Ancient Art, Antiquities, Books, Natural History, Stamps & Coins

Annular type with incuse motif of a tulip between two corrugated cups; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 12.4 grams, 24 mm



From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.

Choker-length necklace composed of tabular collared beads with three metal beads, restrung and with a modern magnetic closure. 105 grams, 36 cm



Mehdi Mahboubian Gallery, New York, 1970s. Private collection, London, UK.

Modelled in the round as two figures embracing, the upper figure with a pseudo inscription to the back; mounted on a custom-made stand. 380 grams total, 13.3 cm including stand



Formerly in the collection of Mr K. Ex collection of Mr H., acquired in Switzerland in the early 2000s. Private collection, Switzerland, acquired in 2010. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12875-241696.

Through trade the religion of Pre-Islamic Arabian Peninsula was subject to a certain measure of foreign influence, which is demonstrated by the discovery of some outstanding bronze statuettes of obvious mythical or religious character in various localities, for example at Qaryat al-Fau. The most important statuettes include a representation of Harpocrates, son of the Goddess Isis (goddess of fertility), Minerva (goddess of wisdom), and a statuette of a dolphin which is known to have been regarded in Graeco-Roman and Nabataean mythology as a symbol of protection.

Carved in the round with wheel-cut geometric design to the underside; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 2.17 grams, 18 mm



From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.

Piriform in profile with broad base, rounded rim to the mouth, strap handle with applied pellet thumb-pad. 780 grams, 18.2 cm



From a UK collection formed in the 1980s. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.

Comprising four domed seals, each pierced for suspension, three with linear designs, and one with a lioness and a cub; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 10 grams total, 12-15 mm



Private collection, 1980s. Acquired on the UK art market. Private collection, London, UK.

With a low foot, broad flaring body with carination below the shoulder, flared rim; band of painted geometric decoration, concentric horizontal encircling lines and zigzag frieze. 480 grams, 15.5 cm wide



Ex Mr Guy Talbot, Brussels, acquired between 1963-1982, large parts of the collection were acquired from Mr d'Allemagne, curator of the Château de Laarne, Belgium. with Bailly-Pommery & Voutier Associés, Paris, 17 March 2006, no.15.

Rectangular with a central octagonal recess area, engraved and inlaid with silver and brass with inscriptions on a scrolling floral ground interspersed with floral medallions around the border, each corner with palmette design, two rectangular panels bearing inscriptions in elongated kufic on a scrolling floral ground flanking a central medallion bearing lattice motif in the centre. 740 grams, 30.3 x 18.6 cm



Private collection, London, UK. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.13548-262859.

Including fusiform and other types with concentric lozenges, profile standing figure with staff and other motifs. 20 grams total, 14-31 mm



From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.

Bulbous body with a concave base, short tubular neck and an everted rim. 20.9 grams, 50 mm



Roman glass from an important London collection, acquired from the early 1980s.

Comprising a perching bird and a lion with gaping mouth. 5 grams total, 19-20 mm



From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.

Plano-convex type with transverse piercing; incised horse-and-rider motif; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 2.66 grams, 13 mm



From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.