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Greek Bronze Statuette of a Horse
Anatolia, circa 5th-3rd century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
Modelled in the round with vertical piercing at the chest. 18.75 grams, 62.08 mm
Ex Abelita family collection, 1980s-2000s. -
Greek Bronze Animal Statuette
4th-1st century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
Modelled in the round, standing on splayed legs, with a small tail and long body, curving ears. 60 grams, 53.5 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Greek Bronze Signet Ring Bezel with Goddess
Hellenistic, 2nd-1st century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Ellipsoid in plan with remains of the hoop to the underside at each end, intaglio standing winged figure with one arm raised. 3.3 grams, 19 mm
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. -
Greek Core-Formed Glass Amphoriskos
5th-3rd century B.C.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (+bp*)
Elongated piriform amphora shape, tubular neck and everted rim, decorated with polychrome festooning and trails, applied amber-green handles and knop foot. 152 grams, 18 cm high
Acquired early 1990s. Ex private American collection; thence by descent. Private collection since 1998. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12206-222129. -
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Greek Painted Pottery Aryballos
Corinthian, circa 6th century B.C.Estimate: £300 - 400 (‡+bp*)
With a narrow neck and a broad rim to the mouth, a short strap handle to the rear; painted concentric rings around the mouth. 212 grams, 75 mm
Private collection, acquired in 1994; thence by descent.
From the 8th century B.C., Corinthian pottery vessels were exported to Greek colonies in South Italy and the coast of Asia Minor. They were used to hold perfumed oil, an essential item for the wealthy middle classes of the time. In Italy, especially in Etruria, local workshops produced imitations of Corinthian vessel types for a clientele of Greek settlers and local populations with a taste for Greek fashions. -
Greek Bronze Child's Ring
Circa 4th-2nd century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Featuring a slender round-section hoop and a lentoid bezel with a reclining ibex. 0.82 grams, 13.19 mm overall, 10.53 mm internal diameter
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Large Greek Terracotta Spindle Unguentarium
Hellenistic, 4th-3rd century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
With a long narrow neck and carinated mouth, developing to a biconical body and flared foot. 184 grams, 23 cm
From the private collection of Mr Brian Edwards, New Malden, Surrey, UK, formed from the late 1970s-early 1980s; thence by descent. Accompanied by the original collector's data sheet with reference no.A112. -
Eastern Mediterranean Terracotta Vessel
Bronze Age, 2nd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
Globular in profile with flat base and tapering neck, lateral pierced lugs at the mouth. 265 grams, 13.5 cm
Acquired on the UK art market before 2000. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. -
Greek Bronze Gryphon Statuette
Circa 4th-2nd century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
Modelled in a typical pose with its front paws extended, an erect head and small wings. 28.4 grams, 46 mm wide
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Parthian Silver Bracelet Pair
2nd century B.C.-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
Matched pair of penannular bracelets with round-section bodies and polygonal finials, hatched decoration above the finials. 174 grams total, 86-89 mm
with a London, UK gallery 1971-early 2000s. -
Greek Alabaster Cosmetic Pyxis with Lid
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £351
Barrel-shaped in profile with flared foot, broad shoulder and gusseted neck, flange to the mouth; knop handle to lid. 168 grams, 68 mm
Acquired in Switzerland, early 2000. Private collection, 2010. -
Large Greek Bronze Ring with Seated Figure
Circa 4th-2nd century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
Featuring a slender round-section hoop and a large lentoid bezel with a seated figure holding a staff. 3.41 grams, 25.02 mm overall, 15.70 x 20.51 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14)
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
