- PHOENICIAN CARVED MARBLE FIGURAL
PHOENICIAN CARVED MARBLE FIGURAL CORBEL FRAGMENTPhoenician Carved Marble Figural Corbel Fragment , probably ancient, lion with bared teeth, h. 28 in., w. 5 in., d. 9 in Provenance: Collection of Brooke and Maria Fox, Metairie, LA
- Group of Greek jewelry and pottery
Group of Greek jewelry and pottery vessels. ?
- Collection of Three Pieces of Ancient
Collection of Three Pieces of Ancient Pottery, comprised of a Phoenician two-handled unglazed flask, ca. 600 B.C., h. 5", a Carthaginian balsamarium, also unglazed, ca. 500 B.C., h. 4-1/2", and a press-molded Roman oil lamp of navette form, first century B.C./first century A.D., h. 1-1/4".
- A Phoenician Glass Vessel, Roman
A Phoenician Glass Vessel, Roman Spindle and Islamic Glass
Circa 1st-7th Century A.D.
Height of largest 6 3/4 inches (17.2 cm).
Property from a Southern Collector
- Collection of ancient Roman glass.
Collection of ancient Roman glass. ?
- COLLECTION OF THREE ALBUMS OF VINTAGE
COLLECTION OF THREE ALBUMS OF VINTAGE GREEKPOSTCARDS. 665 TOTAL. THE FIRST ALBUM CONSISTS OF IMAGES OF CORFOU. THE SECOND ALBUM CONSISTS OF THE PELEPONESE, CORINTH, AND PATPAS. THE THIRD ALBUM CONSISTS OF ARCADIA AND THE SOUTHERN PELEPONESE. GOOD ORIGINAL CONDITION. GEORGE DECAS COLLECTION.
- COLLECTION OF EARLY GRECO- ROMAN
COLLECTION OF EARLY GRECO- ROMAN ITEMS including a glass vase a pottery oil lamp 3 glass bracelets; together with 5 coins bearing various dates (10)
- ANATOLIAN PHOENICIAN JANIFORM FIGURAL
ANATOLIAN PHOENICIAN JANIFORM FIGURAL JAR VEILED WOMANAncient Eastern Mediterranean / Western Anatolia, Phoenicia, ca. 6th to 2nd century BCE. A fascinating pottery figural jar presenting the relief image of a veiled woman on both sides. Robes flowing down her body in cascading folds of fabric, the ancient lady presents an idealized visage of large, almond-shaped eyes, a round nose, and bowed lips. She grasps the hem of her mantle with her right hand, perhaps to indicate modesty, while her left rests on her womb signifying her connection with fertility. Sizable earrings and a diadem peak out from beneath her mantle, suggesting she is of higher social status. This vessel perhaps represents a lady in mourning or a deity and could have served as an urn or votive for the deceased, a flask to strap to one's side, or a finial for domestic decoration. Size: 3.3" W x 4.9" H (8.4 cm x 12.4 cm); 6.1" H (15.5 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-T.W. collection, acquired from a Charlotte, North Carolina, USA collection, acquired in the 1980s - 1990s
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#175486
Condition:
Some minor nicks and abrasions to surface as shown. Otherwise, intact and excellent with impressively preserved detail. Light earthen deposits throughout.
- PHOENICIAN GLASS FACE BEAD ON STAND1
PHOENICIAN GLASS FACE BEAD ON STAND1 3/4 x 1 1/8 in. (face); 3 in. height overall.
Illustrated in Rolf Winkes, Love for Antiquity, Selections from the Joukowsky Collection , Brown University, 1985, p.43, cat. #35.
Note from the catalog: "Due to the superb versatility and maneuverability of molten glass, the manufacture of polychrome glass head beads, used as pendants, was part of the industry of the eastern littoral of the Mediterranean and Egypt. With the revival of 9th century glass centers, these so-called Phoenician face beads were manufactured and became popular. They were in vogue from ca. 600 B.C. to the end of the 3rd century B.C. when their manufacture ceased. The techniques used are similar to those of core-made vessels, with applied contrasting colored features either left in relief and/or marvered (pressed into the face)." The above offered lot bears mask-like male portraits of beaded Levantines with a suspension ring at the top for hanging. MSJ.
Property from The Joukowsky Collection
Condition
Losses to the right side of his face with nicks and expected wear. Bears an inventory number in red 'L7P34.4'.
Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
- COLLECTION OF EARLY GRECO- ROMAN
COLLECTION OF EARLY GRECO- ROMAN ITEMS including a glass vase a pottery oil lamp 3 glass bracelets; together with 5 coins bearing various dates (10)
- Collection of Forty-Five Photographic
Collection of Forty-Five Photographic Glass Plates, ca. 1940, prepared by the American Museum of Natural History depicting views of ship convoys around Gibraltar, Hong Kong and Lebanese landscapes, ancient sites and ruins along with maps and sections of Lebanon, h: 3-1/4", w: 4".
- FIVE PHOENICIAN STYLE CORE GLASS
FIVE PHOENICIAN STYLE CORE GLASS VESSELS After classical originals, the tallest 4-3/4 in.
- 9PCS GREEK & ROMAN POTTERY FRAGMENTS
9PCS GREEK & ROMAN POTTERY FRAGMENTS Nine Greek and Roman pottery fragments, mostly terracotta, each labeled in marker with its place of origin in Greece or Turkey, including Sounion, Corinth, and Ephesus. Approximate dimensions: Ranging from l. 1.20" to 3.25".
- ANCIENT MIDDLE EASTERN GLASS BEADSStrand
ANCIENT MIDDLE EASTERN GLASS BEADSStrand of mixed ancient Phoenician, Islamic, and Byzantine glass beads with a central pendant depicting a human face. Beads range in size from 1/8" to 1". Necklace measures 14 1/2" folded. 500 BCE to 800 - 1000 AD. Provenance: the estate of Mrs. Adna Godfrey Wilde, Jr. (Sara Joan Wilde), Colorado Springs, CO.
Condition:
Overall very good condition with expected general wear.
- Greek Apulian Gnathian Pottery
Greek Apulian Gnathian Pottery Skyphos, late classical period, 310-300 BC attributed to the Knudsen group, with highly stylized vine pattern with leaves, grapes and tendrils 3.75 x 5.25 in — 9.5 x 13.3 cm
- LARGE GROUP OF CYPRIOT STONE AND
LARGE GROUP OF CYPRIOT STONE AND POTTERY FRAGMENTS the largest: 6 1/4 in. high the black stone fragment with old inventory number in black ink ''Ant. F. 7 no 247'' (18) Provenance: Estate of Col. Michael and Warnetta Gussie. Exported from Cyprus January 1964 or earlier.
- COLLECTION EARLY 20TH C. HIEROGLYPHIC
COLLECTION EARLY 20TH C. HIEROGLYPHIC CASTINGS Approx. (20) plaster or clay impressions and reproductions made from Egyptian cylinder seals or hieroglyphic carvings, accompanied by a letter and notes in German, some on calendar pages dated 1911 and 1916; with, (3) glazed tile fragments and a painted pottery fragment, possibly ancient; 2"h x 5"w (largest), 1.5"l x .5"dia (smallest)
- PHOENICIAN OR EGYPTIAN TORPEDO
PHOENICIAN OR EGYPTIAN TORPEDO VASE
NEAR EAST, 1000 - 500 B.C. obsidian and gold, the long body curving to a rounded base, with dual lugs below the shoulders overlaid with gold foil, the shoulders horizontal to the body and topped with the dic rim, also overlaid with thin gold sheet, presented on a bespoke mount13cm tallReputedly from Byblos, found during the French mandate period.Previously by repute in the Pharaon collection, Beirut, acquired circa 1930.With Ur Nina Antiques Gallery, Beirut, originally acquired on 14th April 1969 (accompanied by a copy of the original 1969 invoice).Private collection, Lebanon.French art market.With Charles Ede Ltd, London, June 2014 - March 2015 (accompanied by French cultural passport 154576).With Ariadne Gallery, 2015, purchased from Charles Ede Ltd. at TEFAT Maastricht, March 2015.Royal Private collection, acquired from the above in 2015.Exhibited:TEFAF Maastricht, 12th - 22nd March 2015 with Charles Ede LtdTEFAF Maastricht, 10th - 20th March 2016.Published:Catalogue 190, Charles Ede Ltd, 2015, No. 3.Note:For a similar example please see; Christie's, Antiquities, New York, 10th June 2010, lot 38, sold for $92,500 inc. premium.
- THREE ANCIENT PHONECIAN SHEKELS/TETRADRACHMASThree
THREE ANCIENT PHONECIAN SHEKELS/TETRADRACHMASThree Ancient Phonecian Shekels/Tetradrachmas , c. 125 BCE - 100 CE, Tyre, obverse with laureate profile facing right, reverse with left-facing Ptolemaic-type eagle and "TYPOY...", dia. approx. 7/8 in. to 15/16 in., each wt. approx. 14.0 gm. or 0.46 ozt., olive wood presentation boxes
- LARGE GROUP OF CYPRIOT STONE AND
LARGE GROUP OF CYPRIOT STONE AND POTTERY FRAGMENTS the largest: 6 1/4 in. high the black stone fragment with old inventory number in black ink ''Ant. F. 7 no 247'' (18) Provenance: Estate of Col. Michael and Warnetta Gussie. Exported from Cyprus January 1964 or earlier.
- ANCIENT PHOENICIAN FRIT GLASS HEAD
ANCIENT PHOENICIAN FRIT GLASS HEAD AMULETClassical World, Eastern Mediterranean, Phoenicia, ca. 6th to 4th century BCE. A petite frit glass head amulet presenting a stylized, minimalist visage of a prominent nose flanked by a pair of huge, annular, blue eyes, all capped with a thick suspension loop. Though the face features a smooth, tan surface, the remainder of the head is comprised of turquoise frit glass with a textured surface of many miniscule bumps. Each eye is additionally encompassed by a slender colored border; 1 of dark bluish grey the other of red. Size: 0.6" Diameter x 1" H (1.5 cm x 2.5 cm)
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
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#168080
Condition:
Wearable as a pendant. Fragment of a larger piece. Some abrasions, nicks, and losses to surface. Otherwise, very nice with impressive remaining pigments.
- COLLECTION OF (12) COPTIC TEXTILE
COLLECTION OF (12) COPTIC TEXTILE FRAGMENTS Linen and Wool Trims from robes and tunics, Byzantine Egypt, 300-600 CE, roughly 3" to 7", stitched to cardstock. Rich color.
- COLLECTION OF TWO ALBUMS OF VINTAGE
COLLECTION OF TWO ALBUMS OF VINTAGE GREEKPOSTCARDS. 312 TOTAL. THE FIRST ALBUM CONSISTS OF CARDS OF CENTRAL GREECE, IONIAN SEA, LARISSA, LAMIA, DELPHI, EPIRUS, IOANNINA. THE SECOND ALBUM CONSISTS OF CARDS FROM PIRAEUS, SOUNION, KIFISSIA, AND GLYFADA. OVERALL CONDITION IS VERY GOOD. GEORGE DECAS COLLECTION.
- ANCIENT PHOENICIAN STYLE TERRACOTTA
ANCIENT PHOENICIAN STYLE TERRACOTTA FLASK Ancient Phoenician or Egyptian style terracotta flask, also called a Pilgrim's flask, having a discoid body with a trumpet neck and applied loop handles, retaining some buff slip and rust and red markings. Approximate dimensions: h. 7" w. 5.25", d. 2.75".
- COLLECTION OF STONE SPECIMENS Collection
COLLECTION OF STONE SPECIMENS Collection of stone specimens, mostly within paper bags from Agora Excavations, American School of Classical Studies, Athens, Greece inscribed with stone names.
- Grecian grouping to include assorted
Grecian grouping to include assorted Greek patterned trays and vases, framed wall art, framed tile, bookends, bottle and more.
- An Extensive Collection of Prints
An Extensive Collection of Prints and Engravings of Classical Greek and Roman Artifacts, Architecture, Etc., 18th/19th centuries, including Greek gods, Roman coins and antiquities, sarcophagi, Roman matrons, Roman pipes to Alexandrian baths, Neptune, habits of ancient Egyptians, Diana, chariots, fibula, buckles and clasps, bracelets, earrings, shields of different nations, lamps, etc., sizes range from 9-3/4" x 7-1/2" to 9" x 15-1/2".
- A quantity of Cypriot pottery vessels,
A quantity of Cypriot pottery vessels, Iron Age and Bronze age, to include a pottery chalice, a base ring ware bowl, black on red ware handled cup, fragments etc/Provenance: The Estate of the late Diana & Gospatric Home, Lily Farm, Bucks
- LOVELY GREEK HELLENISTIC BRONZE
LOVELY GREEK HELLENISTIC BRONZE PHIALE W/ OMPHALOSGreece, Hellenistic Period, ca. 4th to 3rd century BCE. A remarkable, cast-bronze phiale, a special libation bowl used for holding wine, with a hollow, rounded, raised boss, known as an omphalos, in the center. The omphalos is thought to have symbolized the navel of the earth; the central point of power that all things revolved around. Russet and green patina naturally adorn the surface, accompanied by light earthen deposits - all imbuing the vessel with an elegant presentation evocative of the ancient world! Size: 6" Diameter x 1.5" H (15.2 cm x 3.8 cm)
Libation bowls, known as phiale, were used across a wide geographical area - from Greece to Tibet, throughout the ancient Near East and Central Asia. These shallow bowls for holding wine in ritual and ceremonial settings were made from many materials - glass, ceramic, and many kinds of metal including bronze.
Provenance: Whisnant Gallery, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA acquired prior to 2000
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#169669
Condition:
Light scratch to interior. Expected abrasions in some areas. Otherwise, intact and excellent with nice patina and lovely earthen deposits. Collection label on base.
- PALESTINIAN EMBROIDERED THOB. early
PALESTINIAN EMBROIDERED THOB. early 1970s. Indigo with vivid embroidery throughout
- RARE PHOENICIAN CORE-FORM GLASS
RARE PHOENICIAN CORE-FORM GLASS AMPHORISKOSAncient Eastern Mediterranean, Phoenicia, ca. 6th century BCE. A gorgeous and rare example of a core-formed glass amphoriskos from ancient Phoenicia, boasting a graceful silhouette and breathtaking decoration in rich hues of midnight blue, maroon, and white. Once used to store sweet and floral fragrances, this delicate vase presents a petite, discoid base and a piriform body with twin applied trail handles of deep blue that join the shoulder edge to the elongated neck just before it folds at the annular rim. The midnight blue body is wound with thread-like applied trails in shades of white and maroon, which are applied in a close-knit, feathered pattern around the center with horizontal trails below and above, extending to the top of the neck. What's more, note the wonderful traces of rainbow iridescence adorning the rim, shoulder, and body! Size: 2" Diameter x 5" H (5.1 cm x 12.7 cm); 6" H (15.2 cm) on included custom stand.
A vessel like this would have been made for the elites of ancient society. Its owner would have used a stopper to keep the contents inside, and a glass rod to dip into the vessel's perfumed oils and dab on the throat or wrists. The little handles made it possible to suspend the vessel, and we know from Athenian vase paintings that vessels like these could be worn off a belt at the waist or suspended from the wrist.
The Greeks created core-formed or sand core vessels by trailing threads of molten glass over a "core" of sand or clay to form the vessel. These threads were oftentimes feathered or dragged to create intriguing decorative patterns. The term amphoriskos literally means "little amphora" and is indeed a miniature amphora. This shape was quite popular as it was ideal to store precious oils, perfumes, or cosmetics.
According to the Corning Museum of Glass, core forming is "the technique of forming a vessel by winding or gathering molten glass around a core supported by a rod. After forming, the object is removed from the rod and annealed. After annealing, the core is removed by scraping." This process of glass making was begun in the late 16th century BCE by glassmakers of Mesopotamia, and then adopted by Egyptian glassmakers in the 15th century BCE. The technique almost came to an end in the so-called Dark Ages of Mediterranean civilization (1200 to 900 BCE); however, by the 9th century BCE a new generation of glassmakers took up the technique once again, and between the 6th and 4th century BCE core-forming spread throughout the Mediterranean.
Provenance: ex-Nancy and Dr. E.F. Simpson collection, Los Angeles, California, USA, acquired from 1970 to 2000
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#172233
Condition:
Professionally repaired with break lines visible. Some light weathering and surface wear as expected with age. Otherwise, very nice with great traces of rainbow iridescence. Pontil mark on underside of base. A pontil scar or mark indicates that a vessel was free-blown, while the absence of such a mark suggests that the work was either mold-blown or that the mark was intentionally smoothed away or wore away over time.
- 12 pcs. of Greek Pottery;classical
12 pcs. of Greek Pottery;classical figures & architecture 3'' to 7'' most signed.
- COLLECTION OF ASSORTED ANCIENT
COLLECTION OF ASSORTED ANCIENT GREEK STYLE POTTERYCollection of Assorted Ancient Greek Style Pottery,
- GREEK CYPRIOT BICHROME KYLIX W/
GREEK CYPRIOT BICHROME KYLIX W/ GEOMETRIC DESIGNS, TL'D...Ancient Greece, Cyprus, Cypro-Geometric III, ca. 850 to 750 BCE. A delightful pottery kylix boasting attractive geometric decoration in hues of black and red on beige. Graceful in form, the vessel sits upon a pedestal foot displaying straight walls and a gently-flared rim, flanked by a pair of upwards-arching handles. The exterior features black-painted horizontal bands surrounding the rim, as well as mirror image triangles framed by vertical striations on either side. The interior is additionally adorned with rings that encircle the central basin, as well as parallel lines wrapping around the walls and a red band just below the rim. Size: 6.75" W x 4.4" H (17.1 cm x 11.2 cm)
Provenance: ex-John Hurter collection, Palm Springs, California, USA, prior to 1995
This piece has been tested using thermoluminescence (TL) analysis and has been found to be ancient and of the period stated. A full printed and bound report will accompany the item upon purchase.
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#178937
Condition:
Professional repair to leg and some minor chips to rim. Nicks and pitting to surface, commensurate with age. Otherwise, bowl is intact and all is excellent with nice remaining pigments and rich earthen deposits and encrustations. Old label and remains of modern putty on foot, likely from previous display. TL holes to underside of foot and beneath one handle.
- Collection of pottery and porcelain
Collection of pottery and porcelain to include pearlware Gaudy ironstone etc. ?
- PAMPHYLIA: SIDE3rd-2nd centuries
PAMPHYLIA: SIDE3rd-2nd centuries BC silver tetradrachm, 15.6 grams
Provenance: Private Collection
Condition:
dark areas on top of iridescent toning