Carved in the half-round in three-quarter view, youthful male head with stern features, hair gathered in a browband, horns to the brow; from a frieze or relief; mounted on a custom-made stand.

Carved in the round with thick wreath of laurel leaves to the brow, short tousled hair, stern face with thick jaw; mounted on a custom-made stand.

Standing contrapposto with his weight on his right leg and the left leg brought slightly forward; the musculature of the torso displaying well-defined pectoral muscles, prominent abdominal muscles and wide shoulders, the back with equally toned musculature and well-formed rounded buttocks; the veining of the marble accentuating the idealised anatomy; the now-absent head was most probably turned towards the supporting leg and the left arm would have been raised; mounted on a custom-made display stand.

A high-status green chalcedony seal with frieze depicting a seated figure in horned headdress facing a standing figure with arms outstretched, small monkey to the legs; six columns of Akkadian cuneiform text transliterated as: 1. ki-di-nu UGULA KUŠ-MEŠ 2. GAL šà tan-dru-hu- 3. ra-te-er EŠŠANA šu-ši 4. u an-za-an ARAD 5. šà dha-te-ri-iš 6. šak(?) ì-lí-šu 'Kidinu, chief overseer of the equerries(?) of Tan-Ruhurater, King of Susa and Anzan, servant of Haterishshak, his god'. The seal's owner was an official of King Tan-Ruhurater II (circa 1450 B.C.), king of Susa and Anzan. The title used to describe Kidinu is sometimes translated 'high official', elsewhere 'horse groom' or 'animal trainer'; the Elamite deity Haterish is otherwise unknown.

A substantial torch bearer depicting a male lion or panther standing with legs firmly planted on a rectangular base, tail extending to the ground, with a massive circular shaped armature or candelabra issuing from its back and wearing an elaborate muzzle, the eyes retaining shell inlay with a circular hollow for the pupils; to the right of the beast a kneeling nude male wearing a large belt-armour and a diadem, eyes inlaid, left hand extended to the side and holding the lion's leash.

Mixed group of graduated biconical and other amethyst beads. 39 grams total, 6-11 mm



From the Fadel family collection, London, UK, 1970s.

Mixed group comprising: various emperors, issues and reverse types. 274 grams total, 20-36 mm.

Very fine-extremely fine.

From an old UK collection. From the collection of an London antiquarian.

Rectangular plate with two iron hinges developing to tapering D-section straps; sliding fastener with brass-mounted handle and brass retaining bar at the far edge, sturdy scrolled spring; brass vent cover and edge-trim. 4.85 kg, 38 cm



Acquired Bonhams, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK, 13 September 2021, lot 333 (part). Property of a Kent collector.

Line drawing on paper, graphite shading; applied rectangular cartouche with six rectangular red-inked blocks, ornate yellow capitals spelling the name 'marie' each with a hatched field and floral detailing; unsigned. 16 grams, 34.4 x 24.4 cm



Private collection, USA, formed in the 1980s.

Depicted in profile and wearing a crested helmet, holding a long spear in her left hand and shield resting against her lower body; mounted on a custom-made display stand. 14.5 grams total, 40 mm including stand



From the late Alison Barker collection, 1970-1990.

Comprising: Mercury in active pose; Egyptian-style figure with crossed arms; minotaur with braided collar; rectangular stone base 449 grams total, 11.5 - 16.5 cm



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.

Round-section shank with ribbed baluster, C-shaped arch to the bow with lanceolate openwork panels, knop finial, pierced rectangular bit. 84 grams, 14 cm



Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.

Irregular panels of painted glass mounted in lead cames; one depicting Gothic architectural features including a conical turret roof with a gilt crown above, quatrefoil panel in a window spandrel, curled and scrolled embellishments; the other, a group of winged angels in flight, descending with sky in the background. 5.2 kg total, 46-52 cm



Acquired from Hight Road Auctions, Chiswick, UK, in 2013. Property of a Kent collector.

Comprising: a reproduction terracotta pillow-shaped tablet with cuneiform inscription; arrowhead; tri-facial seal; bronze ring. 47 grams total, 24-40 mm (159 grams total, 14 x 11.5 cm including case)



From a collection acquired from various auction houses in the UK. From the estate of Mr R.W., a private Wiltshire, UK, collector; thence by descent.

Short scale-tang blade with long bolster, rectangular-section bone handle with shallow socket to underside. 88 grams, 21 cm



Found Billingsgate spoil from the Thames foreshore, London, UK, circa 1984. Property of an Essex collector.

D-shaped in profile with grotesque male face to both sides, the mouth and chin formed with a separate panel. 31.6 grams, 33 mm



Found Essex, UK. Property of an Essex collector.

Round-section hoop and cruciform applied bezel with inlaid niello cross pattée motif. 7.62 grams, 24.13 mm overall, 19.20 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18)



Property of a North American gallery.