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.

Comprising an Otodus obliquus tooth made into a pendant and suspended from a cord necklace; supplied in a gift box. 27 grams total, tooth: 29 mm wide



From a Cambridgeshire, UK, collection. Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman.

The fossiliferous matrix polished to a fish shape with concave body and a large raised Goniatite sp. eye. 228 grams, 15.5 cm



From a Cambridgeshire, UK, collection. Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman.

Comprising three Spinosaurs maroccanus teeth. 41 grams total, 37-56 mm



From a Lincolnshire, UK, collection. Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman.

The irregular matrix showing a Petraster sp. specimen with some other fossils. 1.32 kg, 21.5 cm



From a Cambridgeshire, UK, collection. Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman.

Specimens including Alethopteris sp. and Sphenopteris laurenti, and others. 1.41 kg total, 10.7-23.5 cm



Acquired from various sources within the UK. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.

Comprising six specimens, including two Perisphinctes sp., a Dactylioceras sp. and two iridescent specimens. 190 grams total, 31-64 mm



Acquired from various sources within the UK. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.

Black tektite pair formed from the impact of a meteorite. 30 grams total, 33-37 mm



Acquired from Steve Arnold, co-star of 'Meteorite Men'. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK. Accompanied by a card from Steve Arnold and an information sheet on tektites.

Comprising seven signed and numbered animal prints: Always Alert; A Tender Moment; Big & Bold; Water Baby; Back Off!; Africa's Rare Child; Heads Above the Rest. 1.05 kg total, 55 x 40.4 cm



Private UK collector. Accompanied by an original certificate of authenticity by Chris Christoforou, edition no.192/950.

Chris Christoforou is an artist inspired by his Cypriot heritage and global experiences. With his distinctive style, Chris has earned global acclaim, captivating audiences in galleries worldwide.

Footed chalice with a wide bowl; fossil inclusions. 309 grams, 10.9 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.

Comprising six bullet-shaped rostra of Belemnite cylindroteuthis. 368 grams total, 10.2-17.5 cm



Found near Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, UK. Stone Treasures, Midlands, UK, 2017. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK.

Comprising two jaw fragments with teeth, set on a composite matrix 1.45 kg, 19 cm



From a Cambridgeshire, UK, collection. Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman.

A Sarocrinus varsovensis showing the crown with good detail. 59 grams, 65 mm



From a Cambridgeshire, UK, collection. Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman.