythian bronze ibex on stand"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24030/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Metalware","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":300,"soldPrice":600,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:14.906Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£450 - £900","currency":"GBP","id":24030,"estimateMin":450},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24031/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24031/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 800 - 600 bc. a collection of 5 bronze bracelets. they are made in a spiral with a d cross-section or a polygonal cross-section with a central ridge. for similar see: bietti sestieri a. m. b., macnamara e., prehistoric metal artefacts from italy (3500-720 bc) in the british museum, british museum research publication, 2007, cat. 351-352. size: 50-100mm x 15-60mm; 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the neues museum, berlin, ident. nr.: 30358. l'or des scythes, n. 32. size: 320mm x 180mm; weight: 1.23kg. provenance: london collection; ex. mayfair collection, acquired from an ancient art gallery; formerly acquired on the london art market pre-2000. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter. this piece is accompanied by a historical report from alessandro neri, an international cultural heritage expert based in florence, italy."},"estimateMax":9000,"lotNumber":"79","title":{"en":"scythian bronze hand mirror with quadruped"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24032/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Metalware","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":3000,"soldPrice":2500,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:14.907Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£4,500 - £9,000","currency":"GBP","id":24032,"estimateMin":4500},{"startPrice":300,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24033/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24033/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24033/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 600 - 400 bc. a pair of etruscan bronze bowls. the first with a shallow design, diagonal rim, and flat foot; 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the metropolitan museum of art, accession number: 12.160.5. size: 120-130mm x 85-100mm; weight: 380g. provenance: property of a central london gallery, previously acquired on the dutch art market; previously acquired on the belgian art market; hugo lievens, brussels 1982. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter. this piece is accompanied by a historical report from alessandro neri, an international cultural heritage expert based in florence, italy."},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"83","title":{"en":"pair of etruscan bronze kyathoi"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24036/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Metalware","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":1000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:12.639Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,500 - £3,000","currency":"GBP","id":24036,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24037/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24037/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24037/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 400 bc. a collection of three bronze mirrors. the round discs have a slightly concave body with a short rim and a small tang. the bone handle is decorated with encircling lines and concentric patterns. for similar see: the metropolitan museum of art, accession number: 97.22.17. size: 205-245mm x 160-165mm; weight: 490g. provenance: property of a central london gallery, previously acquired on the dutch art market; previously acquired on the belgian art market; hugo lievens, brussels 1982. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"84","title":{"en":"collection of etruscan bronze mirrors with bone handles"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24037/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Metalware","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":1000,"soldPrice":1600,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:12.642Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,500 - £3,000","currency":"GBP","id":24037,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24038/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24038/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24038/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24038/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24038/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24038/006/006.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 500 bc. a bronze oinochoe with a flat base and an upward-flaring lower body. the vessel exhibits a sharp carination that delineates the transition from the lower body to the sloped shoulder. the long cylindrical neck culminates in a trefoil lip, allowing for precise pouring. accompanying this refined shape is a single, ribbed handle that provides a sturdy grip. for similar see: the walters art museum, accession number 54.96; the metropolitan museum of art, accession number: 21.88.126. size: 220mm x 150mm; weight: 555g. provenance: property of a central london gallery, previously acquired on the dutch art market; previously acquired on the belgian art market; hugo lievens, brussels 1982. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"85","title":{"en":"etruscan bronze oinochoe"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24038/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Metalware","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":1000,"soldPrice":1000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:12.644Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,500 - £3,000","currency":"GBP","id":24038,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24039/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24039/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24039/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24039/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24039/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24039/006/006.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 500 bc. a cast bronze wine funnel featuring a bulbous body that tapers down to a single tube for controlled pouring. the rounded shoulder flows smoothly into an everted lip. a flat-section handle is attached to the side, rising into an arch and culminating in a finely crafted zoomorphic finial. for similar see: the harvard art museum, object number 1960.484. size: 190mm x 120mm; 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weight: 320g. provenance: property of an oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old british collection, formed in the 1980s on the uk / international art markets."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"89","title":{"en":"collection of celtic bronze bracelets"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24042/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Metalware","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":170,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:12.658Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£150 - £300","currency":"GBP","id":24042,"estimateMin":150},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24043/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24043/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24043/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24043/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 600 - 300 bc. a set of three elegant torcs made from thin bronze wire with a tubular section hoop that is flat on the sides. the omega-shaped torcs have thick terminals which end in curling loops. a similar example hammered for $3,585 at christie's, live auction 1164, ancient jewelry, 13 december 2002, lot 549. a similar example hammered for $3,585 at christie's, live auction 1164, ancient jewelry, 13 december 2002, lot 549. size: 100-160mm x 105-150mm; 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a torque with twisted section and hooks on the edges and a large strigil with curve blade. size: 135-470mm x 40-120mm; weight: 680g. provenance: property of a central london gallery, previously acquired on the dutch art market; previously acquired on the belgian art market; hugo lievens, brussels 1982."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"92","title":{"en":"set of etruscan bronze athlete dressing implements"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24045/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Metalware","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-23T18:11:02.018Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£750 - £1,500","currency":"GBP","id":24045,"estimateMin":750},{"startPrice":3000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24046/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24046/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24046/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24046/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24046/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24046/006/006.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 325 - 275 bc. a cast bronze thymiaterion, a type of ancient incense burner used in rituals and ceremonies. this particular piece stands on a tripod base, with each leg crafted to resemble a horse's leg, complete with detailed hooves. atop the sturdy legs, a round-section rod supports a hemispherical bowl, nestled within a square frame. each corner of the frame is adorned with a small bird. for similar see: the metropolitan museum of art, accession number: 96.18.17. a similar example hammered for £18,900 at christie's, live auction 22666, antiquities, 3 jul 2024, lot 42. size: 415mm x 190mm; weight: 765g. provenance: property of a central london gallery, previously acquired on the dutch art market; previously acquired on the belgian art market; hugo lievens, brussels 1982. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter. this piece is accompanied by a historical report from alessandro neri, an international cultural heritage expert based in florence, italy."},"estimateMax":9000,"lotNumber":"93","title":{"en":"etruscan bronze thymiaterion - incense burner"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24046/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Metalware","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":3000,"soldPrice":5500,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-23T18:11:02.021Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£4,500 - £9,000","currency":"GBP","id":24046,"estimateMin":4500},{"startPrice":3000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24047/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24047/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24047/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24047/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24047/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24047/006/006.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 400 - 300 bc. a bronze statuette depicting a male votive figure, probably an aruspix. he is wearing a himation, which is draped over his left shoulder and arm, and has put his weight slightly on his right leg so that his left leg is relaxed. his arms are raised and bent. the statuette has a flattened form, which is typical of statuettes of offerers, produced in the late fourth and third centuries bc; these statuettes, usually in a linear style, show the male offerer with his chest bare. size: 180mm x 60mm; weight: 520g. provenance: private collection; ex. private estate of michael and jill barrington, acquired at the latest in the 1970s. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter. this piece is accompanied by a historical report from alessandro neri, an international cultural heritage expert based in florence, italy."},"estimateMax":9000,"lotNumber":"94","title":{"en":"etruscan bronze statuette of aruspix"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24047/view","tags":["ukArt_Sculpture","ukDecorativeArts_Figurines","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts","ukArt_all","ukArt"],"directSalePrice":3000,"soldPrice":3600,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:17.433Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£4,500 - £9,000","currency":"GBP","id":24047,"estimateMin":4500},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24048/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24048/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24048/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24048/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. late 400, beginning of 300 bc. a splendid marble votive stele carved with the relief image of two figures. likely representing a funerary scene, the figures are both dressed in traditional clothing: the woman stands to the left tightly wrapped in a kiton, while the other woman, wearing a large himation, is seated on a large chair with polygonal-section flared legs. she is holding the hands of the standing woman, likely a final farewell between them. for similar see: the famous stele of hegeso in the national archeological museum of athens, nama 3624. size: 125mm x 95mm; 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weight: 3.4kg. provenance: property of a central london gallery, previously acquired on the dutch art market; previously acquired on the belgium art market; daniel bogaerts, brussels, 1995. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter. this piece is accompanied by a historical report from alessandro neri, an international cultural heritage expert based in florence, italy."},"estimateMax":9000,"lotNumber":"98","title":{"en":"apulian column krater with nike and lady of fashion by the circle of tarporlay painter"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24051/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Ceramics","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":3000,"soldPrice":13500,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:17.438Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£4,500 - £9,000","currency":"GBP","id":24051,"estimateMin":4500},{"startPrice":3000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24052/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24052/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24052/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24052/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24052/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24052/006/006.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 350 - 300 bc. a large bell krater, painted in the red-figure style, with white/yellow details on one side. the iconography of the piece reflects important stories and symbolism in the life of the greek colonies. on side a is a draped seated woman riding a white griffon with outstretched detailed wings. in front of her a satyr playing the flute during walking. on his front, he has a maenad holding a thyrsus. on the other side, a woman made in white pigment holds a large mirror. side b features three draped male figures standing in profile, one holding a walking stick. in addition to this iconography, the vessel is adorned by an extensive decorative program: a laurel leaf wreath beneath the rim, with fretted bands surrounding each handle's termini, and a lower register underscoring the figural scene comprised of meanders. for similar see: trendal a.d., red figure vase of apulia, 1978, plate 57, n. 1; plate 397, n. 5-6. size: 370mm x 350mm; weight: 3.5kg. provenance: property of a central london gallery, previously acquired on the dutch art market; previously acquired on the belgian art market; hugo lievens, brussels 1982. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter. this piece is accompanied by a historical report from alessandro neri, an international cultural heritage expert based in florence, italy."},"estimateMax":9000,"lotNumber":"99","title":{"en":"apulian bell krater with nike riding a griffon by felton painter circle"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24052/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Ceramics","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":3000,"soldPrice":8500,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:17.440Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£4,500 - £9,000","currency":"GBP","id":24052,"estimateMin":4500},{"startPrice":2000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24053/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24053/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24053/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24053/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24053/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24053/006/006.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 350 bc. a bell krater, painted in the red-figure style, with white/yellow details on one side. the iconography of the piece reflects important stories and symbolism in the life of the greek colonies. on side a is a draped seated maenad holding a large patera in her right. she is facing back to a second maenad, who also holds a pyxis in her right hand; both are wearing a long kiton and short sakkos on the hair; the facial features are marked. side b features three draped male figures standing in profile. in addition to this iconography, the vessel is adorned by an extensive decorative program: a laurel leaf wreath beneath the rim, an intricate pattern of stylised palmettes below the handles with fretted bands surrounding each handle's termini, and a lower register underscoring the figural scene comprised of waves. for similar see: the british museum, museum number 1978,0414.33, trendal a.d., red figure vase of apulia, 1978, plate 57, n. 1. size: 375mm x 310mm; weight: 3.2kg. provenance: property of a central london gallery, previously acquired on the dutch art market; previously acquired on the belgian art market; hugo lievens, brussels 1982. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter. this piece is accompanied by a historical report from alessandro neri, an international cultural heritage expert based in florence, italy."},"estimateMax":6000,"lotNumber":"100","title":{"en":"apulian bell krater depicting maenads from the circle of baltimore painter"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24053/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Ceramics","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":2000,"soldPrice":3800,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:17.441Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£3,000 - £6,000","currency":"GBP","id":24053,"estimateMin":3000},{"startPrice":2000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24054/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24054/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24054/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24054/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24054/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24054/006/006.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 350 bc. a bell krater, painted in the red-figure style, with white/yellow details on one side. the iconography of the piece reflects important stories and symbolism in the life of the greek colonies. on side a is a naked seated man holding a large patera in his left and a long white thyrsus in his right. he is facing a standing draped woman, who also holds a thyrsus with her left hand and a white mirror in her outstretched right hand; between the two figures an intricate palmette. side b features a pair of draped male figures standing in profile around a palmette. in addition to this iconography, the vessel is adorned by an extensive decorative program: a laurel leaf wreath beneath the rim, stylised palmettes below the handles with reserved bands surrounding each handle's termini, and a lower register underscoring the figural scene comprised of waves. size: 320mm x 290mm; weight: 2.3kg. provenance: property of a central london gallery, previously acquired on the dutch art market; previously acquired on the belgian art market; hugo lievens, brussels 1982. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter. this piece is accompanied by a historical report from alessandro neri, an international cultural heritage expert based in florence, italy."},"estimateMax":6000,"lotNumber":"101","title":{"en":"apulian bell krater depicting seated apollo"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24054/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Ceramics","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":2000,"soldPrice":3600,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:11.334Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£3,000 - £6,000","currency":"GBP","id":24054,"estimateMin":3000},{"startPrice":2000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24055/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24055/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24055/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24055/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24055/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24055/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24055/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24055/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24055/009/009.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 400 - 350 bc. a red-figure pottery bell krater with a large body, short splayed foot, a flanged mouth, and two well-preserved horizontal handles. the krater features traditional patterns, such as the laurel wreath under the lip and the meander pattern with crosses along the bottom of the body. side \"a\" is adorned with a dionysiac scene, depicting a central maenad seated with her back turned to a satyr who holds a large patera; surrounding this central image are maenads, satyrs, and a flying nike. she is dressed in a notably distinctive garment and crowned with a large bichrome diadem. side \"b\" showcases three standing, facing figures representing men who support themselves on two wooden sticks. this vessel can be attributed to the arpi painter or his circle, based on similarities in the decoration of the female attire, the prominent use of white pigment, and the unique form of the satyrs' chest. for similar see: christie's, live auction 2056, antiquities, 9 december 2008; trendall, 1983, plate xviii, n. 4 and 6. size: 360mm x 335mm; weight: 3.87kg. provenance: property of a north london gentleman; formerly in a european collection, france, bought in paris in the 1990s. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter this piece has been precisely dated using a thermoluminescence analysis carried out by ralf kotalla. the report will accompany the lot. this piece is accompanied by a historical report from alessandro neri, an international cultural heritage expert based in florence, italy."},"estimateMax":6000,"lotNumber":"102","title":{"en":"apulian red-figure bell krater with satyrs and maenads from the circle of arpi painter - tl tested"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24055/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Ceramics","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":2000,"soldPrice":12000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:11.375Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£3,000 - £6,000","currency":"GBP","id":24055,"estimateMin":3000},{"startPrice":30000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24056/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24056/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24056/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24056/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24056/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24056/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24056/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24056/008/008.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 470 - 450 bc. an exemplary pottery kylix adorned with red-figure decoration of an oracle scene. the scene depicts a seated youth on an elegant chair, wearing a large himation, holding a long wooden stick in his right hand and a small bag in his left. to the right, a standing woman draped in a large folded himation is depicted. the scene is framed by a staggered meander motif border. the exterior walls is decorated with ten naked athletes in various poses. for similar see: caskey l. d., beazley j. d., attic vase paintings in the museum of fine arts, boston, no. 125, the metropolitan museum of art, accession number: 23.160.54. size: 340mm x 135mm; weight: 690g. provenance: private uk collection, acquired on the dutch art market; ex. philip goddard collection, acquired in 1985; formerly with christopher mann, london, uk. a copy of the original invoice from 1983 available. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter. this piece has been precisely dated using a thermoluminescence analysis carried out by ralf kotalla. the report will accompany the lot. this piece is accompanied by a historical report from alessandro neri, an international cultural heritage expert based in florence, italy."},"estimateMax":80000,"lotNumber":"103","title":{"en":"attic red-figure kylix with oracle scene from the circle of douris - tl tested"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24056/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Ceramics","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":30000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:11.382Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£50,000 - £80,000","currency":"GBP","id":24056,"estimateMin":50000},{"startPrice":5000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24057/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24057/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24057/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24057/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24057/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24057/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24057/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24057/008/008.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 400 - 300 bc. a pottery rhyton covered in black glaze, formed in the shape of a bull's head. the prominent head displays a pair of upward-curving light orange horns extending from the forehead. the eyes are detailed with white sclera and black pupils, while the nostrils are highlighted in orange. the muzzle exhibits naturalistic detailing. a d-shaped handle is positioned at the back, and the form concludes with a flaring spout. for similar see: national museum of asian art, smithsonian institution, accession number s2013.3. size: 145mm x 210mm; weight: 945g. provenance: property of a london doctor; ex. private colorado, usa collection; ex-massachusetts collection, usa, acquired before 2000this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter. this piece has been precisely dated using a thermoluminescence analysis carried out by ralf kotalla. the report will accompany the lot."},"estimateMax":15000,"lotNumber":"104","title":{"en":"rare greek black-glazed rhyton in the shape of a bull's head"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24057/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Ceramics","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":5000,"soldPrice":6500,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:11.396Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£7,500 - £15,000","currency":"GBP","id":24057,"estimateMin":7500},{"startPrice":2000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24058/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24058/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24058/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24058/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24058/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24058/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24058/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24058/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24058/009/009.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 400 - 380 bc. a red-figure pottery bell krater with a large body, short splayed foot, flanged mouth, and two well-preserved horizontal handles. the vessel features traditional motifs, including a laurel wreath under the lip and a meander pattern with crosses near the base. side \"a\" depicts a dionysiac scene with a central satyr flanked by two maenads: one on the left in a long himation and the other on the right in a long chiton, holding a sceptre topped with a pine cone. side \"b\" portrays three standing male figures, each facing forward and leaning on two wooden sticks. the krater is attributed to the arpi painter or his circle, as suggested by the detailed female attire, the prominent use of white pigment, and the distinctive depiction of the satyrs' chest. for similar see: the metropolitan museum of art, object number: 06.1021.214. size: 320mm x 310mm; weight: 2.73kg. provenance: property of a north london gentleman; formerly in a european collection, france, bought in paris in the 1990s. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter this piece has been precisely dated using a thermoluminescence analysis carried out by ralf kotalla. the report will accompany the lot. this piece is accompanied by a historical report from alessandro neri, an international cultural heritage expert based in florence, italy."},"estimateMax":6000,"lotNumber":"105","title":{"en":"late attic bell krater with satyr and maenads - tl tested"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24058/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Ceramics","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":2000,"soldPrice":5000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:11.416Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£3,000 - £6,000","currency":"GBP","id":24058,"estimateMin":3000},{"startPrice":3000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24059/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24059/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24059/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24059/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24059/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24059/006/006.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 350 - 300 bc. a very rare pottery dish with an elevated foot and a thick flange rim. the recessed centre is adorned with a radiating pattern. the dish has a black glazed background, with a design painted in reddish-brown and beige tones, highlighted with white detailing. the decoration depicts various sea creatures, including two fish, one of which is long and serpentine, resembling an eel, an octopus or squid, and smaller sea animals such as a crab and a shrimp. the rim is decorated with flowing vegetal and floral tendrils encircling the entire perimeter. for similar see: the jack s. blanton museum of art, object number 1980.62; the museum of fine arts budapest, inventory number t.762. size: 210mm x 55mm; weight: 575g. provenance: property of a central london gallery, previously acquired on the dutch art market; previously acquired on the belgian art market; hugo lievens, brussels 1982. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter. this piece is accompanied by a historical report from alessandro neri, an international cultural heritage expert based in florence, italy."},"estimateMax":9000,"lotNumber":"106","title":{"en":"exceptional apulian pottery dish with sea creatures"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24059/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Ceramics","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":3000,"soldPrice":30000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:11.460Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£4,500 - £9,000","currency":"GBP","id":24059,"estimateMin":4500},{"startPrice":1500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24060/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24060/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24060/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24060/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24060/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24060/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24060/007/007.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 550 - 500 bc. a beautiful kylix, with a lip more defined than the rest of the body, standing on a hollow conical pedestal foot with a broad reserved band. in this example, the lip is undecorated; however, just beneath the lip and on the exterior wall is a lovely register featuring a skillfully delineated central figure of two horses and their driver, flanked by two dancing komastoi and a bi-chrome palmette. a concentric circle adorns the tondo, as is customary for attic ware. for similar see: christie's, live auction 19738, antiquties, lot 57. size: 2295mm x 125mm; weight: 460g. provenance: property of a central london gallery, previously acquired on the dutch art market; previously acquired on the belgium art market; daniel bogaerts, brussels, 1995. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter. this piece is accompanied by a historical report from alessandro neri, an international cultural heritage expert based in florence, italy."},"estimateMax":3500,"lotNumber":"107","title":{"en":"greek black figure kylix with komasthoi"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24060/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Ceramics","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":1500,"soldPrice":2400,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:11.498Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£2,500 - £3,500","currency":"GBP","id":24060,"estimateMin":2500},{"startPrice":5000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24061/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24061/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24061/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24061/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24061/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24061/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24061/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24061/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24061/009/009.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"hellenistic period, ca. 300 - 200 bc. a terracotta statuette of comic actor wearing the mask of an elderly man and a cap in the shape of a phallus with phallic-shaped lappets to the side; wearing a cloak over his shoulders, open to the front exposing his large belly and elongated erect phallus, woollen armbands to the elbows, hands extended forward; seated on a square chair with plinth to the front, small shoe to the right edge of plinth; traces of original polychromy preserved. the anatomical forms are deliberately exaggerated, a characteristic often seen in theatrical performances, highlighting the comic elements of the setting. for similar see: christie's, live auction, 9088, fine antiquities, lot 229; the metropolitan museum of art, accession number: 13.225.16. size: 215mm x 130mm; weight: 595g. provenance: private uk collection; ex. christie's 1996; ex. nancy mallen, london 1972. a copy of christie's catalogue page attached. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter this piece is accompanied by a historical report from alessandro neri, an international cultural heritage expert based in florence, italy."},"estimateMax":15000,"lotNumber":"108","title":{"en":"rare greek terracotta model of actor - ex christie's"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24061/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Figurines","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":5000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:11.826Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£7,500 - £15,000","currency":"GBP","id":24061,"estimateMin":7500},{"startPrice":8000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24062/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24062/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24062/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24062/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24062/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24062/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24062/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24062/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24062/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24062/010/010.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24062/011/011.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24062/012/012.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24062/013/013.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24062/014/014.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24062/015/015.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24062/016/016.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24062/017/017.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 800 - 700 bc. a collection of bronze body armour including a bronze helmet in conical form, crafted from a single sheet of bronze and with cheek guards. the helmet features a slightly outward-curved calotte that culminates in a tall point. the lower edge of the helmet is pierced along the face cut-out, with pairs of holes arranged on the cheek guards and rear part for attaching a helmet lining that flanges to the outside. this helmet originates from the northern region of the neo-assyrian empire and likely belonged to an assyrian or babylonian infantryman. also included is a bronze pectoral collar, shaped from a thin hammered sheet. this u-shaped piece has a wider midsection than its tapering arms, which terminate in pointed ends. the central portion of the collar is adorned with three raised circular bosses, each flanked by attachment holes. completing the collection is a bronze belt, made from hammered bronze and decorated in low relief or repoussé, showcasing a central band consisting of four horizontal rows of repeated figures, intermittently interrupted by large floral and geometric motifs, with each band bordered by a raised edge. for similar see: the british museum, museum number 1867,0508.206; h; the metropolitan museum of art, object number: l.2017.18; christie's axel guttmann collection of ancient arms and armours, part ii, lot 62. size: 390-400mm x 90-310mm; weight: 965g. provenance: property of a london private collector; formerly in a european collection; acquired from peter ing till collection in early 2000s (vienna); formerly in an old austrian collection. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter. this piece is accompanied by a historical report from alessandro neri, an international cultural heritage expert based in florence, italy."},"estimateMax":20000,"lotNumber":"109","title":{"en":"collection of assyrian bronze body armour"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24062/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_WeaponsArmor","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":8000,"soldPrice":8000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:12.175Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£12,000 - £20,000","currency":"GBP","id":24062,"estimateMin":12000},{"startPrice":20000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24063/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24063/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24063/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24063/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24063/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24063/006/006.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 500 - 450 bc. a fantastic greek corinthian hoplite bronze helmet, likely cast and then hammered into shape, belongs to a type known as corinthian, characterised by almond-shaped eye holes, large cheek-pieces, and a wide nose-guard. this type also features holes for rivets, or metal fasteners, intended to secure liners. the helmet is in perfect, not restored condition with smooth green patina. one of the best preserved specimens on the market for the last several years! for similar see: cleveland museum of art, n. 1926.54; christie's, live auction 19992, antiquities, lot. 41. size: 260mm x 180mm; weight: 1.2kg. provenance: private uk collection; previously in an english private collection since 2016; ex. marcus prill collection, 2012; ex. wolfram schmidt collection, 1970s. copies of original invoices are available. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter. this piece comes with an xrf laboratory report from the independent belgian laboratory hebolabo. this piece is accompanied by a historical report from alessandro neri, an international cultural heritage expert based in florence, italy."},"estimateMax":90000,"lotNumber":"110","title":{"en":"stunning greek corinthian hoplite bronze helmet"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24063/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_WeaponsArmor","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":20000,"soldPrice":70000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:12.177Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£60,000 - £90,000","currency":"GBP","id":24063,"estimateMin":60000},{"startPrice":10000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24064/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24064/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24064/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24064/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24064/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24064/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24064/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24064/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24064/009/009.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 700 - 600 bc. a war helmet made of hammered bronze sheet, with a rectilinear opening for the face and long, pointed cheek pieces. this example exhibits a rich russet-green patina and represents a somewhat more impressive example of type ii, variant a, with a more pronounced dome-like form. size: 290mm x 230mm; weight: 1.71kg, weight of gold is over 30 grams. provenance: private london collection; ex. peter ing till collection, vienna, austria; formerly with austrian collector since the 1970s. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter. this piece is accompanied by a historical report from alessandro neri, an international cultural heritage expert based in florence, italy."},"estimateMax":30000,"lotNumber":"111","title":{"en":"illyrian helmet with votive gold mask and gold inlays"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24064/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_WeaponsArmor","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10000,"soldPrice":15000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:18.738Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£15,000 - £30,000","currency":"GBP","id":24064,"estimateMin":15000},{"startPrice":5000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24065/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24065/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24065/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24065/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24065/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24065/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24065/007/007.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 500 - 400 bc. a striking chalcidian helmet comprised of hammered bronze. this type of helmet is distinguished by its curved cheekpieces adorned with silver discs, which are attached here by thin bronze pins that form a hinge. a teardrop-shaped nose guard extends down from raised curves demarcating the eyes. the forehead features a sweeping central ridge and an overhanging brow line. curves on the sides allow the ears to be left exposed, enhancing battlefield communication. for similar see: british museum museum number 1919,1119.6. size: 320mm x 260mm; 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weight: 1.1kg. provenance: private london collection, acquired on the austrian art market in the 1980s."},"estimateMax":30000,"lotNumber":"113","title":{"en":"greek bronze trefoil pectoral"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24066/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_WeaponsArmor","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10000,"soldPrice":13000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:18.743Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£15,000 - £30,000","currency":"GBP","id":24066,"estimateMin":15000},{"startPrice":5000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24067/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24067/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24067/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24067/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24067/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24067/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24067/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24067/008/008.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 550 - 500 bc. a pair of matching bronze greaves. each features simple decorations, including vertical lines and spirals defining the calf muscles, along with multiple pierced holes around the edges for securing leather straps. a beautiful green patina envelopes these iconic objects. for similar see: the metropolitan museum of art, object number: l.2017.18; christie's axel guttmann collection of ancient arms and armours, part ii, lot 62. size: 410-440mm x 90-100mm; weight: 1.39kg. provenance: private london collection, acquired on the austrian art market in the 1980s."},"estimateMax":15000,"lotNumber":"114","title":{"en":"greek bronze greaves"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24067/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_WeaponsArmor","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":5000,"soldPrice":6500,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:18.745Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£7,500 - £15,000","currency":"GBP","id":24067,"estimateMin":7500},{"startPrice":5000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24068/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24068/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24068/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24068/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24068/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24068/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24068/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24068/008/008.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 400 - 300 bc. a leaded-bronze phrygian helmet with a distinctive conical body and a curved terminus, a flat protruding rim, pierced holes for cheek plates, and a downturned neck guard flap. the helmet's name derives from its shape, particularly the high and forward-inclined apex, resembling the caps worn by phrygian and thracian peoples. most phrygian helmets, like other greek helmets, were made of bronze; the domed cap of the helmet is typically constructed from two halves connected in the middle by a bronze hammered band. for similar see: christie's, live auction 2323, antiquities, lot 96, live auction 2450, antiquities, lot 118; the british museum, museum number 1844,0511.39. size: 270mm x 210mm; weight: 1.19kg. provenance: private uk collection; previously acquired on the german art market in the 1990s. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":15000,"lotNumber":"115","title":{"en":"greek bronze phrygian helmet"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24068/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_WeaponsArmor","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":5000,"soldPrice":8000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:18.746Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£7,500 - £15,000","currency":"GBP","id":24068,"estimateMin":7500},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24069/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24069/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24069/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24069/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24069/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24069/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24069/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24069/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24069/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24069/010/010.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 600 - 200 bc. a rare forged iron battle dagger with a scabbard adorned with decorative bronze bands. the guard has two preserved wooden panels, each terminating in a projecting, elongated rhomb-shaped pommel. the handle area may have once been wrapped in leather to make it easier to grip. the blade itself is flat and possibly made to be sharpened only on one side based on its shape. for similar see: the british museum, museum number ml.1595. provenacne: property of a london gallery; 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separately cast sphinxes with lion-paw foot to each corner, wings outspread supporting each corner of the tray. size: 560mm x 310mm; weight: 2.85kg 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. literature: cf. sharvit, t., \u2018a marble sphinx statue from horvat omrit\u2019 in israel studies in archaeology', pp.97-116, fig.15; pfrommer, m., metalwork from the hellenized east, catalogue of the collections, malibu, 1993, for discussion. this piece is accompanied by a metallurgic analytical report, written by metallurgist dr brian gilmour of the research laboratory for archaeology and the history of art, university of oxford, report number 610/130537."},"estimateMax":45000,"lotNumber":"117","title":{"en":"greek hellenistic silver salver with sirens"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24070/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_SilverSilverplateditems","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":10000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:18.749Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£25,000 - £45,000","currency":"GBP","id":24070,"estimateMin":25000},{"startPrice":20000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24071/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24071/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24071/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24071/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24071/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24071/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24071/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24071/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24071/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24071/010/010.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24071/011/011.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24071/012/012.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24071/013/013.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24071/014/014.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24071/015/015.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24071/016/016.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24071/017/017.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24071/018/018.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 500 bc. an important silver rhyton, a type of drinking horn, with a tall, conical body featuring repeating lengthwise ribs and a short flared rim. the most remarkable aspect of this rhyton is the mythical beast at the base, likely a recumbent stag with long, curved, and decorated horns. the head is finely detailed with almond-shaped eyes and a long muzzle. between the frontal paws, a small cylindrical spout is located. the bottom is characterised by a short funnel pedestal. for similar see: traci: arte e cultura nelle terre di bulgaria dalle origini alla tarda romanita, n. cat. 144, tesoro di borovo, razgard; the metropolitan museum of art, accession number: 1989.281.30a, b. size: 190mm x 205mm; weight: 390g. provenance: from the collection of a london gentleman, acquired in france between 2000-2005; previously with a. kotlar; ex. french collection since the 1970s. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter. this piece comes with a full metallurgical laboratory report from the independent belgian laboratory hebolabo. this piece is accompanied by a historical report from alessandro neri, an international cultural heritage expert based in florence, italy."},"estimateMax":60000,"lotNumber":"118","title":{"en":"eastern greek recumbent stag-shaped silver rhython - xrf tested"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24071/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_SilverSilverplateditems","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":20000,"soldPrice":20000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:18.751Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£30,000 - £60,000","currency":"GBP","id":24071,"estimateMin":30000},{"startPrice":8000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24072/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24072/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24072/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24072/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24072/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24072/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24072/007/007.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 500 bc. a heavy cast silver phiale, a special libation vessel used for holding wine, with a hollow, rounded, raised boss, known as an omphalos at the centre. the lower part of the bowl is scalloped, leading to a corseted neck adorned with incised teardrop motifs that encircle it. the neck flares outward into a wide, smooth mouth with an unpronounced rim. a cuneiform inscription is present near the edge of the rim. a similar example hammered for $8,225 at christie's, live auction 9380, antiquities, 13 june 2000, lot 499. for similar see: the british museum, museum number 1994,0127.1, muscarella o. w., bronze and iron: ancient near eastern artifacts in the metropolitan museum of art, 1988, n. cat. 327. a similar example hammered for $8,225 at christie's, live auction 9380, antiquities, 13 june 2000, lot 499. size: 245mm x 45mm; weight: 485g. provenance: private uk collection, acquired from the private collection of mr. r. unger; previously with a london gallery; acquired in the 1970s on the uk art market. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter. this piece is accompanied by a historical report from alessandro neri, an international cultural heritage expert based in florence, italy."},"estimateMax":20000,"lotNumber":"119","title":{"en":"rare eastern greek silver phiale with cuneiform script"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24072/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_SilverSilverplateditems","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":8000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:18.752Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£12,000 - £20,000","currency":"GBP","id":24072,"estimateMin":12000},{"startPrice":4000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24073/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24073/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24073/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24073/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24073/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24073/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24073/007/007.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 500 bc. a jar with an ovoid body with a pointed base. the fluted body is decorated with protruding knots under the neck, which is embellished with moulded raised lines. for similar see: sotheby's, master sculpture from four millennia, 3 july 2024, lot 33 (shape). size: 165mm x 105mm; weight: 255g. provenance: london collection; ex. mayfair collection, acquired from an ancient art gallery; ex, oliver hoare, 1990s. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter. this piece is accompanied by a historical report from alessandro neri, an international cultural heritage expert based in florence, italy."},"estimateMax":10000,"lotNumber":"120","title":{"en":"rare greek silver jar"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24073/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_SilverSilverplateditems","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":4000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:18.754Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£6,000 - £10,000","currency":"GBP","id":24073,"estimateMin":6000},{"startPrice":4000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24074/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24074/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24074/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24074/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24074/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24074/006/006.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 300 - 200 bc. a greek pale green cut glass skyphos with vertical walls that taper towards the rim and a splayed circular foot. the bowl features integral ring handles formed between projecting plates, the upper with a forked terminal, the lower rounded. this vessel was produced using casting techniques, and was then lathe-cut and polished. for similar see: met museum object number: 81.10.94; christie's, live auction 5488, antiquities, lot. 46. size: 80mm x 180mm; weight: 260g. provenance: property of a london collector; ex. private collection, shrewsbury, england. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":10000,"lotNumber":"121","title":{"en":"greek cut glass skyphos"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24074/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_AntiqueGlass","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":4000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:12.910Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£6,000 - £10,000","currency":"GBP","id":24074,"estimateMin":6000},{"startPrice":8000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24075/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24075/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24075/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24075/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24075/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. late 4th century bc. a bronze mirror and cover with high relief depicting venus and eros. circular in form the lid with hammered sheet repussé appliqué. the two figures are standing each on either side. eros on the left with his wings outstretched. his left hand supporting the top bowl of the incense stand, his right arm lowered. aphrodite to the right wears a long chiton. for similar see: the metropolitan museum of art, accession number: 07.256a, b; the british museum, museum number 1888,1213.1. size: 240mm x 145mm; weight: 1.17kg. provenance: private uk collection; ex. christie's ny, 9 june 2011, lot 109; ex. private collection, london, 1975. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter. this piece is accompanied by a historical report from alessandro neri, an international cultural heritage expert based in florence, italy."},"estimateMax":20000,"lotNumber":"122","title":{"en":"greek bronze mirror and cover with high relief"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24075/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Metalware","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":8000,"soldPrice":18000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:12.941Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£12,000 - £20,000","currency":"GBP","id":24075,"estimateMin":12000},{"startPrice":3000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24076/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24076/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24076/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24076/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24076/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24076/006/006.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 300 - 100 bc. an alabaster vessel with an inverted pear-shaped body connected to a large neck and everted rim. the foot is pedestal-shaped and the handle is decorated with a naturalistic swan head that faces backwards. size: 250mm x 150mm; 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weight: 13g. provenance: private uk collection; ex. us art market; ex. f. hebb, collected before 1980. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter. this piece is accompanied by full authentication report by sami fortune, ancient jewellery specialist."},"estimateMax":15000,"lotNumber":"124","title":{"en":"rare greek solid gold ring with apollo and centaurs"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24077/view","tags":["ukJewellery_Rings","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":5000,"soldPrice":7500,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:12.955Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£7,500 - £15,000","currency":"GBP","id":24077,"estimateMin":7500},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24078/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24078/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24078/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 300 - 100 bc. a gold lunula, or crescent-shaped pendant, with a flat body decorated with an intricate motif of designs and decorative patterns. the centre is adorned with spirals, while gold threads embellish the borders. at the two ends of the pendant, there are gold pellets shaped like clusters of grapes. for similar see: christie's, live auction 9826 ancient jewelry, lot 64; christie's, live auction 1313 ancient jewelry, lot 370. size: 30mm x 25mm; weight: 4g. provenance: private uk collection, acquired on the dutch art market, 1990s. this piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by sami fortune, ancient jewellery specialist."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"125","title":{"en":"hellenistic gold lunar-shaped pendant with rosette"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24078/view","tags":["ukJewellery_NecklacesPendants","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":500,"soldPrice":600,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:12.956Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£750 - £1,500","currency":"GBP","id":24078,"estimateMin":750},{"startPrice":3000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24079/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24079/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24079/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24079/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24079/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24079/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24079/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24079/008/008.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 200 bc - ad 100. a set of gold jewellery consisting of a necklace and a pair of earrings. the necklace is crafted with a gold chain and features a central oval-shaped agate stone displaying muted brownish-grey and light-brownish-grey banding. flanking the central agate are two smaller ruby-red stones positioned just above the base of the oval centrepiece. the pair of matching gold earrings each features a small loop, from which hangs a drop-shaped cell inlaid with a ruby-red stone and bordered by fine filigree. below each drop-shaped cell is a cluster of two gold bell-shaped pendants. size: 40-210mm x 20-35mm; 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the metropolitan museum of art, accession number: 1971.11.4. size: 150mm x 90mm; weight: 150g. provenance: property of a central london gallery, previously acquired on the dutch art market; previously acquired on the belgian art market; hugo lievens, brussels 1982."},"estimateMax":900,"lotNumber":"136","title":{"en":"gnathian black-glazed epichysis with meanders"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24089/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Ceramics","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":300,"soldPrice":800,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:11.422Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£450 - £900","currency":"GBP","id":24089,"estimateMin":450},{"startPrice":300,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24090/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24090/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24090/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24090/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24090/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24090/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24090/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24090/008/008.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 400 - 300 bc. a footed, shallow pottery dish with a lid. the bowl is entirely black-glazed and rests on a flared foot. the lid, adorned with red-figure decoration, features a band of horizontal stripes and a central register with a profile portrait of a lady of fashion and an animal flanked by palmettes. the knob handle is decorated with linear patterns. for similar see: the louvre museum, inventory number 925.184. size: 95mm x 90mm; 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christie's, live auction 2771, ancient jewellery, lot 258 (shape of the cabochon). size: 30mm x 28mm; weight: 12g. provenance: london collection; ex. mayfair collection, acquired from an ancient art gallery; formerly acquired on the london art market pre-2000. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter. this piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by sami fortune, ancient jewellery specialist."},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"141","title":{"en":"hellenistic gold pendant with oval chalcedony cabochon"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24094/view","tags":["ukJewellery_NecklacesPendants","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":1000,"soldPrice":1000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:16.189Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,500 - £3,000","currency":"GBP","id":24094,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24095/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24095/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24095/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24095/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24095/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24095/006/006.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 300 - 200 bc. a pendant features a high gold frame elegantly adorned with a stylised vegetal pattern along its walls. it houses a mottled blue cabochon chalcedony stone at its centre. at the top of the pendant, there are two gold hoops that can be used to attach it to a chain. for similar see: marschall f.h., catalogue of the jewellery, greek, etruscan and roman, british museum, plate xlvi, li; christie's, live auction 2771, ancient jewellery, lot 258 (shape of the cabochon). size: 35mm x 25mm; weight: 17g. provenance: london collection; ex. mayfair collection, acquired from an ancient art gallery; formerly acquired on the london art market pre-2000. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter. this piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by sami fortune, ancient jewellery specialist."},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"142","title":{"en":"hellenistic gold pendant with oval chalcedony cabochon"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24095/view","tags":["ukJewellery_NecklacesPendants","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":1000,"soldPrice":1300,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:16.191Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,500 - £3,000","currency":"GBP","id":24095,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24096/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24096/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24096/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24096/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24096/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 100 bc . a stunning bronze ring with a d-section hoop that enlarges at the shoulders to form an oval bezel, securing an agate intaglio depicting apollo citharoedus made in naturalistic manner typical of the last period of the roman republic. size: d:16.51mm / us: 6 / uk: l 1/2; weight: 20g. provenance: private uk collection; from an old british collection formed in the 1990s. this piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by sami fortune, ancient jewellery specialist."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"143","title":{"en":"massive hellenistic bronze ring with apollo citharoedus"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24096/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":500,"soldPrice":1300,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-30T01:46:06.346Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£750 - £1,500","currency":"GBP","id":24096,"estimateMin":750},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24097/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24097/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24097/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24097/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24097/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24097/006/006.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 3rd - 2nd century bc. a terracotta statue of a nude female, possibly representing aphrodite. the figure is depicted in a standing pose, with one arm raised slightly outward and the other resting over a draped cloth that cascades down her body, covering most of her right leg, suggesting a motion akin to undressing. her posture is fluid, implying slight movement. her expression is serene and neutral, with her hair styled in a chignon. the statue has a light brownish-orange hue and rests on a circular base integral to the figure. size: 340mm x 110mm; weight: 800g. provenance: private uk collection, acquired on the us art market; ex. donald wonder (1938-2023), california & new jersey, prior to 1998; thence by descent. [inv. no. 74]. a copy of the original invoice available.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter. this piece is accompanied by a historical report from alessandro neri, an international cultural heritage expert based in florence, italy."},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"144","title":{"en":"beautiful hellenistic terracotta aphrodite"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24097/view","tags":["ukArt_Sculpture","ukArt_all","ukArt"],"directSalePrice":1000,"soldPrice":1200,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:16.193Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,500 - £3,000","currency":"GBP","id":24097,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":1500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24098/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24098/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24098/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24098/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24098/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24098/006/006.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 350 bc. a large bell krater, painted in the red-figure style, with white/yellow details on one side. the iconography of the piece reflects important stories and symbolism in the life of the greek colonies. on side a is a draped seated woman holding a large patera in her left hand. she stands facing a standing man, who holds a thyrsus casually against his upper left arm and a handled vessel in his outstretched right hand. side b features a pair of draped male figures standing in profile, one holding a walking stick. in addition to this iconography, the vessel is adorned by an extensive decorative program: a laurel leaf wreath beneath the rim, stylised palmettes below the handles with fretted bands surrounding each handle's termini, and a lower register underscoring the figural scene comprised of waves. for similar see: met museum museum number 1978,0414.33; object reference number:1836,0224.175. size: 265mm x 290mm; weight: 1.6kg. provenance: property of a central london gallery, previously acquired on the dutch art market; previously acquired on the belgium art market; daniel bogaerts, brussels, 1995. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter. this piece is accompanied by a historical report from alessandro neri, an international cultural heritage expert based in florence, italy."},"estimateMax":3500,"lotNumber":"145","title":{"en":"apulian bell krater with female greeting a warrior"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24098/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Ceramics","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":1500,"soldPrice":3000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:16.194Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£2,500 - £3,500","currency":"GBP","id":24098,"estimateMin":2500},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24099/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24099/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24099/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24099/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 400 - 300 bc. a terracotta stand decorated with red-figure decoration. the top features a shallow, circular dish with a recessed centre adorned with a rosette encircled by a wave pattern. below, a tall, slender columnar section displays vertical bands of black-painted lines and wave patterns. the lower section, forming the base, is decorated with intricate black-painted designs, including stylised palmettes and a profile portrait of a lady of fashion. for similar see: the metropolitan museum of art, object number: 06.1021.220. a similar example hammered for $4,000 at christie's, live auction 3748, antiquities, 4 june 2015, lot 66. size: 160mm x 70mm; weight: 270g. provenance: property of a central london gallery, previously acquired on the dutch art market; previously acquired on the belgium art market; daniel bogaerts, brussels, 1995."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"146","title":{"en":"rare apulian red-figure thymiaterion with lady of fashion"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24099/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Ceramics","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":500,"soldPrice":850,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:16.195Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£750 - £1,500","currency":"GBP","id":24099,"estimateMin":750},{"startPrice":800,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24100/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24100/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24100/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24100/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24100/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 400 - 350 bc. a red-figure kantharos boasting a pair of sweeping high handles with support struts, and moulded maskettes at the interior join to the rim and the exterior join to the base. the flared cup's body sits upon a tall stem with a tiered foot. each face of the exterior walls is beautifully adorned with a red-figure flying nike portrait wearing a saccos (headscarf) with pearl strands and hairpins, a drop earring, and a pearl necklace - all detailed with fugitive white and yellow-orange paint. a row of cresting leaves adorns the exterior of the rim while a lustrous black glaze envelops the interior, handles, stem, and foot. for similar see: the british museum, museum number 1856,1226.104. size: 180mm x 185mm; weight: 380g. provenance: private uk collection, acquired on the dutch art market; previously acquired on the belgian art market; peter van der elst, liege, 1987.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter. this piece is accompanied by a historical report from alessandro neri, an international cultural heritage expert based in florence, italy."},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"147","title":{"en":"apulian kantharos with nike"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24100/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Ceramics","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":800,"soldPrice":1900,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:16.197Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,200 - £2,000","currency":"GBP","id":24100,"estimateMin":1200},{"startPrice":400,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24101/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24101/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24101/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24101/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24101/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24101/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24101/007/007.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 400 - 300 bc. a footed, shallow pottery dish with a lid. the bowl is entirely black-glazed and rests on a flared foot. the lid, adorned with red-figure decoration, features a band of horizontal stripes and a central register with a profile portrait of a lady of fashion flanked by palmettes. the knob handle is decorated with linear patterns. the sides have two horizontal handles, which are completely black. for similar see: the metropolitan museum of art, object number: 2021.40.31a, b. size: 220mm x 140mm; weight: 505g. provenance: property of a central london gallery, previously acquired on the dutch art market; previously acquired on the belgium art market; daniel bogaerts, brussels, 1995. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"148","title":{"en":"apulian red-figure lekanis with lady of fashion"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24101/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Ceramics","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":400,"soldPrice":400,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:16.198Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£600 - £1,000","currency":"GBP","id":24101,"estimateMin":600},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24102/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24102/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24102/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24102/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24102/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24102/006/006.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 330 bc. a black-glazed terracotta vessel with painted designs in reddish-brown, white, and yellow hues. the spool-shaped body features a domed top, a tall, slender neck, and a distinctive handle. decorative patterns include vertical striped sections and horizontal bands of floral and geometric motifs. the base of the rounded body transitions into a slightly flared foot. for similar see: the british museum, museum number 1867,0508.1206. size: 160mm x 100mm; weight: 170g. provenance: property of a central london gallery, previously acquired on the dutch art market; previously acquired on the belgium art market; daniel bogaerts, brussels, 1995."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"149","title":{"en":"rare gnathian pyxis with laurel motif by the rose painter"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24102/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Ceramics","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":500,"soldPrice":700,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:16.199Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£750 - £1,500","currency":"GBP","id":24102,"estimateMin":750},{"startPrice":300,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24103/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24103/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24103/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 400 - 300 bc. a red-figure dish with a shallow body seated on a discoidal base and with a flared rim. the main decoration depicts the lady of fashion with sakkos, stephane and pearl parure. for similar see: the spurlock museum, inventory number 1922.01.0059. size: 40mm x 165mm; weight: 185g. provenance: property of a central london gallery, previously acquired on the dutch art market; previously acquired on the belgium art market; daniel bogaerts, brussels, 1995."},"estimateMax":900,"lotNumber":"150","title":{"en":"apulian red-figure dish with lady of fashion"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24103/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Ceramics","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":300,"soldPrice":800,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:16.200Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£450 - £900","currency":"GBP","id":24103,"estimateMin":450},{"startPrice":300,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24104/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24104/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24104/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24104/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24104/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24104/006/006.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 300 bc. a classic blackware guttus form with a rounded, ribbed body, a single loop handle, and a high spout with a funnel mouth, all on a raised, tiered spool foot. the tondo is decorated in a low-relief scene depicting the head of a gorgon. the vessel is covered in a jet-black glaze, and scattered areas of faint iridescence complement the lustrous colour, the base is reserved. for similar see: the british museum, museum number 1868,0110.685. size: 130mm x 120mm; weight: 250g. provenance: property of a central london gallery, previously acquired on the dutch art market; previously acquired on the belgium art market; daniel bogaerts, brussels, 1995."},"estimateMax":900,"lotNumber":"151","title":{"en":"greek black-glazed guttus with gorgoneion"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24104/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Ceramics","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":300,"soldPrice":300,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:06.836Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£450 - £900","currency":"GBP","id":24104,"estimateMin":450},{"startPrice":800,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24105/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24105/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24105/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24105/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24105/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24105/006/006.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 420 - 380 bc. a pottery skyphos covered with a black glaze and decorated with red-figure owls. each is flanked by vertical laurel branches. the conical-shaped body tapers down to a disc base, while d-shaped horizontal handles are symmetrically positioned on opposite sides. for similar see: the metropolitan museum of art, object number: 2001.761.5.; christie's, live auction 7207, lot. 247. size: 70mm x 140mm; weight: 115g. provenance: property of a central london gallery, previously acquired on the dutch art market; previously acquired on the belgium art market; daniel bogaerts, brussels, 1995.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"152","title":{"en":"attic red-figure skyphos with owl"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24105/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Ceramics","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":800,"soldPrice":1000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:06.838Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,200 - £2,000","currency":"GBP","id":24105,"estimateMin":1200},{"startPrice":300,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24106/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24106/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24106/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 550 - 480 bc. a kylix with a more defined lip compared to the rest of the body, standing on a hollow conical pedestal foot with a broad base. in this example, the lip is undecorated; 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miscellaneous number: miscellaneous number: 1911.02.0014 (accession number) (accession number). size: 63-63mm x 185-190mm; weight: 415g. provenance: property of a central london gallery, previously acquired on the dutch art market; previously acquired on the belgium art market; daniel bogaerts, brussels, 1995."},"estimateMax":900,"lotNumber":"154","title":{"en":"pair of greek black glazed kylikes"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24107/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Ceramics","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":300,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:06.843Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£450 - £900","currency":"GBP","id":24107,"estimateMin":450},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24108/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24108/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24108/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24108/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24108/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24108/006/006.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 375 - 350 bc. a terracotta lekythos with a black-glazed background and red-painted decoration. the design features a stylised bird surrounded by swirling and leaf-like motifs. the neck, wider at the top and narrowing toward the body, is adorned with vertical stripes. a loop handle extends from the side. the flask has a rounded base and a pronounced, thick foot. for similar see: the museum of fine arts, budapest, inventory number 50.178.; christie's, live auction 7207, antiquties, lot. 264. size: 85mm x 40mm; weight: 60g. provenance: property of a central london gallery, previously acquired on the dutch art market; previously acquired on the belgium art market; daniel bogaerts, brussels, 1995."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"155","title":{"en":"apulian red-figure squat lekythos with a bird"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24108/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Ceramics","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":300,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:06.846Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£300 - £600","currency":"GBP","id":24108,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":150,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24109/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24109/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24109/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24109/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24109/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24109/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24109/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24109/008/008.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 400 - 300 bc. a pair of miniature black-glazed pottery vessels. the kantharos has a biconical body elevated on a small circular foot and two high-arching handles joining the midsection and rim. it is decorated with scroll motifs in rhomboid-shaped frames on both sides. the skyphos, with a tapered deep cup on a ring base, features d-shaped side handles and an everted rim. its body is decorated with a chevron pattern framed by horizontal lines. for similar see: the louvre museum, collection number: ll 511. size: 45-55mm x 50-60mm; weight: 65g. provenance: property of a central london gallery, previously acquired on the dutch art market; previously acquired on the belgium art market; daniel bogaerts, brussels, 1995."},"estimateMax":350,"lotNumber":"156","title":{"en":"pair of xenon ware vessels"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24109/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Ceramics","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":150,"soldPrice":170,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:06.847Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£250 - £350","currency":"GBP","id":24109,"estimateMin":250},{"startPrice":300,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24110/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24110/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24110/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24110/004/004.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 300 - 100 bc. a translucent blue glass unguentarium with a tall body that tapers into a pointed base. the vessel has a sloped shoulder, a tubular neck and a flaring mouth with an outward-folded rim. patches of soil incrustation and areas of iridescence are present on the surface. size: 150mm x 50mm; 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christie's, live auction 7207, antiquties, lot. 253. size: 190mm x 85mm; weight: 205g. provenance: property of a central london gallery, previously acquired on the dutch art market; previously acquired on the belgium art market; daniel bogaerts, brussels, 1995."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"166","title":{"en":"gnathian epichysis with grapevine motif"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24119/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Ceramics","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":400,"soldPrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:11.413Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£600 - £1,000","currency":"GBP","id":24119,"estimateMin":600},{"startPrice":300,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24120/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24120/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24120/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 350 - 300 bc. a kylix with a shallow body seated on a discoidal foot and completed with two horizontal handles. the main decoration depicts a central medallion with an oinochoe in white pigment surrounded by an intricate vine and grapes motif under the rim. size: 55mm x 180mm; 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weight: 5.75g. provenance: private uk collection; previously acquired on the german art market in the 1990s. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter. this piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by sami fortune, ancient jewellery specialist."},"estimateMax":3500,"lotNumber":"187","title":{"en":"greek gold ring with eros and nike"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24140/view","tags":["ukJewellery_Rings","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":900,"soldPrice":4200,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:13.679Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,500 - £3,500","currency":"GBP","id":24140,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":3000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24141/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24141/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24141/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24141/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24141/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24141/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24141/007/007.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 200 bc. a gold 23 ct ring with a d-section hoop enlarged on the shoulders to form an oval bezel securing a carnelian intaglio depicting an old bald man with a large belly. it is probably a theatre comic actor resting on a wooden stick. for similar see: christie's live auction, 9599, antiquities, 13 may 2003, lot 104. size: d:16.31mm / us: 5 3/4 / uk: l; weight: 27g. provenance: private uk collection, acquired on the us art market; ex. new york city collection, purchased from suzanne khayat, nyc. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter. this piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by sami fortune, ancient jewellery specialist."},"estimateMax":9000,"lotNumber":"188","title":{"en":"very heavy hellenistic gold ring with comic actor"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24141/view","tags":["ukJewellery_Rings","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":3000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:13.680Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£4,500 - £9,000","currency":"GBP","id":24141,"estimateMin":4500},{"startPrice":1500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24142/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24142/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24142/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 300 - 100 bc. a gold brooch displaying intricate filigree work in a symmetrical quatrefoil design. the borders are formed by rods with double-scrolled ends. each compartment within the design is set with a circular blue inlay. at the centre, an oval gemstone is inset within a gold cell and framed by filigree. the back is flat and unworked, fitted with three catches: two aligned at one end and a single catch at the other. size: 54mm x 45mm; weight: 10.1g. provenance: private uk collection; formerly with r. a.; since the 1990s.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter. this piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by sami fortune, ancient jewellery specialist."},"estimateMax":3500,"lotNumber":"189","title":{"en":"greek hellenistic gold brooch with carnelian stone"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24142/view","tags":["ukJewellery_BroochesPins","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":1500,"soldPrice":1500,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:13.681Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£2,500 - £3,500","currency":"GBP","id":24142,"estimateMin":2500},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24143/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24143/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24143/003/003.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 300 - 100 bc. a silver and gold viking bracteate pendant with a round shape, featuring a central portrait of a king or a warrior. the portrait is encircled by a silver band adorned with a hammered spiral motif. at the top, a large silver hoop. size: 40mm x 35mm; 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weight: 5g. provenance: london collection; ex. mayfair collection, acquired from an ancient art gallery; formerly acquired on the london art market pre-2000. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter. this piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by sami fortune, ancient jewellery specialist."},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"191","title":{"en":"greek gold lion-shaped finial"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24144/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":1000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-30T01:46:06.348Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,500 - £3,000","currency":"GBP","id":24144,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24145/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24145/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24145/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 300 - 100 bc. a gold tubular-shaped pendant with domed ends and a central suspension loop featuring ribbed detailing. encircling each end of the tube are raised bands, and fine bead-like clusters decorate the domed caps. size: 15.9mm x 30.4mm; weight: 5.31g. provenance: private uk collection, acquired from the private collection of mr. r. unger; previously with a london gallery; acquired in the 1990s on the uk art market. this piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by sami fortune, ancient jewellery specialist."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"192","title":{"en":"hellenistic gold tubular pendant"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24145/view","tags":["ukJewellery_NecklacesPendants","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":500,"soldPrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:17.954Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£750 - £1,500","currency":"GBP","id":24145,"estimateMin":750},{"startPrice":300,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24146/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24146/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24146/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24146/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24146/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24146/006/006.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 300 bc. a black-glazed ribbed oinochoe with a round lip, decorated with white vine leaf and tendril motifs on the neck. the body displays vertical ridges topped with red circle. a reserved band encircles the foot. for similar see: the british museum, museum number 1873,0820.316. size: 150mm x 110mm; weight: 220g. provenance: property of a central london gallery, previously acquired on the dutch art market; previously acquired on the belgium art market; daniel bogaerts, brussels, 1995."},"estimateMax":900,"lotNumber":"193","title":{"en":"gnathian ribbed oinochoe with vines motif and flowers"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24146/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Ceramics","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":300,"soldPrice":300,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:17.955Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£450 - £900","currency":"GBP","id":24146,"estimateMin":450},{"startPrice":300,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24147/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24147/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24147/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24147/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24147/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24147/006/006.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 400 - 200 bc. a cylindrical mace head slightly tapered towards the bottom and with a rounded top. the surface is decorated with repeating v-shaped and zig-zag patterns. size: 180mm x 40mm; 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weight: 110g. provenance: property of a central london gallery, previously acquired on the dutch art market; previously acquired on the belgian art market; hugo lievens, brussels 1982. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"196","title":{"en":"greek bronze strigil"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24149/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Metalware","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":1000,"soldPrice":1700,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-23T18:11:04.939Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,500 - £3,000","currency":"GBP","id":24149,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24150/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24150/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24150/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24150/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24150/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24150/006/006.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 400 - 370 bc. a fabulous cylindrical cup with a flaring lip that meets the rounded bowl at an angle. the curved strap handles curve to join the area just beneath the lip to the mid-section of the body. the exterior walls on each side of the vase are elaborately painted from top to bottom: a band of tongues, a panel of alternating red and black columns with arrow-like motifs in black and white on one side, a panel of nested leaf-like forms also in red and black with added white details, and finally a continuous band of running wave motifs. for similar see: the british museum, museum number 1814,0704.523. christie's, live auction 7207, antiquties, lot 259. size: 130mm x 165mm; 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the metropolitan museum of art, accession number: l.2023.5.size: 950mm x 400mm; weight: plus 25kg.provenance: private uk collection; ex. parthenon galley; ex. marcus prill 2013; ex. swiss collection 1970s. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter.this piece comes with a report from prof. john pollini, professor of classical art, archaeology, history, and classicsand usc associates endowed professor in art history, department of art history, university of southern california, los angeles."},"estimateMax":60000,"lotNumber":"208","title":{"en":"roman over life size marble venus statue of campidoglio"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24161/view","tags":["ukArt_Sculpture","ukArt_all","ukArt"],"directSalePrice":20000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:11.495Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£30,000 - £60,000","currency":"GBP","id":24161,"estimateMin":30000},{"startPrice":8000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24162/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24162/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24162/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24162/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24162/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24162/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24162/007/007.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 100 - 200. a marble bust of a noblewoman. the subject bears a solemn expression, gazing to her right, with wavy locks framing her face and combed to the back in a style reminiscent of faustina the elder, wife of emperor antoninus pius. her garments include a thinly carved, crisply pleated dress through which light passes in places, and an overgarment with deep folds suggesting a thick material, possibly wool. size: 380mm x 260mm; 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ex. dino and raffaello tomasso gallery; uk art market since the 1970s. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter. this piece is accompanied by a historical report from alessandro neri, an international cultural heritage expert based in florence, italy."},"estimateMax":35000,"lotNumber":"210","title":{"en":"rare over-life size roman head of a nobleman"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24163/view","tags":["ukArt_Sculpture","ukArt_all","ukArt"],"directSalePrice":15000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:11.826Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£25,000 - £35,000","currency":"GBP","id":24163,"estimateMin":25000},{"startPrice":8000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24164/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24164/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24164/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24164/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24164/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24164/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24164/007/007.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 100 - 300. a handsome, realistic marble head of a youth with a close-cropped wavy/curled coiffure framing a handsome face with attractive features such as generously lidded, almond-shaped, eyes, arched brows leading to his nose, closed full lips, a defined chin, and well-modelled naturalistic facial planes. size: 240mm x 210mm; 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ex. american collection; ex. gordon eberts, toronto, canada, before 1983. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter. this piece comes with a report from prof. john pollini, professor of classical art, archaeology, history, and classics and usc associates endowed professor in art history, department of art history, university of southern california, los angeles."},"estimateMax":50000,"lotNumber":"212","title":{"en":"stunning over life-size roman marble foot of emperor hadrian or marcus aurelius"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24166/view","tags":["ukArt_Sculpture","ukArt_all","ukArt"],"directSalePrice":20000,"soldPrice":60000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:11.384Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£30,000 - £50,000","currency":"GBP","id":24166,"estimateMin":30000},{"startPrice":8000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24167/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24167/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24167/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24167/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24167/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24167/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24167/007/007.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 200 - 400. a solid 21.8 ct gold openwork ring with an angular hoop, enlarged at the shoulders and embellished with double volutes, forms a bezel that houses a two-coloured agate with a burnt surface. for similar see: el legado de hefesto, n. 458, p. 181, sotheby's, ancient sculpture and works of art, lot. 257, 07 july 2023.; the british museum, museum number 1917,0501.802. size: d:16.1mm / us: 5 1/2 / uk: k 1/2; weight: 33g. provenance: private uk collection; from an old british collection formed in the 1990s. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter. this piece is accompanied by full authentication report by sami fortune, ancient jewellery specialist."},"estimateMax":20000,"lotNumber":"213","title":{"en":"late roman gold ring with burned agate - 33 grams"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24167/view","tags":["ukJewellery_Rings","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":8000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:11.401Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£12,000 - £20,000","currency":"GBP","id":24167,"estimateMin":12000},{"startPrice":8000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24168/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24168/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24168/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24168/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24168/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24168/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24168/007/007.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 200 - 400. a gold 22.6 ct ring comprising of a d-section hoop with angled triangular shoulders and scrolled edges. the ellipsoid bezel features a gold cell depicting two noblewomen, helena and theodora, identified as the mother and wife of constantine the great. the figures are rendered facing each other in a naturalistic manner, with hairstyles characteristic of the middle imperial period. size: d:19.15mm / us: 9 1/4 / uk: s; 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weight: 7g.provenance: private london collection; formerly in a swiss family collection. geneva art market 1980s-early 1990s. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter.this piece is accompanied by an authentication report from striptwist ltd, a london-based company run by precious metal specialist dr jack ogden."},"estimateMax":9000,"lotNumber":"215","title":{"en":"roman gold ring with carnelian intaglio depicting septimius severus"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24169/view","tags":["ukJewellery_Rings","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":3000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:11.458Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£4,500 - £9,000","currency":"GBP","id":24169,"estimateMin":4500},{"startPrice":800,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24170/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24170/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24170/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24170/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24170/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24170/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24170/007/007.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 300. a solid gold ring with an angular hoop, enlarged at the shoulders and embellished with double volutes and geometric patterns. it forms a bezel housing an orange carnelian intaglio depicting a standing minerva. for similar see: bagot j., el legado de hefesto: a memorial to a private collection of ancient rings and glyptics, n. 326; the british museum, museum number 1872,0604.121. size: d:18.34mm / us: 8 1/4 / uk: q; weight: 11g. provenance: private uk collection; from an old british collection formed in the 1990s. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter. this piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by sami fortune, ancient jewellery specialist."},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"216","title":{"en":"roman gold intaglio ring depicting minerva"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24170/view","tags":["ukJewellery_Rings","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":800,"soldPrice":1700,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:11.492Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,200 - £2,000","currency":"GBP","id":24170,"estimateMin":1200},{"startPrice":15000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24171/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24171/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24171/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24171/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24171/005/005.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 200.a superb bronze figure of jupiter rendered with immaculate detail. it exhibits a muscular physique as he stands dynamically in contrapposto. shown nude, his athletic figure displays strong pectorals and delineated genitalia. his divine countenance is comprised of a furrowed brow, a noble nose, and small lips, all framed by a bushy coiffure and a short beard almost resembling a lion's mane. a wreath of oak leaves crowns his head. his left hand is raised, likely having previously held a sceptre symbolising his power as king of the gods, while he lowers his right arm. this piece is accompanied by an original stand. size: 280mm x 90mm; weight: 495g.provenance: property of a sussex, uk, private collector; acquired in munich, germany in 2014; formerly acquired on the bavarian art market in the 1990s; art loss register certificate: number 7944.cv dated 15 december 2014. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter.this piece is accompanied by a historical report from alessandro neri, an international cultural heritage expert based in florence, italy."},"estimateMax":30000,"lotNumber":"217","title":{"en":"stunning roman bronze statuette of jupiter with silver inlaid eyes"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24171/view","tags":["ukArt_Sculpture","ukArt_all","ukArt"],"directSalePrice":15000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:11.500Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£25,000 - £30,000","currency":"GBP","id":24171,"estimateMin":25000},{"startPrice":10000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24172/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24172/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24172/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24172/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24172/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24172/006/006.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 50 bc. a silver skyphos standing on a baluster stem with a chased foot. the vessel was assembled from separate parts, including the foot and the two sections of the handles. two gilt decorative bands of oval and dart mouldings (kyma and kyma reversa) accented with beading, are chased around the upper portion of the cup. the ring handles feature additional finger rests at the bottom. for similar see: bandinelli, b. r., roma, l\u2019arte romana nel centro del potere, milano, 1969, fig.227; 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weight: 430g.provenance: private uk collection; previously acquired on the german art market in the 1990s. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter.this piece is accompanied by a historical report from alessandro neri, an international cultural heritage expert based in florence, italy."},"estimateMax":15000,"lotNumber":"219","title":{"en":"scarce roman gladius with original bone handle"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24173/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_WeaponsArmor","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":5000,"soldPrice":20000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:11.825Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£7,500 - £15,000","currency":"GBP","id":24173,"estimateMin":7500},{"startPrice":3000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24174/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24174/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24174/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 1 - 100. a glass dish of translucent blue colour with a broad, shallow body resting on a concave, elevated foot, bearing a pontil scar inside. the rounded rim frames the dish, and the interior slopes gently toward the centre, forming a slight central depression. patches of natural incrustation are present on the surface. for similar see: the j. paul getty museum, object number: 76.af.29. size: 45mm x 190mm; weight: 245g. provenance: private uk collection; ex. russkin collection, formed in the 1980s. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":9000,"lotNumber":"220","title":{"en":"roman green glass footed dish"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24174/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_AntiqueGlass","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":3000,"soldPrice":3000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:06.647Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£4,500 - £9,000","currency":"GBP","id":24174,"estimateMin":4500},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24175/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24175/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24175/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24175/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24175/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24175/006/006.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 200 - 300. a glass flask with an onion-shaped body and a concave base. the tubular neck leads to a pronounced rim, while the neck and upper body are adorned with delicately rendered vertical ribs. the surface displays areas of iridescence. size: 140mm x 90mm; 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weight: 30g. provenance: private uk collection; ex. russkin collection, formed in the 1980s. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter. this piece is accompanied by a historical report from alessandro neri, an international cultural heritage expert based in florence, italy."},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"223","title":{"en":"roman blue glass beaker"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24177/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_AntiqueGlass","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":1000,"soldPrice":2000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:06.656Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,500 - £3,000","currency":"GBP","id":24177,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24178/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24178/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24178/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24178/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24178/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24178/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24178/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24178/008/008.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 100 - 300. a bronze jug with a large body tapering to a narrow neck, joined to a folded rim with a diagonal spout. the rim is connected to the neck by a strap-moulded handle adorned with an incised geometric motif at the base. size: 340mm x 235mm; weight: 2.37kg. 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":"224","title":{"en":"large roman bronze jug"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24178/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Metalware","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":1000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:06.657Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,500 - £3,000","currency":"GBP","id":24178,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24179/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24179/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24179/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24179/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24179/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 100 - 300. an elongated bronze bell with vertical walls, showing a smooth green patina. inside, the iron knocker is still present. at the top, a perforated protrusion is used to fasten the bell. size: 100mm x 65mm; 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the british museum, museum number 2010,5006.1377. size: 135mm x 120mm; weight: 1.05kg. provenance: private london collection; ex. london art dealer, uk, 1990s. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter. this piece is accompanied by a historical report from alessandro neri, an international cultural heritage expert based in florence, italy."},"estimateMax":6000,"lotNumber":"226","title":{"en":"rare roman black stone theatre mask"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24180/view","tags":["ukArt_Sculpture","ukArt_all","ukArt"],"directSalePrice":2000,"soldPrice":2000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:06.661Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£3,000 - £6,000","currency":"GBP","id":24180,"estimateMin":3000},{"startPrice":2000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24181/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24181/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24181/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24181/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24181/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 150 - 300.a gold 22 ct ring with a shallow d-section hoop. it is enlarged on the shoulders and connected to an oval bezel that secures a carnelian intaglio depicting standing venus in a bath. the gemstone is engraved with details of the body and the dress.for similar see: la collezione glitica santarelli, n 84c. size: d:19.15mm / us: 9 1/4 / uk: s; 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weight: 116g. provenance: property of a west london gentleman; previously in a london gallery. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter this piece is accompanied by a historical report from alessandro neri, an international cultural heritage expert based in florence, italy. this piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by sami fortune, ancient jewellery specialist."},"estimateMax":30000,"lotNumber":"231","title":{"en":"pair of roman heavy solid gold bow brooches - 116 grams"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24185/view","tags":["ukJewellery_BroochesPins","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":10000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:11.350Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£15,000 - £30,000","currency":"GBP","id":24185,"estimateMin":15000},{"startPrice":5000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24186/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24186/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24186/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24186/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24186/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24186/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24186/007/007.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 200 ad. a finely carved in extremely high relief 'virtually in the round' section of a marble sarcophagus depicting the god eros (roman cupid) or one of the erotes (roman cupids) holding a large bunch of harvested grapes in his left hand. eros, depicted as a nude cherub, is posed standing in contrapposto, with his weight shifted to his left leg, one arm angled to carry the fruit of the vine, the other missing its forearm, perhaps once carrying more grapes (a common theme of hellenistic and roman art) or his bow. in addition to possessing an impressive understanding of anatomy and an ability to render flesh from stone, the sculptor of this piece was skilled in communicating naturalism in cupid's facial features - generously lidded, almond-shaped eyes, apple cheeks, pudgy nose, and full lips - framed by a wavy coiffure adorned by a leafy crown. eros was the mischievous yet endearing god of love and, according to some classical writers, a son of the goddess aphrodite. size: l:700mm / w:260mm ; 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weight: 7.26kg. provenance: private uk collection; from an old british collection formed in the 1990s. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"234","title":{"en":"roman corinthian marble capital"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24188/view","tags":["ukAntiqueVF_SalvageArchitecturalAntiques","ukAntiqueVF","ukAntiqueVF_all"],"directSalePrice":800,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:11.414Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,200 - £2,000","currency":"GBP","id":24188,"estimateMin":1200},{"startPrice":800,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24189/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24189/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24189/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24189/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24189/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24189/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24189/007/007.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 200 - 300. a finely carved white marble head of a youth with an expressive countenance. while it may not be imperial, it is a powerful portrait of an important individual, given its scale and fine delineation, likely created during the era of emperor alexander severus. the piece has heavy-lidded almond-shaped eyes with drilled pupils, feathery brows with incised individual hairs, an aquiline nose (with losses, as is often the case with roman busts), full lips with a defined philtrum and moustache and naturalistic ears. the handsome face is crowned with a close-cropped, forward-combed, wavy coiffure. size: 95mm x 80mm; 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weight: 140g. provenance: london collection; ex. mayfair collection, acquired from an ancient art gallery; formerly acquired on the london art market pre-2000. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":9000,"lotNumber":"237","title":{"en":"gallo-roman bronze bear statuette of the goddess artio - extremely rare"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24190/view","tags":["ukArt_Sculpture","ukArt_all","ukArt"],"directSalePrice":3000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:11.418Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£4,500 - £9,000","currency":"GBP","id":24190,"estimateMin":4500},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24191/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24191/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24191/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24191/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24191/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24191/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24191/007/007.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 100 - 300. a matched pair of chariot fittings, each formed as the head and forelegs of a boar with open mouth and prominent tusks, developing to a crescentic square-section body with knop finial, supported on a column and square-section tiered base. mounted on custom-made display stands. for similar see: the louvre museum, entry number: mnc 1900.a. size: 230-230mm x 130-130mm; 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weight: 885g. provenance: private uk collection; from a collection acquired on the uk art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000; from an important cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. this piece is accompanied by a historical report from alessandro neri, an international cultural heritage expert based in florence, italy."},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"239","title":{"en":"romano-british bronze oil lamp with swan-shaped handle"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24192/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Metalware","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":1000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:46:11.492Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,500 - £3,000","currency":"GBP","id":24192,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":800,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24193/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24193/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24193/003/003.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 300. a bronze leaded bronze door handle cast in high relief. the handle mount depicts the head of a fierce lion with bare fangs, a wide snout, almond-shaped eyes with delineated pupils, and a hanging tongue, all surrounded by a radiating mane. a substantial ring handle is suspended from the lion's mouth, and three oxidised iron rivets are visible along the exterior rim. the handle is enveloped with thick layers of green and russet patina. for similar see: sotheby's, ancient sculptures and works of art, 3 december 2024, lot 488. size: 260mm x 220mm; 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the woman is squatting while the man lies beneath her. this intimate depiction is framed by ovolo decoration encircling the entire perimeter of the tondo. at the rear, there is a small looped handle. size: 100mm x 70mm; weight: 75g. provenance: property of a london gallery, acquired on the german art market; ex. hk collection, germany, before 1995. this piece is accompanied by german export license."},"estimateMax":900,"lotNumber":"278","title":{"en":"roman glazed pottery oil lamp with erotic scene"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24230/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Ceramics","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":300,"soldPrice":300,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:47:23.342Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£450 - £900","currency":"GBP","id":24230,"estimateMin":450},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24231/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24231/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24231/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 200 - 500. a collection comprising a glass flask shaped like a bunch of grapes, characterised by small, bulbous, and slightly uneven protrusions that replicate grape clusters. the shoulder of the flask features moulded leaf with visible veins. accompanying the flask is a light brownish-beige terracotta oil lamp, displaying a drop-shaped body with a central filling hole and an additional hole for the wick. at the back, a small lug facilitates handling, and the outer rim of the lamp is decorated with a repeating pattern of small, raised dots. additionally, there is a clear glass unguentarium characterised by a dome-shaped base that transitions into a smooth, straight cylindrical neck. for similar see: the museum of fine arts, houston, object number 70.82; 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weight: 105g provenance: property of an oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old british collection, formed in the 1980s on the uk / international art markets. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter.."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"286","title":{"en":"roman bronze handle with apollo"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24238/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Metalware","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:47:23.302Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£750 - £1,500","currency":"GBP","id":24238,"estimateMin":750},{"startPrice":300,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24239/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24239/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24239/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24239/004/004.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 100 - 300 bc. a bronze applique in the form of a feline head. the head is defined by incision lines highlighting its features, including a broad snout with a wide open mouth and a pair of almond-shaped eyes slightly curving upwards. the ears are sharply pointed and tilted back. the applique is hollow and open at the back. size: 40mm x 35mm; weight: 65g. provenance: london collection; ex. mayfair collection, acquired from an ancient art gallery; formerly acquired on the london art market pre-2000."},"estimateMax":900,"lotNumber":"287","title":{"en":"roman bronze animal head applique"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24239/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Metalware","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":300,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:47:23.321Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£450 - £900","currency":"GBP","id":24239,"estimateMin":450},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24240/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24240/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24240/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 100 - 300. an ancient roman bronze theatre mask appliqué represented with its face framed with long and curly hair and a long phrygian cap. this appliqué would have been decoratively suspended, perhaps from a piece of furniture. the use of theater masks was widespread in roman society, particularly in the context of theatrical performances. during ancient times, theater was a popular form of entertainment and masks played a crucial role in dramatic presentations. these masks were designed with exaggerated features and expressions, enabling actors to portray a wide range of characters more effectively. for similar see: the metropolitan museum of art accession number: 17.194.352. size: 35mm x 40mm; weight: 56g size: 35mm x 40mm; weight: 56g provenance: private uk collection, acquired on the belgian art market.."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"288","title":{"en":"roman bronze theater mask applique"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24240/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Metalware","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":160,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:47:23.323Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£300 - £600","currency":"GBP","id":24240,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":300,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24241/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24241/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24241/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24241/004/004.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 300 - 500. a red terracotta oil lamp with a sunken discus displaying a latin cross adorned with circular and rhomboid designs. the cross is flanked by two filling holes, and the discus is encircled by a decorative register. the nozzle is channelled and ends in a rounded spout, with a lug handle situated at the back. the lamp sits on a ring base with concentric circles within. for similar see (type): the ashmolean museum, accession no. an1980.76. size: 145mm x 90mm; weight: 170g. provenance: property of a london gallery, acquired on the german art market; ex. west german private collection hh, before 2010. this piece is accompanied by german export license."},"estimateMax":900,"lotNumber":"289","title":{"en":"byzantine terracotta oil lamp with latin cross"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24241/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Ceramics","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":300,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:47:23.326Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£450 - £900","currency":"GBP","id":24241,"estimateMin":450},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24242/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24242/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24242/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24242/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 300 - 500. a red terracotta oil lamp with a sunken discus featuring a standing figure, possibly a bishop, with raised hands, an ornate pleated robe, and an elaborate headdress. the figure is flanked by two filling holes, and the discus is surrounded by circular and triangular-shaped decorative stamps. the nozzle has a rounded spout and a channelled design. the lug handle is present at the back of the lamp. the lamp sits on a ring base with concentric circles within. for similar see (type): the j. paul getty museum, inventory number 83.aq.377.274. size: 145mm x 85mm; weight: 165g. provenance: property of a london gallery, acquired on the german art market; ex. west german private collection hh, before 2010. this piece is accompanied by german export license."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"290","title":{"en":"byzantine terracotta oil lamp with bishop"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24242/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Ceramics","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":240,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:47:23.343Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£300 - £600","currency":"GBP","id":24242,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":300,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24243/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24243/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24243/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24243/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 400 - 500. a red terracotta oil lamp with a rounded body and a sunken upper face bordered by a ridge and channelled to a spout. the central discus displays a relief depiction of a chi-rho, an early christian symbol combining the greek letters '_' (chi) and '_' (rho), representing christ. on both sides are circular filling holes, and the perimeter is adorned with alternating concentric circles and quatrefoil patterns. the lamp has a lug handle and rests on a ring base marked with two concentric circles. for similar see: the ashmolean museum, accession no. an1980.76. size: 140mm x 85mm; weight: 170g. provenance: property of a london gallery, acquired on the german art market; ex. west german private collection hh, before 2010. this piece is accompanied by german export license."},"estimateMax":900,"lotNumber":"291","title":{"en":"byzantine terracotta oil lamp with chi-rho"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24243/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Ceramics","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":300,"soldPrice":900,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-23T18:11:04.981Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£450 - £900","currency":"GBP","id":24243,"estimateMin":450},{"startPrice":2000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24244/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24244/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24244/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24244/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24244/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24244/006/006.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 500 - 600. a limestone architectural roundel with cross. this piece features a central cross with spheres on each arm and in the corners between them. the cross is encompassed by a band of small spheres, followed by a layer of chevrons, and another band adorned with small globules. the edge of the roundel is undecorated, providing a stark contrast to the elaborate front-facing design. mounted on a custom-made stand. size: 400mm x 400mm; weight: 23.08kg. provenance: private uk collection; from an old british collection formed in the 1990s. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter.."},"estimateMax":9000,"lotNumber":"293","title":{"en":"byzantine limestone architectural roundel with cross"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24244/view","tags":["ukAntiqueVF_SalvageArchitecturalAntiques","ukAntiqueVF","ukAntiqueVF_all"],"directSalePrice":2000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:47:32.179Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£6,000 - £9,000","currency":"GBP","id":24244,"estimateMin":6000},{"startPrice":2000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24245/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24245/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24245/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24245/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24245/005/005.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 500 - 600. a circular hanging bronze lamp or polycandelon. oil-filled glass vessels once hung from ten round openings, nine set on the interior circular channel and one in the centre. three chains are set on the external border of the polycandelon. the piece comes with a custom-made stand. for similar see: the metropolitan museum of art, accession number: 1999.519.1; the british museum, museum number 1994,0610.11. size: 600mm x 300mm; weight: 1.3kg. provenance: private uk collection, acquired on the dutch art market, pre-2000. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter this piece is accompanied by a historical report from alessandro neri, an international cultural heritage expert based in florence, italy."},"estimateMax":6000,"lotNumber":"294","title":{"en":"byzantine bronze polycandelon"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24245/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Metalware","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":2000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:47:32.181Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£3,000 - £6,000","currency":"GBP","id":24245,"estimateMin":3000},{"startPrice":5000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24246/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24246/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24246/003/003.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 1200. a matching pair of silver earrings with applied thick sheets of gold; with crescent-shaped bodies formed from two gold leaves, engraved and enamelled on the sides. both sides depict a mythological animal. the gold is fully preserved and the p for similar see: evans, h.c. and wixom w.d., the glory of byzantium: art and culture of the middle byzantine era, a.d. 843-1261, n. 212 - 214; the glory of byzantium, fig. 170. size: 60-60mm x 50-50mm; weight: 35g. provenance: london collection; ex. mayfair collection, acquired from an ancient art gallery; formerly acquired on the london art market pre-2000. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter. this piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by sami fortune, ancient jewellery specialist."},"estimateMax":15000,"lotNumber":"295","title":{"en":"matching pair of byzantine gold gilded enamelled earrings - huge"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24246/view","tags":["ukJewellery_Earrings","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":5000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:47:32.182Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£7,500 - £15,000","currency":"GBP","id":24246,"estimateMin":7500},{"startPrice":3000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24247/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24247/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24247/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24247/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24247/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24247/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24247/007/007.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 600. a necklace composed of an elegant strand of natural pearls alternating with gold beads in the shape of a spiral. the necklace is completed with a gold pendant in the form of a latin cross with polygonal arms tapering towards the centre, which is formed by a small cube housing a red garnet cabochon. the cross is joined to the necklace with a gold hoop attached to the top of the central arm. for similar see: christie's, live auction, 2491, ancient jewelry, lot 450. size: 270/540mm x 35mm; weight: 24g. provenance: private uk collection; from an old british collection formed in the 1990s. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter. this piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by sami fortune, ancient jewellery specialist."},"estimateMax":9000,"lotNumber":"296","title":{"en":"byzantine pearl necklace with gold cross pendant"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24247/view","tags":["ukJewellery_NecklacesPendants","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":3000,"soldPrice":3800,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:47:32.183Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£4,500 - £9,000","currency":"GBP","id":24247,"estimateMin":4500},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24248/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24248/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24248/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 500 - 700. a hollow gold cross pendant with arms that slightly flare outward. the upper face is adorned with swirling decorative patterns along each arm. they converge at a central raised boss surrounded by clusters of filigree forming an additional cross motif. a substantial suspension loop with a central ridge is positioned at the top for hanging. size: 31.6mm x 22.7mm; weight: 3.7g. provenance: private uk collection; previously acquired on the german art market in the 1990s. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter. this piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by sami fortune, ancient jewellery specialist."},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"297","title":{"en":"byzantine gold cross-shaped pendant"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24248/view","tags":["ukJewellery_NecklacesPendants","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":1000,"soldPrice":3000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:47:32.185Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,500 - £3,000","currency":"GBP","id":24248,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":5000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24249/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24249/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24249/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 350 - 500. a rare byzantine gold pendant with rope shaped decoration securing an amethyst intaglio of oval shape, engraved with the typical chi-rho monogram flanked by the greek letters alpha and omega. at its base, the cross features two dolphins facing each other. on the top a round loop. for similar see: the british museum, museum number 1894,0413.13 (design); british museum, dalton o.m., a guide to the early christian and byzantine antiquities in the department of british and mediaeval antiquities, fig. 29, p. 52. size: 40mm x 25mm; weight: 15g. provenance: private uk collection, acquired on the us art market; ex. marilynn alsdorf collection, chicago, illinois; ex. leslie hindman, chicago, important jewelry, 4 december 2016, lot 279. this piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by sami fortune, ancient jewellery specialist."},"estimateMax":15000,"lotNumber":"298","title":{"en":"rare byzantine gold pendant with amethyst intaglio depicting chi-rho and dolphins"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24249/view","tags":["ukJewellery_NecklacesPendants","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":5000,"soldPrice":8500,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:47:32.186Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£7,500 - £15,000","currency":"GBP","id":24249,"estimateMin":7500},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24250/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24250/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24250/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24250/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24250/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24250/006/006.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 500 - 700. a gold ring with an octagonal flat-section hoop and an attached oval bezel. the bezel is framed by pairs of small, rounded granules on each side. the bezel depicts christ standing, rendered in niello, wearing a long robe and a halo with a cross above his head. his right hand is raised in gesture, while his left holds an object, possibly a book. size: d:17.93mm / us: 7 3/4 / uk: p; weight: 7.17g. provenance: private uk collection; previously acquired on the uk art market in the 1990s. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter. this piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by sami fortune, ancient jewellery specialist."},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"299","title":{"en":"byzantine gold ring depicting christ in niello"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24250/view","tags":["ukJewellery_Rings","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":1000,"soldPrice":1400,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:47:32.187Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,500 - £3,000","currency":"GBP","id":24250,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24251/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24251/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24251/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24251/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24251/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24251/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24251/007/007.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 500 - 700. a gold ring featuring a discoid bezel joined to a solid round-section hoop and decorated with a niello-inlaid design of mary theotokos and infant jesus. the virgin mary is depicted holding a disc containing the bust of christ as a child. the composition has letters either side of the virgin. hag - oeot. for similar see: the metropolitan museum of art, object number: 17.190.1654. size: d:18.34mm / us: 8 1/4 / uk: q; weight: 7g. provenance: private uk collection; from an old british collection formed in the 1990s. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter. this piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by sami fortune, ancient jewellery specialist."},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"300","title":{"en":"byzantine gold ring inlaid with niello depicting the virgin mary and christ"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24251/view","tags":["ukJewellery_Rings","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":1000,"soldPrice":3400,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:47:32.188Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,500 - £3,000","currency":"GBP","id":24251,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24252/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24252/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24252/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 900 - 1100. a solid gold cross-shaped pendant adorned with a pattern of three spirals atop a triangle, which is based on two larger spirals. the decoration is only on the front side, and there is a large gold loop at the top. for similar see: christie's, live auction 9258 ancient jewelry, lot 137 (shape); sotheby's, old master sculptures and works of art, 6 december 2022, lot 1. size: 45mm x 30mm; weight: 10g. provenance: private uk collection; from an old british collection formed in the 1990s. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter. this piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by sami fortune, ancient jewellery specialist."},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"301","title":{"en":"byzantine cross-shaped gold pendant with spirals"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24252/view","tags":["ukJewellery_NecklacesPendants","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":1000,"soldPrice":2000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:47:32.189Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,500 - £3,000","currency":"GBP","id":24252,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24253/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24253/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24253/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24253/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24253/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 600 . a superb 22.5 ct gold ring with a thick tubular band and a circular bezel. the bezel is incised with the full figures of two archangels with outstretched wings and large halos, each holding a processional cross. for similar see: spier j., byzantium and the west: jewelry in the first millennium, 14d.1-14d.2 size: d:17.73mm / us: 7 1/2 / uk: o 1/2; weight: 8g. provenance: private uk collection; from an old british collection formed in the 1990s. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter. this piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by sami fortune, ancient jewellery specialist."},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"302","title":{"en":"byzantine gold ring depicting two facing archangels holding a processional cross"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24253/view","tags":["ukJewellery_Rings","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":1000,"soldPrice":6500,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:47:29.311Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,500 - £3,000","currency":"GBP","id":24253,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24254/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24254/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24254/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 500 - 700 . a pair of 20 ct gold oval pendants features a depiction of a standing angel. the angel is adorned in a long robe, with spread wings extending from its back, and is crowned by a large halo above its head. at the top of each pendant, a hoop with round ridges is incorporated for attachment. for similar see: oreficieria antica e medievale, tecniche, produzione e società. treasure of mitilene, fig. 9, p. 114. size: 24-24mm x 15-15mm; weight: 3g. provenance: london collection; ex. mayfair collection, acquired from an ancient art gallery; formerly acquired on the london art market pre-2000. this piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by sami fortune, ancient jewellery specialist."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"303","title":{"en":"pair of gold byzantine pendants depicting angels"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24254/view","tags":["ukJewellery_NecklacesPendants","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":500,"soldPrice":3000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:47:29.312Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£750 - £1,500","currency":"GBP","id":24254,"estimateMin":750},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24255/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24255/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24255/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 400 - 500. a terra sigillata mirror plaque with a rounded body. the central discus displays a relief depiction of a chi-rho, an early christian symbol combining the greek letters '_' (chi) and '_' (rho), representing christ. the perimeter is adorned with triangular leaves moulded. size: 110mm x 100mm; weight: 135g. provenance: property of a london gallery, acquired on the german art market; ex. west german private collection hh, before 2010. this piece is accompanied by german export license."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"304","title":{"en":"byzantine terracotta circular mirror plaque with chi-rho"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24255/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Ceramics","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":400,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:47:29.314Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£300 - £600","currency":"GBP","id":24255,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":300,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24256/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24256/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24256/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24256/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 300 - 500. a red terracotta oil lamp with a rounded body and a sunken discus containing two filling holes flanking a central chi-rho, a symbol combining the greek letters '_' and '_' representing christ. the spout bears traces of darkened marks from use. the perimeter is embellished with depictions of twelve apostolic heads. the base is bordered by a ridge, with another ridge extending towards the handle, and two concentric circles at its centre. size: 105mm x 60mm; weight: 60g. provenance: property of a london gallery, acquired on the german art market; ex. west german private collection hh, before 2010. this piece is accompanied by german export license."},"estimateMax":900,"lotNumber":"305","title":{"en":"byzantine terracotta oil lamp with stylised chi-rho and head of apostles"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24256/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Ceramics","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":300,"soldPrice":320,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:47:29.315Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£450 - £900","currency":"GBP","id":24256,"estimateMin":450},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24257/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24257/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24257/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24257/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 300 - 500. a red terracotta oil lamp with a round body and a recessed tondo depicting a bishop standing and holding a sceptre in his right hand. filling holes are positioned on either side of the figure. the tondo is encircled by a decorative register of drop-shaped motifs with pairs of fine granules at each end. the discus is bordered by a ridge that extends around the nozzle, forming a broad channel. the nozzle is flanked by pseudo volutes, and the base consists of a raised, rounded ring. for similar see (type): the j. paul getty museum, inventory number 83.aq.377.268. size: 130mm x 75mm; weight: 175g. provenance: property of a london gallery, acquired on the german art market; ex. west german private collection hh, before 2010. this piece is accompanied by german export license."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"306","title":{"en":"byzantine terracotta oil lamp with bishop holding a sceptre"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24257/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Ceramics","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":260,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:47:29.317Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£300 - £600","currency":"GBP","id":24257,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":300,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24258/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24258/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24258/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24258/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 300 - 500. a terracotta oil lamp with a rounded body and a sunken discus containing two filling holes flanking a central chi-rho, a christian symbol composed of the greek letters '_' and '_' for christ. the perimeter features a hatched design resembling a branch. the base is outlined by a ridge, which extends towards the handle, with two concentric circles located at its centre. for similar see: the metropolitan museum of art, accession number: 74.51.2039. size: 145mm x 85mm; 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weight: 7.1g. provenance: private uk collection; previously acquired on the belgian art market in the 1990s. this piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by sami fortune, ancient jewellery specialist."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"308","title":{"en":"byzantine silver ring depicting a saint"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24259/view","tags":["ukJewellery_Rings","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":320,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:47:29.320Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£300 - £600","currency":"GBP","id":24259,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":300,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24260/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24260/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24260/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24260/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 600 - 700. a silver gilt ring with a d-section hoop that connects to a square bezel. the bezel is framed with a chain pattern along the border, securing a large rectangular red garnet stone at its centre. the underside of the bezel is elegantly shaped like a flower, featuring long, elegant petals. size: d:17.12mm / us: 6 3/4 / uk: n; weight: 7g. provenance: property of a london ancient art collector, formerly in a london private collection, formerly acquired on the uk art market since the 1970s. this piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by sami fortune, ancient jewellery specialist."},"estimateMax":900,"lotNumber":"309","title":{"en":"byzantine silver gilt ring with red garnet bezel"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24260/view","tags":["ukJewellery_Rings","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":300,"soldPrice":440,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:47:29.321Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£450 - £900","currency":"GBP","id":24260,"estimateMin":450},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24261/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24261/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24261/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 400 - 500. a large gold-gilt bronze eagle-shaped fibula with open wings and a straight head. in the centre of its body, there is a round medallion set with a red garnet cabochon. the eagle's eye is crafted from a blue cabochon. the surface of the body is adorned with decorative geometric motifs. for similar see: various authors, from attila to charlemagne: arts of the early medieval period in the metropolitan museum of art, fig. 12.2 p.134. size: 95mm x 45mm; weight: 55g. provenance: london collection; ex. mayfair collection, acquired from an ancient art gallery; formerly acquired on the london art market pre-2000. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter. this piece is accompanied by a historical report from alessandro neri, an international cultural heritage expert based in florence, italy."},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"310","title":{"en":"gothic gold gilded bronze eagle-shaped fibula with cabochons"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24261/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Metalware","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":1000,"soldPrice":1400,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:47:29.322Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,500 - £3,000","currency":"GBP","id":24261,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":2000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24262/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24262/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24262/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24262/004/004.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 480 - 530. a silver-gilt brooch with engraved motifs on its main section. the brooch has a rectangular central part with a prominent ridge and meander patterns. the bottom of the design is shaped like a stylised animal muzzle, while the top is hemispherical and adorned with a geometric line pattern. the brooch is topped with five protruding knots. for similar see: early merovingian women\u2019s brooches, max martin, n. 20.7 , p. 229. provenance: london collection; ex. mayfair collection, acquired from an ancient art gallery; formerly acquired on the london art market pre-2000. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":6000,"lotNumber":"311","title":{"en":"merovingian silver-gilt radiant brooch"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24262/view","tags":["ukJewellery_BroochesPins","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":2000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:47:29.324Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£3,000 - £6,000","currency":"GBP","id":24262,"estimateMin":3000},{"startPrice":2000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24263/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24263/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24263/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24263/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24263/005/005.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 480 - 530. a brooch made of silver-gilt with stamped and moulded motifs on its main section. the brooch has a rectangular central part with a prominent ridge. the top is hemispherical and adorned with a raised concentric circle pattern. the brooch is topped with five protruding knots, each embellished with a red garnet. for similar see: early merovingian women\u2019s brooches, max martin, n. 20, p. 228. size: 85mm x 55mm; 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weight: 850g. provenance: london collection; ex. mayfair collection, ex. german collection j. f. a., 1970s. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter. this piece is accompanied by a historical report from alessandro neri, an international cultural heritage expert based in florence, italy."},"estimateMax":30000,"lotNumber":"315","title":{"en":"stunning merovingian sword with garnet inlaid guard and gold handle"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24266/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_WeaponsArmor","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:47:25.204Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£15,000 - £30,000","currency":"GBP","id":24266,"estimateMin":15000},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24267/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24267/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24267/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24267/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24267/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24267/006/006.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 500 - 600. a stunning gold and garnet ring with a slim, flat band adorned with two external ridges. the bezel holds four polygonal garnets, which were among the most popular stones of this era. these garnets exhibit a deep red colour that can appear almost black in dim light, but sparkle with a wine-red hue when illuminated. surrounding a central square garnet. for similar see: the victoria and albert museum, accession number 625-1871; the british museum, museum number 1923,0716.15. size: d:19.15mm / us: 9 1/4 / uk: s; weight: 7g. provenance: private uk collection, acquired on the dutch art market in the 1990s. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter. this piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by sami fortune, ancient jewellery specialist."},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"316","title":{"en":"merovingian gold ring with red garnet"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24267/view","tags":["ukJewellery_Rings","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":1000,"soldPrice":2400,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:47:25.206Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,500 - £3,000","currency":"GBP","id":24267,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24268/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24268/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24268/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24268/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24268/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 400 - 600. a necklace composed of a silver loop-in-loop chain. suspended from the chain are two oval-shaped reddish-orange gems, each set in filigree-style silver settings. the settings feature intricate borders with fine detailing. between the gems is a round-section silver loop that serves as a connecting element. size: 400/800mm x 25mm; weight: 65g. provenance: from the private collection of a cambridgeshire gentleman; previously in an old british collection, formed in the 1980s on the uk /european art markets. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter. this piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by sami fortune, ancient jewellery specialist."},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"317","title":{"en":"saxon era silver necklace with red garnets medallions"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24268/view","tags":["ukJewellery_NecklacesPendants","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":1000,"soldPrice":1000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:47:25.210Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,500 - £3,000","currency":"GBP","id":24268,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24269/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24269/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24269/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24269/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24269/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24269/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24269/007/007.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 1200 - 1400. a possibly british silver gilt ring with a d-section hoop enlarged on the decorated shoulders with incised panels representing geometric motifs and connected to a polygonal bezel depicting a dragon in the sky between the stars. for similar see: the british museum, museum number af.926. size: d:19.76mm / us: 10 / uk: t 1/2; weight: 26g. provenance: property of a london ancient art collector, formerly in a london private collection, 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. this piece is accompanied by full authentication report by sami fortune, ancient jewellery specialist."},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"318","title":{"en":"medieval iconographic silver gilt ring depicting a dragon"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24269/view","tags":["ukJewellery_Rings","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":1000,"soldPrice":2400,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:47:25.211Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,500 - £3,000","currency":"GBP","id":24269,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":3000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24270/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24270/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24270/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24270/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24270/005/005.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 1400. a gold 21 ct ring with a polygonal section round hoop enlarged on the shoulders and adorned with engraved motifs to form a hexagonal bezel depicting st. barbara close to the wall of a city. size: d:16.1mm / us: 5 1/2 / uk: k 1/2; weight: 9g. provenance: private uk collection; formerly with r. a.; since the 1990s. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter. this piece is accompanied by full authentication report by sami fortune, ancient jewellery specialist."},"estimateMax":9000,"lotNumber":"319","title":{"en":"medieval iconographic ring depicting saint barbara"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24270/view","tags":["ukJewellery_Rings","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":3000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:47:25.213Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£4,500 - £9,000","currency":"GBP","id":24270,"estimateMin":4500},{"startPrice":7000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24271/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24271/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24271/003/003.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 1400 - 1600. a possibly british gold 22 ct pendant shaped like a four-lobed cross with a raised border. the inner surface features detailed carvings, depicting a crucified jesus on the cross, with a haloed bust positioned above, flanked by a star and the crescent moon. the reverse side is flat, displaying a central standing draped female figure, likely representing the mother of jesus, who is crowned and haloed. the quatrefoil design is framed by leaf arrangements, with a central five-petalled flower located at the horizontal ends. a suspension loop is present above the pendant. size: 32mm x 26mm; weight: 5.34g. provenance: property of a european collector, acquired on the uk art market. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":18000,"lotNumber":"320","title":{"en":"medieval gold pendant with crucifix"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24271/view","tags":["ukJewellery_NecklacesPendants","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":7000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:47:25.216Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£12,000 - £18,000","currency":"GBP","id":24271,"estimateMin":12000},{"startPrice":10000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24272/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24272/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24272/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24272/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24272/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24272/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24272/007/007.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 1300 - 1400.a gold ring composed of a round hoop and discoid bezel with an ropework border. it depicts an image of a bird of prey perching with wings spread and head turned. it has an inscription in an arc above the bird's head '·al : for : ye : best ·' (all for the best). the ring's find location is close to an estate which was owned in the 14th century by the skrene family and which included among their number a senior barrister and sergeant-at-law named william skrene who was an irish-born barrister and judge. the family name lives on to the present day at roxwell with skreens park and for local road names nearby. william spent his professional life in england, being appointed king's serjeant and a judge of assize, as well as chief baron of the irish exchequer in 1395-7. in addition to the estate at roxwell, he acquired various lands in essex, including at writtle, great finborough and stanford rivers. william died in 1419-20 and left sons and a daughter; his heir, also called william, married alice tyrrell, widow of hamo strange, and daughter of john tyrrell, who was speaker of the house of commons of england for three terms.the exact combination of motto and crest or badge has eluded researchers thus far. however, the ring was found near roxwell, essex, and evidently belonged to a person of some wealth and status given the quantity of gold used in its manufacture and the quality of the workmanship. the style of the ring is close in appearance to a number of early 15th century examples, which began to appear with the badge and motto rather than the full armorial bearings, so it is very possible that this is the personal signet ring of william skrene, or possibly of his sons, william or thomas.published: 'gold armorial sheriff's ring', treasure hunting magazine, august 2022, p.13. bibliography: cf. ward, a. et al., the ring from antiquity to the twentieth century, thames and hudson, london, 1981, types 164, 165.published: 'gold armorial sheriff's ring', treasure hunting magazine, august 2022, p.13. bibliography: cf. ward, a. et al., the ring from antiquity to the twentieth century, thames and hudson, london, 1981, types 164, 165.size: d:19.76mm / us: 10 / uk: t 1/2; weight: 8.07g.provenance: private uk collection, acquired on the uk art market; found while searching with a metal detector near roxwell, essex, uk, by albert robert taylor on 4th september 2021. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter.this item is accompanied by a copy of the british museum's portable antiquities scheme (pas) report no. ess-cd68ae. published: gold armorial sheriff's ring, treasure hunting magazine, august 2022, p.13."},"estimateMax":30000,"lotNumber":"321","title":{"en":"the roxwell' medieval gold signet ring of 'king's serjeant william skrene'"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24272/view","tags":["ukJewellery_Rings","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":10000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:47:25.218Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£15,000 - £30,000","currency":"GBP","id":24272,"estimateMin":15000},{"startPrice":1500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24273/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24273/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24273/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24273/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24273/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 1700. a gold ring with a plain band and a slightly rounded outer profile. the gold has a warm, light yellowish-brown tone. an inscription on the interior reads, \u201clove and live happily\u201d. size: d:17.32mm / us: 7 / uk: n 1/2; weight: 6.85g. provenance: property of a london ancient art gallery; formerly in the famous alison barker collection, a retired london barrister; acquired between the early1960s to 1990s. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter. this piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by sami fortune, ancient jewellery specialist."},"estimateMax":3500,"lotNumber":"322","title":{"en":"british gold posy ring with inscription - \"love and live happily\""},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24273/view","tags":["ukJewellery_Rings","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":1500,"soldPrice":3000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:47:24.962Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£2,500 - £3,500","currency":"GBP","id":24273,"estimateMin":2500},{"startPrice":20000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24274/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24274/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24274/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24274/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24274/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24274/006/006.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 1300 - 1400. a remarkable medieval iron great helm. its barrel-like design was intended to completely cover and therefore protect a knight\u2019s whole head in combat, and this shape was achieved by shaping and riveting together several large sheets of iron. on the face of the helmet, there are two rectangular slits for vision and multiples rows of holes, called breaths, for ventilation. great helms were important elements of medieval knightly armour, and when a knight died his helmet was often included on his funerary monument. this lot includes a custom-made stand. for similar see: the deutsches historisches museum, berlin, inv.nr.w 1003. size: l:230mm / w:290mm ; 2kg. provenance: central london gallery; formerly with a european collector; formerly in a collection of ing peter till formed in 1980s vienna. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter.. this piece comes with an xrf laboratory report from the independent belgian laboratory hebolabo. this piece is accompanied by a historical report from alessandro neri, an international cultural heritage expert based in florence, italy."},"estimateMax":50000,"lotNumber":"323","title":{"en":"rare medieval iron great helm with full report"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24274/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_WeaponsArmor","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":20000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:47:24.965Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£35,000 - £50,000","currency":"GBP","id":24274,"estimateMin":35000},{"startPrice":800,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24275/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24275/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24275/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24275/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24275/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 700 - 1000. a viking or norman sword with a long, narrow blade tapering to a sharp point. the hilt is rectangular with a disc-shaped pommel. the length of the sword suggests it was intended for use on horseback. size: 540mm x 35mm; weight: 445g. provenance: private uk collection; previously acquired on the german art market (munich) in the 1990s. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"324","title":{"en":"viking or norman iron seax"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24275/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_WeaponsArmor","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":800,"soldPrice":800,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:47:24.967Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,200 - £2,000","currency":"GBP","id":24275,"estimateMin":1200},{"startPrice":3000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24276/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24276/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24276/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24276/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24276/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 800 - 1100. a gold wearable ring formed from twisted wires. the middle of the shank features thick wires coiled around one another that gradually fuse and taper down to form the narrow terminal strips that spiral around the opposite arm. for similar see: the british museum, museum number af.537; 1853,0412.71. size: d:18.95mm / us: 9 / uk: r 1/2; weight: 17g. provenance: from the private collection of an essex gentleman; previously in an old british collection, formed in the 1990s. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter. this piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by sami fortune, ancient jewellery specialist."},"estimateMax":9000,"lotNumber":"325","title":{"en":"large and heavy viking solid gold twisted ring"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24276/view","tags":["ukJewellery_Rings","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":3000,"soldPrice":4400,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:47:24.968Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£4,500 - £9,000","currency":"GBP","id":24276,"estimateMin":4500},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24277/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24277/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24277/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 800 - 1100. a pendant of discoid form, shaped from a thin sheet of gold, features planar faces and a slender peripheral edge. an integral suspension loop with raised edges is incorporated into the design. the obverse is finely decorated with exceedingly complex curvilinear and knotted cord-patterned motifs representing the mythological animal known as the \"great beast\". filigree wires wrap around granular spheres along the top and bottom of the pendant. for similar see: the viking art; fig. 131, p. 114. size: 28mm x 23mm; weight: 6g. provenance: private uk collection; from an old british collection formed in the 1990s. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter. this piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by sami fortune, ancient jewellery specialist."},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"326","title":{"en":"viking gold medallion depicting \"great beast\""},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24277/view","tags":["ukJewellery_NecklacesPendants","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":1000,"soldPrice":2000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:47:24.970Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,500 - £3,000","currency":"GBP","id":24277,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24278/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24278/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24278/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 800 - 1100. a gilded silver medallion, circular in shape and adorned with a central cruciform motif surrounded on all four sides by geometric plant pattern. the upper part includes a loop with depiction of odin for securing the chain. for similar see: graham-campbell j., viking art, fig. 73, p. 70 and fig. 75, p. 72; offa, festgabe, joachim reichstein, 59-60, 2002-2003, abb. 4, n. 4-6. size: 38mm x 30mm; weight: 9g. provenance: private uk collection; from an old british collection formed in the 1990s. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter. this piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by sami fortune, ancient jewellery specialist."},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"327","title":{"en":"viking silver gilt pendant with cruciform motif and head of odin"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24278/view","tags":["ukJewellery_NecklacesPendants","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":1000,"soldPrice":1200,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:47:24.973Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,500 - £3,000","currency":"GBP","id":24278,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24279/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24279/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24279/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24279/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24279/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 900 - 1000. a silver necklace features very narrow links arranged in a wide choker that connects at the back with two tubular finials and a hook with a ring. the necklace is embellished with a pendant shaped mjolnir, the hammer of the norse god thor. the pendant is further decorated with stamped triangles, each containing three raised dots inside. for similar see: the british museum, museum number 1990,0101.1, 1851,0613.1. size: 460mm x 30mm; weight: 50g. provenance: from the private collection of a cambridgeshire gentleman; previously in an old british collection, formed in the 1980s on the uk /european art markets. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter. this piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by sami fortune, ancient jewellery specialist."},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"328","title":{"en":"viking silver necklace with hammer-shaped pendant"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24279/view","tags":["ukJewellery_NecklacesPendants","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":1000,"soldPrice":1000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:47:24.975Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,500 - £3,000","currency":"GBP","id":24279,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24280/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24280/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24280/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24280/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24280/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 980 - 1020. a silver ring composed of a flattened rod with tapering ends that wrap around each other. the decoration consists of a series of stamped triangles, each containing three raised dots inside. below these triangles is a middle line made up of dots, followed by another series of stamped triangles with three raised dots. for similar see: the british museum, museum number 2002,0713.1. museum number 1841,0711.336. size: d:18.75mm / us: 8 3/4 / uk: r; 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weight: 55g. provenance: property of a london gallery; previously acquired at the art market in vienna; formerly in an austrian collection formed prior to 2000. this piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by sami fortune, ancient jewellery specialist."},"estimateMax":900,"lotNumber":"331","title":{"en":"viking silver bracelet with stamped triangles"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24282/view","tags":["ukJewellery_Bracelets","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":300,"soldPrice":340,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:47:24.989Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£450 - £900","currency":"GBP","id":24282,"estimateMin":450},{"startPrice":300,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24283/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24283/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24283/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24283/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24283/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 900 - 1100. a silver bracelet comprised of a flat band body with triangular finials and a opening at the back for wearing. the bracelet is adorned with a motif featuring small mjolnir hammers and stamped lightning bolts, signifying the dedication of the piece to the thunder god thor. for similar see: the british museum, museum number 1921,1101.304. size: 80mm x 75mm; 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weight: 52g. provenance: property of a london gallery; previously acquired at the art market in vienna; formerly in an austrian collection formed prior to 2000. this piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by sami fortune, ancient jewellery specialist."},"estimateMax":900,"lotNumber":"333","title":{"en":"viking silver carinated bracelet with stamped triangles"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24284/view","tags":["ukJewellery_Bracelets","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":300,"soldPrice":1400,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:47:23.241Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£450 - £900","currency":"GBP","id":24284,"estimateMin":450},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24285/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24285/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24285/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 900 - 1100. a silver pendant with moulded double spirals surrounding a central circular design embellished with protruding circles, suspended from a cast loop. size: 28.1mm x 23mm; 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weight: 615g.provenance: private london collection; ex. london art dealer, uk, 1990s. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letterthis piece is accompanied by a historical report from alessandro neri, an international cultural heritage expert based in florence, italy."},"estimateMax":6000,"lotNumber":"360","title":{"en":"massive rare sasanian glazed plaster of bust of bahram ii"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24311/view","tags":["ukArt_Sculpture","ukArt_all","ukArt"],"directSalePrice":2000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:47:27.943Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£3,000 - £6,000","currency":"GBP","id":24311,"estimateMin":3000},{"startPrice":8000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24312/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24312/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24312/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24312/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24312/005/005.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 500 - 600. a mould-made glass cup with a thick-walled body adorned with meticulously spaced circular facets. a large and deeply cut facet on the base provides a stable surface upon which it rests. these facets create a sparkling effect when held to the light. for similar see: the metropolitan museum of art, accession number: 59.34. size: 85mm x 85mm; weight: 230g. provenance: ex. russkin collection, formed in the 1980s. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter. this piece is accompanied by a historical report from alessandro neri, an international cultural heritage expert based in florence, italy."},"estimateMax":20000,"lotNumber":"361","title":{"en":"sasanian wheel-cut glass beaker"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24312/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_AntiqueGlass","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":8000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:47:27.944Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£12,000 - £20,000","currency":"GBP","id":24312,"estimateMin":12000},{"startPrice":500,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24313/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24313/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24313/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24313/004/004.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 800 - 1000. a pale blue glass flask with a spherical body and a short, flaring neck with a thickened rim. the flask is supported by an applied disc-shaped base, and the body is decorated with alternating rows of applied discs arranged in a repeating pattern. a similar example hammered for £1,440 at christie's, live auction 7325, antiquities, 25 october 2006, lot 45. a similar example hammered for £1,440 at christie's, live auction 7325, antiquities, 25 october 2006, lot 45. size: 80mm x 70mm; 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the islamic metalworks from afghanistan, ismeo documentation, valentina laviola, università degli studi di napoli orientale, series major xv, n cat. 294. size: 90-140mm x 50-70mm; weight: 740g. provenance: property of an oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old british collection, formed in the 1980s on the uk / international art markets."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"365","title":{"en":"collection of seljuk/byzantine bronze oil lamps"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24316/view","tags":["ukOtherEthnic_MiddleEasternandIslamic","ukOtherEthnic","ukOtherEthnic_all"],"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:47:24.325Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£300 - £600","currency":"GBP","id":24316,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24317/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24317/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24317/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24317/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 1100 - 1200. a bronze squat bottle with a ribbed globular body surmounted by a narrow neck with a moulded circle and funnel rim. size: 130mm x 80mm; 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weight: 325g. provenance: private uk collection; formerly acquired on the european art market from pre-2000 collections."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"459","title":{"en":"early greek / western asiatic bronze spearhead with twisted body"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24408/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_WeaponsArmor","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":700,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:47:27.446Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£300 - £600","currency":"GBP","id":24408,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":200,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24409/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24409/002/002.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 1200 - 600 bc. a collection of three bronze weapons. the first is a bronze short dagger cast via the lost wax (cire perdue) technique with a small polygonal section tang. the double-edged blade has sharpened edges and a profile that tapers to a narrow tip. the second is a dagger with a short tang and a large blade finely cast in one piece. the third is a spearhead with double sharpened edges and a short curved tang. layers of mottled green and brown patina envelop the entire weapon. for similar see: muscarella o. w., bronze and iron: ancient near eastern artifacts in the metropolitan museum of art, 1988, n. cat. 392. size: 280-330mm x 40-60mm; 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weight: 580g. provenance: private uk collection; formerly acquired on the european art market from pre-2000 collections."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"461","title":{"en":"collection of bronze age daggers"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24410/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_WeaponsArmor","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:47:27.448Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£300 - £600","currency":"GBP","id":24410,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24411/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24411/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 2500 - 1500 bc. a collection of three bronze weapons, the first is a pickaxe with a long polygonal point and a small short blade on the back. the second is an axe with a short vertical blade. the third is another axe that has a short vertical blade on the front and a decorated short blade on the back. for similar see: the ashmolean museum of art and archaeology, accession no. an1965.764; bristol museums collections, object number ft8; the louvre museum, main number: ao 18672, ao 20412. size: 115-165mm x 55-80mm; weight: 930g. provenance: from the private collection of mr. r. unger; previously with a london gallery; acquired in the 1980s on the uk art market."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"462","title":{"en":"collection of early greek / western asiatic bronze axes"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24411/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_WeaponsArmor","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":500,"soldPrice":900,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:47:27.449Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£750 - £1,500","currency":"GBP","id":24411,"estimateMin":750},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24412/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24412/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 1200 - 600 bc. a collection of five bronze weapons. the first is a spearhead with a short curved tang and a large blade finely cast in one piece. from the others are bronze short daggers cast via the lost wax (cire perdue) technique with small polygonal section tangs (from the second to the fourth). the double-edged blade has sharpened edges and a profile that tapers to a narrow tip. layers of mottled green and brown patina envelop the entire weapon. for similar see: muscarella o. w., bronze and iron: ancient near eastern artifacts in the metropolitan museum of art, 1988, n. cat. 172. size: 185-265mm x 35-40mm; weight: 565g. provenance: private uk collection; formerly acquired on the european art market from pre-2000 collections."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"463","title":{"en":"collection of early greek / western asiatic bronze age daggers and spearheads"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24412/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_WeaponsArmor","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":320,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:47:27.450Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£300 - £600","currency":"GBP","id":24412,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":500,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24413/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24413/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24413/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24413/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24413/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24413/006/006.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 3000 bc. a brown stone stamp seal drilled vertically. the back shows a recumbent small springing animal in very deep relief. the face offers a single small springing animal in drilled form. accompanied by a signed scholarly note by professor wilfrid george lambert. size: 38mm x 25mm; weight: 35g. provenance: property of a london gallery; formerly with a mayfair art dealer s.a.; ex. 1990s london collections, studied and catalogued by professor lambert in the early 90s (with original note, signed by him). previously in an old british collection formed since the 1960s."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"464","title":{"en":"mesopotamian brown stone stamp seal - original lambert report"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24413/view","tags":["ukOtherEthnic_MiddleEasternandIslamic","ukOtherEthnic","ukOtherEthnic_all"],"directSalePrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:47:24.127Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£750 - £1,500","currency":"GBP","id":24413,"estimateMin":750},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24414/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24414/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24414/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24414/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24414/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 3500 bc. a black stone stamp seal with white inclusions, pierced lengthways. it depicts two rows of walking ostriches, a horned animal with another creature and two creatures below the birds. accompanied by a signed scholarly note by professor wilfrid george lambert. size: 60mm x 43mm; weight: 50g. provenance: property of a london gallery; formerly with a mayfair art dealer s.a.; ex. 1990s london collections, studied and catalogued by professor lambert in the early 90s (with original note, signed by him). previously in an old british collection formed since the 1960s."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"465","title":{"en":"mesopotamian stone stamp seal - original lambert report"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24414/view","tags":["ukOtherEthnic_MiddleEasternandIslamic","ukOtherEthnic","ukOtherEthnic_all"],"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":360,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:47:24.325Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£300 - £600","currency":"GBP","id":24414,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24415/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24415/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24415/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24415/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24415/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"turkmenistan, ca. 2nd - 1st millennium bc.a tubular stamp seal depicting two mythical ram-headed winged creatures. rosettes are depicted on the back. studied by pd dr. habil. pieter gert van der veen, johannes gutenberg-universität mainz.size: 46mm x 25mm; weight: 42g.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.; ex. 1970s/early80s uk art market."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"466","title":{"en":"central asian stone stamp seal"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24415/view","tags":["ukOtherEthnic_MiddleEasternandIslamic","ukOtherEthnic","ukOtherEthnic_all"],"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":380,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:47:24.327Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£300 - £600","currency":"GBP","id":24415,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":300,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24416/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24416/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24416/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24416/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24416/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"turkmenistan, bactria, ca. mid 1st millennium bc. a carnelian or chalcedony cylinder seal depicting a two-humped bactrian camel walking towards four rows of cuneiform script. studied by pd dr. habil. pieter gert van der veen, johannes gutenberg-universität mainz. size: 29mm x 11mm; weight: 7.7g. 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.; ex. 1970s/early80s uk art market."},"estimateMax":900,"lotNumber":"467","title":{"en":"central asian stone cylinder seal"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24416/view","tags":["ukOtherEthnic_MiddleEasternandIslamic","ukOtherEthnic","ukOtherEthnic_all"],"directSalePrice":300,"soldPrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:47:24.361Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£450 - £900","currency":"GBP","id":24416,"estimateMin":450},{"startPrice":300,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24417/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24417/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24417/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24417/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24417/005/005.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. early 1st millennium bc. a square, dome-shaped stamp seal with deer and floral images. studied by pd dr. habil. pieter gert van der veen, johannes gutenberg-universität mainz. size: 26mm x 31mm; weight: 23g. 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.; ex. 1970s/early80s uk art market."},"estimateMax":900,"lotNumber":"468","title":{"en":"wadi amuq black stone seal"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24417/view","tags":["ukOtherEthnic_MiddleEasternandIslamic","ukOtherEthnic","ukOtherEthnic_all"],"directSalePrice":300,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:47:24.381Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£450 - £900","currency":"GBP","id":24417,"estimateMin":450},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24418/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24418/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24418/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24418/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24418/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24418/006/006.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 1500 - 1200 bc. a faience cylinder seal. the design, which is enclosed between upper and lower rulings has two parts. in the one a nude female stands between two figures clad in long robes from waist to feet, open at the front where one leg projects. all three figures have their hands clasped at the waist. there is a dot in a circle, meant as a solar disc, high up in the scene. the other part of the design consists of two rearing facing lions above an apparently dead recumbent horned animal. size: 27mm x 13mm; 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weight: 8.7kg. provenance: private uk collection, acquired on the us art market; ex. private collection, switzerland, 1970s; ex. boisgirard & associés, arts d'orient: collections barbier-mueller and various amateurs, hôtel drouot, paris, 16 november 2007, lot 40.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":9000,"lotNumber":"485","title":{"en":"rare south arabian stone statue of a woman"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/54903/lot/24434/view","tags":["ukArt_Sculpture","ukArt_all","ukArt"],"directSalePrice":3000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:47:29.246Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£4,500 - £9,000","currency":"GBP","id":24434,"estimateMin":4500},{"startPrice":3000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24435/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24435/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24435/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/24435/004/004.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 300 bc - ad 100. an alabaster figure of a woman, shown standing, wearing a lengthy, unadorned dress. her face is stylised, with wide, almond-shaped eyes. her eyebrows are in relief, and her nose and mouth are small. she has a broad face, with stylised hair made to resemble a wig or a cap that falls down to her shoulders. her arms are bent at ninety degrees at the elbow. for similar see: sotheby's, ancient sculpture and work of art, part ii, 7 december 2022, lot 103. for similar see: sotheby's, ancient sculpture and work of art, part ii, 7 december 2022, lot 103. size: 350mm x 145mm; 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