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Auction 322: Ancient Art (Live Auction, Lots 1–407)

Auction 322: Ancient Art (Live Auction, Lots 1–407)

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409 résultats

Bronze bird pendant. Caucasian, 13th–12th centurie

298 - Bronze bird pendant. Caucasian, 13th–12th centuries B.C. L 11 cm, H 8 cm. Stylized bird with an eyelet on its back and incised decoration. Body open at the bottom; eye pierced. Green patina, intact. Provenance: Formerly Gorny & Mosch 319, 2026, Lot 559. Formerly in the collection of K.A., Paris, before 2000.

Estimation

480 - 600 €

Narrow window axe. Levant, first half of the 2nd m

299 - Narrow window axe. Levant, first half of the 2nd millennium B.C. L 10.2 cm, W 4.7 cm. Solid cast. Short axe with an integrated tang that is teardrop-shaped in cross-section, two oval openings in the blade, and a profiled ridge running as a central line across the blade and around the openings. Greenish-brown patina, intact. Provenance: Formerly in the collection of A.K., France, since before 2018. Cf. O. White Muscarella, *Bronze and Iron: Ancient Near Eastern Artifacts in the Metropolitan Museu

Estimation

640 - 800 €

Bronze short sword. Luristan, ca. 1200–800 B.C. L

300 - Bronze short sword. Luristan, ca. 1200–800 B.C. L 52 cm. Solid cast. Lancet-shaped blade with a central ridge, ribbed hilt with a crescent-shaped pommel. Green patina; repair on the pommel; tiny fragments missing from the edge of the blade. Provenance: formerly in the collection of J.R. & V.P., Netherlands; formerly in the Neubauer Collection, 1980s–1990s.

Estimation

2 000 - 2 500 €

Pot with steep sides. Urartu, ca. 8th–7th centurie

301 - Pot with steep sides. Urartu, ca. 8th–7th centuries B.C. H 10 cm, ø 15 cm. Bronze. Cylindrical vessel with steep, slightly concave walls and a flared rim; flat base with a low, ring-shaped foot. Green patina; small hole in the base. Provenance: Formerly in the collection of R.P., Germany. Formerly at Galerie W. Schmidt, prior to 2016.

Estimation

1 200 - 1 500 €

Bronze cup. Urartu, ca. 8th–7th centuries B.C. H 8

302 - Bronze cup. Urartu, ca. 8th–7th centuries B.C. H 8.5 cm, ø 10.5 cm. Vessel with a bulbous body, cylindrical neck, and flared rim. Brown patina, intact. Provenance: Formerly in the collection of R.P., Germany. Formerly at Galerie W. Schmidt, prior to 2016.

Estimation

640 - 800 €

Collection of bronze figurines. Syro-Hittite, 2nd

303 - Collection of bronze figurines. Syro-Hittite, 2nd millennium B.C. a) H 6.5 cm. Votive group of four bronze figurines on a base, featuring the characteristic triangular heads and circular eyes. Intact. b) L 6.5 cm. Bronze nail idol. Broken at the bottom. 2 pieces! Provenance: ex Gorny & Mosch 319, 2026, lot 567. Ex collection K.A., Paris, before 2000.

Estimation

480 - 600 €

Stone idol. Bactria, 3rd–2nd millennium BCE. Heigh

304 - Stone idol. Bactria, 3rd–2nd millennium BCE. Height 23 cm. Made of beige stone. Flat base, egg-shaped body, two opposing holes drilled diagonally inward at the top. The exact function of this object is unclear: it is likely an idol or a weight. Surface slightly chipped, otherwise intact. Provenance: formerly from a private collection in Berlin, acquired at Gorny & Mosch Auction 292, 2022, Lot 352; formerly Gorny & Mosch 287, Munich 2022, Lot 362; formerly a Belgian private collection,

Estimation

960 - 1 200 €

Disc-shaped idol. Margiana, 2nd millennium B.C. Br

305 - Disc-shaped idol. Margiana, 2nd millennium B.C. Brownish-yellow breccia. H 6.5 cm, ø 39 cm. Disc-shaped object with a groove running around its circumference. Intact. Provenance: From the Belgian art trade. Acquired in 2007 from Fine Ratsamut Antiques, Bangkok.

Estimation

800 - 1 000 €

Disc-shaped idol. Margiana, 2nd millennium B.C. Wh

306 - Disc-shaped idol. Margiana, 2nd millennium B.C. White-gray stone. H 10 cm, ø 34 cm. A thick, disc-shaped object with a groove running around its circumference. Reconstructed from two fragments; surface is worn. Provenance: From the Belgian art trade. Acquired from Grusenmeyer Ltd., Bangkok, 2007.

Estimation

800 - 1 000 €

Conical idol. Margiana, 2nd millennium B.C. Beige

307 - Conical idol. Margiana, 2nd millennium B.C. Beige stone. H 22 cm, ø 17 cm. Ovoid object with a flattened base and two holes drilled diagonally at the top, which meet in the center. Intact. Provenance: From a Belgian private collection. From a French private collection in 2012. Acquired from J. Gerena Fine Arts in 2004.

Estimation

640 - 800 €

Stone pillar. Bactria, Margiana, 3rd–2nd millenniu

308 - Stone pillar. Bactria, Margiana, 3rd–2nd millennium BCE. Height 31 cm, top diameter 12.5 cm. Made of black-and-white veined stone. Flat base, slightly biconical body, circumferential groove, and flat top. Probably an idol. Surface chipped and slightly sintered; a fragment is missing at the top. Provenance: formerly from a private collection in Berlin, acquired at Gorny & Mosch Auction 292, 2022, Lot 350; formerly from Gorny & Mosch 287, Munich 2022, Lot 361; formerly from a private col

Estimation

1 600 - 2 000 €

Stone scepter. Margiana, 2nd millennium B.C. White

309 - Stone scepter. Margiana, 2nd millennium B.C. White stone. L 61 cm, ø 5.5 cm. Ritual object with an elegant curve and slightly flared ends. Minimal chipping at the ends. Provenance: From the Belgian art market. Acquired from Stephan Grusenmeyer, Bangkok, 2010.

Estimation

800 - 1 000 €

Stone scepter. Margiana, 2nd millennium B.C. Strip

310 - Stone scepter. Margiana, 2nd millennium B.C. Striped stone. L 72 cm. Elongated, biconical ritual object. Sintered. Intact. Provenance: From the Belgian art market. Acquired from a Belgian private collection in 2005.

Estimation

800 - 1 000 €

Beautiful bowl made of veined alabaster. 3rd mille

311 - Beautiful bowl made of veined alabaster. 3rd millennium B.C. H 5.5 cm, ø 12.9 cm. With layers ranging from white to reddish-brown. Reconstructed. Also included are two miniature vessels, one also made of heavily veined alabaster (H 3.3 cm, ø 5.4 cm, intact) and one made of brown stone with four small feet (H 2.8 cm, tiny chips on the rim). 3 pieces! Includes a copy of the 2003 invoice! Provenance: 2003, Galerie Nefer, Zurich.

Estimation

800 - 1 000 €

Oval button with relief made from a clam shell. Ph

312 - Oval button with relief made from a clam shell. Phoenician, 7th century B.C. H 7.5 cm, W 5.9 cm. Large convex button with a buttonhole in the center, made from the shell of a Tridacna clam. The incised relief depicts a richly robed man with long hair and outstretched arms. Comes with a certificate and a French export license (copies)! Intact. Provenance: Formerly Galerie Nefer, Zurich; in a private collection since 1995 and, prior to that, in the Groth Collection, Zurich, since the 1980s.

Estimation

2 400 - 3 000 €

Scythian chariot rattle with deer finial. North Ca

313 - Scythian chariot rattle with deer finial. North Caucasus, 7th–6th centuries B.C. H 20.8 cm. Bronze chariot rattle consisting of an openwork cone with two balls inside. It is crowned by a kneeling stag in the Scythian animal style, featuring magnificent antlers with seven curved tines at the ends. Open Objet Database (OBJET.art) No. NKT3DC. Published and exhibited! Green patina; one lamella is broken and has been reattached; otherwise, no restorations or repairs. With metal base. Provenance:

Estimation

8 000 - 10 000 €

Anthropomorphic figure. Upper Kama area, Perm Regi

314 - Anthropomorphic figure. Upper Kama area, Perm Region, 5th century B.C. – 5th century A.D. H 13 cm. Bronze figure of a standing, nude man wearing a cap. There is an eyelet behind the head. Open Objet Database (OBJET.art) No. 45ZSFP (https://objet.art/subscriptions/66defc3ce5f9ab725c300873). – Image: OBJET.art. Green patina, intact. Provenance: From the Belgian art market; formerly in a Finnish private collection (1990s–2015); formerly in a Finnish private collection (1940s–1990s).

Estimation

1 440 - 1 800 €

Anthropomorphic face. Kulai culture, Ob River regi

315 - Anthropomorphic face. Kulai culture, Ob River region, Yugra, 5th century BCE – 5th century CE. H 8.6 cm. Bronze face of a human wearing a crown with six points. The upper eyelids are accentuated, and the mouth is open. Open Objet Database (OBJET.art) No. 8NXDFD (https://objet.art/subscriptions/66defe1ee5f9ab725c3073e5). - Image: OBJET.art. Green patina; right ear broken off; missing fragments on the crown. Provenance: From the Belgian art market; formerly in a Finnish private collection (1990s

Estimation

768 - 960 €

Anthropomorphic figure. Kulai culture, Ob River re

316 - Anthropomorphic figure. Kulai culture, Ob River region, Yugra, 5th century B.C. – 5th century A.D. H 9.3 cm. Bronze figure with an oversized head and short arms and legs. Open Objet Database (OBJET.art) No. BH818B (https://objet.art/subscriptions/66defa9ce5f9ab725c2fa8d1). – Image: OBJET.art. Green patina, slightly corroded, assembled from two parts. Provenance: From the Belgian art market; formerly in a private collection (since 2015); formerly in a Finnish private collection (1990s–2015)

Estimation

1 440 - 1 800 €

Anthropomorphic face wearing a helmet. Ob River re

317 - Anthropomorphic face wearing a helmet. Ob River region, Yugra, 5th–12th centuries AD. H 6.5 cm. Bronze plaque in the shape of a stylized human face wearing a helmet decorated with dot motifs. Holes along the outer edges were used for mounting. Open Objet Database (OBJET.art) No. GRNBU3 (https://objet.art/subscriptions/66defdfee5f9ab725c306c96). - Image: OBJET.art. Gray patina, intact. Provenance: From the Belgian art market; formerly in a private collection (since 2015); formerly in a Finnish

Estimation

480 - 600 €

Anthropomorphic figure with a child. Ob River regi

318 - Anthropomorphic figure with a child. Ob River region, Yugra, 10th–12th centuries A.D. H 12 cm. Bronze figure of a standing woman with long hair, her hands folded below her chest. A baby sits in front of her abdomen. Open Objet Database (OBJET.art) No. N12YGP (https://objet.art/subscriptions/66defb55e5f9ab725c2fd389). – Image: OBJET.art. Gray patina, intact. Provenance: From the Belgian art market; formerly in a Finnish private collection (1990s–2015); formerly in a Finnish private collecti

Estimation

1 440 - 1 800 €

Holy Family flanked by moose-men. Permian culture,

319 - Holy Family flanked by moose-men. Permian culture, Upper Kama area, Perm Region, 6th–10th centuries CE. H 6 cm. Bronze plaque depicting two parents with a child in the center, framed by two moose-men. Open Objet Database (OBJET.art) No. P3YC9G (https://objet.art/subscriptions/66defc38e5f9ab725c300797). – Image: OBJET.art. Green patina, intact. Provenance: From the Belgian art market; formerly in a Finnish private collection (1990s–2015); formerly in a Finnish private collection (1940s–19

Estimation

480 - 600 €

Pendant in the shape of a horse. Ob River region,

320 - Pendant in the shape of a horse. Ob River region, Yugra, 10th–12th centuries AD. L 6 cm. Bronze pendant depicting a stylized horse. Open Objet Database (OBJET.art) No. NT9TUX (https://objet.art/subscriptions/66df008ee5f9ab725c30f87b). – Image: OBJET.art. Gray patina, intact. Provenance: From the Belgian art market; formerly in a Finnish private collection (1990s–2015); formerly in a Finnish private collection (1940s–1990s). In the Middle Ages, openwork ornaments were widespread in the Pe

Estimation

480 - 600 €

Pendant in the shape of a bird. Ob River region, Y

321 - Pendant in the shape of a bird. Ob River region, Yugra, 5th–12th centuries A.D. L 5.3 cm. Bronze pendant depicting a duck-like bird whose wings are decorated with a dot pattern. Open Objet Database (OBJET.art) No. 89YQA2 (https://objet.art/subscriptions/66df0021e5f9ab725c30e200). – Image: OBJET.art. Gray patina, intact. Provenance: From the Belgian art market; formerly in a Finnish private collection (1990s–2015); formerly in a Finnish private collection (1940s–1990s).

Estimation

480 - 600 €

Pendant in the shape of a hare. Ob River region, Y

322 - Pendant in the shape of a hare. Ob River region, Yugra, 5th–12th centuries AD. L 6 cm. Bronze pendant depicting a standing hare. Open Objet Database (OBJET.art) No. HEYZ89 (https://objet.art/subscriptions/66df007fe5f9ab725c30f561). – Image: OBJET.art. Gray patina, minor losses. Provenance: From the Belgian art market; formerly in a Finnish private collection (1990s–2015); formerly in a Finnish private collection (1940s–1990s). Herodotus’ account that the Scythians were carried away by

Estimation

480 - 600 €

Handle with a hare. Ob River region, Yugra, 10th–1

323 - Handle with a hare. Ob River region, Yugra, 10th–12th centuries AD. L 12.5 cm. Bronze. Handle decorated with diamond patterns and dot motifs, crowned by a seated hare. The hare’s neck and back are highlighted with dots. Open Objet Database (OBJET.art) No. NU47B3 (https://objet.art/subscriptions/66defedbe5f9ab725c309d28). - Image: OBJET.art. Green patina, intact. Provenance: From the Belgian art market; formerly in a Finnish private collection (1990s–2015); formerly in a Finnish private col

Estimation

960 - 1 200 €

Bird figurine. Ob River region, Yugra, 5th–12th ce

324 - Bird figurine. Ob River region, Yugra, 5th–12th centuries AD. H 11 cm. Bronze figurine of a bird (eagle or falcon) with outstretched wings; the breastbone is prominently sculpted. With a hanging loop on the back. Open Objet Database (OBJET.art) No. DQFT2B (https://objet.art/subscriptions/66defd00e5f9ab725c3034e7). – Image: OBJET.art. Dark green patina, intact. Provenance: From the Belgian art market; formerly in a Finnish private collection (1990s–2015); formerly in a Finnish private colle

Estimation

960 - 1 200 €

Zoomorphic object. Western Siberia, 6th–11th centu

325 - Zoomorphic object. Western Siberia, 6th–11th centuries CE. L 13 cm. Bronze decorative element in the form of a stylized predator, perhaps a bear. Two double zigzag lines extend from the neck to the back, which is accented with dots; the front and hind legs are suggested in the lower part of the band of dots, and the tip of the tail is marked with horizontal lines. Open Objet Database (OBJET.art) No. 97NSUZ (https://objet.art/subscriptions/66df016ae5f9ab725c31244b). – Image: OBJET.art. Dark p

Estimation

480 - 600 €

Crown with an ornithomorphic motif. Western Siberi

326 - Crown with an ornithomorphic motif. Western Siberia, 5th–12th centuries CE. H 19 cm. The finial is made of cast, lead-containing bronze with a curved upper section whose ornamentation is reminiscent of stylized birds. Open Objet Database (OBJET.art) No. BFYHSH (https://objet.art/subscriptions/66deff48e5f9ab725c30b476). – Image: OBJET.art. Gray patina, some verdigris, intact. Provenance: From the Belgian art market; formerly in a Finnish private collection (1990s–2015); formerly in a Finnis

Estimation

1 440 - 1 800 €

Bangle with bear motif. Ob River region, Yugra, 10

327 - Bangle with bear motif. Ob River region, Yugra, 10th–12th centuries A.D. L 7 cm. Bronze bangle with geometric decorative bands that end on both sides at the front of a bear, which has placed its paws next to its head. Open Objet Database (OBJET.art) No. 3GGWS1 (https://objet.art/subscriptions/66deffa7e5f9ab725c30c7f9). – Image: OBJET.art. Gray patina, intact. Provenance: From the Belgian art market; formerly in a Finnish private collection (1990s–2015); formerly in a Finnish private collec

Estimation

768 - 960 €

Female leg idol. Balkans, Gumelnita culture, ca. 4

328 - Female leg idol. Balkans, Gumelnita culture, ca. 4500 B.C. H 6.5 cm. Very flat female idol with a stylized body and a rectangular head. The pubic triangle and the legs are indicated by incisions and indented dots. There are drill holes on the head and the stubby arms. The mouth is indicated by a incised line. Traces of sinter remain; the figure is intact. Provenance: formerly in the collection of J.R. & V.P., Netherlands; formerly in the Stark Collection, 1950s–1960s.

Estimation

960 - 1 200 €

Small Vinca figurine. Balkans, 5400–4600 B.C. Heig

329 - Small Vinca figurine. Balkans, 5400–4600 B.C. Height: 6 cm. Beige clay with incised decoration. Standing figure with a columnar body and stump-like arms, clad in a close-fitting garment. The face is schematically rendered with an accentuated nose. Two drill holes in the arms for attaching additional jewelry. The figure is decorated with geometric incised patterns. Traces of sinter; slightly chipped at the edges. Provenance: Formerly in the collection of J.R. & V.P., Netherlands; formerly i

Estimation

800 - 1 000 €

Spatula. Western Europe, Rhône region. Early Middl

330 - Spatula. Western Europe, Rhône region. Early Middle Bronze Age, ca. 1700–1400 B.C. Bronze. L 30.5 cm. A slender, elegant object of unknown function. The shaft, which is edged with raised bands, thickens slightly in the middle, where the bands curve outward in an elegant arc, creating a central ridge between them. The bowl is elongated and teardrop-shaped with a flat central ridge. Precise craftsmanship! Published multiple times! With French export license (copy)! Beautiful green and reddish

Estimation

2 400 - 3 000 €

Pair of bronze spiral-plate brooches. Early Hallst

331 - Pair of bronze spiral-plate brooches. Early Hallstatt period, southeastern Central Europe, ca. 1000–800 BCE. L 18–19.5 cm. An extremely decorative pair of bronze brooches connected by three eyelet chains. The bar features two figure-eight loops at each end and is adorned with incised grooved decoration. The base of the brooch ends in a large spiral (7 cm in diameter each). A ring is threaded through the top spiral of each brooch, to which the eyelet chains are attached, as well as a shield-l

Estimation

3 600 - 4 500 €

Bronze spiral brooch with pendants. Europe, Bronze

332 - Bronze spiral brooch with pendants. Europe, Bronze Age, ca. 1100–1000 BCE. L 14.5 cm. Made of thin bronze wire in a spiral design. A round spiral on the pin holder. The bow consists of wire bent into a total of seven pairs of loops. Dagger-shaped pendants are attached to six of the loops. Green patina, intact. Provenance: Formerly in the private collection of D.M., Bavaria, since before 1998.

Estimation

640 - 800 €

Pair of bronze bow-shaped brooches. Etruscan, late

333 - Pair of bronze bow-shaped brooches. Etruscan, late 7th–early 6th century B.C. L 18.5–19.5 cm. Solid cast bronze. The solid bow consists of spheres that grow larger toward the center, separated and framed by sections of uniform width featuring raised grooves. The pin holder consists of a triangular bronze sheet, the edge of which is surrounded by a double, incised zigzag band. Exceptional pieces! Partially green patina; one pin holder is missing, one is slightly damaged, and one bow is slig

Estimation

1 600 - 2 000 €

Collection of snake brooches. Italic, Villanova cu

334 - Collection of snake brooches. Italic, Villanova culture, 9th–7th centuries B.C. Made of thick bronze wire with a round cross-section. The bow typically features two small curves, giving it a serpentine or “snake-like” profile. This type of brooch is also known as a serpentine brooch. a) L 20 cm. A tiny fragment of the pin holder is missing. b) L 15 cm. Intact. c) L 13 cm. A tiny fragment of the pin is missing. d) L 14 cm. Without a simple spiral in the arch, but with a kink and a thickened

Estimation

800 - 1 000 €

Collection of bronze Sanguisuga brooches. Italic,

335 - Collection of bronze Sanguisuga brooches. Italic, 8th–6th centuries B.C. Brooches featuring the characteristic clasp resembling a leech (from which “Sanguisuga” derives its name). Bronze with geometric incised decoration: a) L 12.5 cm. Open clasp at the bottom. Fragments of the clasp, the pin holder, and the pin are missing. b) L 8 cm. Open clasp at the bottom. Needle holder and needle missing; clasp slightly damaged. c) L 7 cm. Closed clasp. Intact. d) L 6.5 cm. Closed clasp. Needle missi

Estimation

640 - 800 €

Bronze bangle. Europe, Bronze Age, ca. 1300–800 BC

336 - Bronze bangle. Europe, Bronze Age, ca. 1300–800 BCE. Ø 12.5 cm. Solid cast. Solid bangle made from a round rod with open ends and geometric incised decoration. Attractive green patina, intact. Provenance: Formerly in the private collection of D.M., Bavaria, since before 1998.

Estimation

480 - 600 €

Bronze knotted ring. Picenum, first half of the 6t

337 - Bronze knotted ring. Picenum, first half of the 6th century B.C. Diameter 13.5 cm. Ring (thickness 1 cm) made of a bent round bar with six lens-shaped bulges between two relief rings. Beautiful green patina, intact. Provenance: formerly in the private collection of D.M., Bavaria, since before 1998. Cf. The Picenes: A People of Europe. Exhibition catalog, Frankfurt am Main 2000, p. 265, no. 540.

Estimation

800 - 1 000 €

Bronze cauldron. Hallstatt period, ca. 7th–6th cen

338 - Bronze cauldron. Hallstatt period, ca. 7th–6th centuries B.C.? H 29.5 cm, ø 30 cm. Hemispherical cauldron with embossed knobs. Two vertical, round rod handles are riveted below the rim. Includes a copy of the invoice! Green patina, tiny chip, otherwise intact. Traces of gilding. Provenance: Formerly the collection of R.P., Germany. Formerly Gorny & Mosch Auction 163, 2007, Lot 656.

Estimation

800 - 1 000 €

Iron dagger with sheath. Celtic, 4th–3rd centuries

339 - Iron dagger with sheath. Celtic, 4th–3rd centuries B.C. Dagger length: 38 cm; sheath length: 26.5 cm. Lancet-shaped blade with a central ridge and a cast-on hilt, which was originally covered with another material. Sheath with two tapered ridges on each side, ending in a pommel. Signs of corrosion; tiny missing fragments along the upper edge of the sheath; missing fragments on the handle and blade of the dagger. Provenance: Formerly in the collection of J.R. & V.P., Netherlands. Acquired f

Estimation

800 - 1 000 €

Collection of Stone Age artifacts from Western Eur

341 - Collection of Stone Age artifacts from Western Europe. Five Paleolithic Acheulean hand axes: a) 11.2 cm. White quartzite. b) 9.9 cm. Gray flint. c) 9.2 cm. Gray to greenish-brown flint. d) 9.2 cm. Light gray flint. e) 7.1 cm. Gray flint. Additionally, f) a Mesolithic hand axe of the Micoquian culture. 15.9 cm. Greenish-brown flint. A g) Mesolithic scraper from the Mousterian culture. 9.3 cm. Light gray flint. From the Neolithic period, h) an axe. 14.9 cm. Light brown, slightly yellowish flint. A

Estimation

960 - 1 200 €

Two large Neolithic stone axes from Western Europe

342 - Two large Neolithic stone axes from Western Europe. ca. 6000–3000 BCE. L 24.6 and 29.6 cm. Greenish epidiorite. 2 pieces! Intact except for tiny chips on the narrow end. Provenance: Formerly Gorny & Mosch Auction 319, 2026, Lot 586; formerly the private collection of François Poupon, France, before 1980.

Estimation

800 - 1 000 €

Sandstone block with Copper Age and medieval decor

343 - Sandstone block with Copper Age and medieval decoration. L 74.2 cm, W 26.4 cm. Red Rhenish sandstone. On the original front face, there is a Copper Age engraving in the shape of a spearhead, likely dating from the 3rd millennium BCE. The stone block appears to have been used in a building structure—possibly as late as Roman times or the Middle Ages—and was carved in relief on another side. Wavy lines and fish tails are still visible. At some point, the stone was Christianized with an incised

Estimation

1 600 - 2 000 €

Part of a Christian amulet made of embossed gold.

344 - Part of a Christian amulet made of embossed gold. Roman, second third of the 4th century A.D. 2.56 g, preserved width 3.9 cm. Round medallion depicting scenes from the Old and New Testaments in several registers. Top left: the raising of Lazarus; in the center, Christ carrying a lamb; and on the right, a boy in a praying posture. In the second register, on the left: Noah in the ark; followed to the right by the three youths in the fiery furnace and the casting of Jonah into the sea, including th

Estimation

9 600 - 12 000 €

Chalice bowl. 10th–11th century A.D. Diameter 14.5

345 - Chalice bowl. 10th–11th century A.D. Diameter 14.5 cm, height 13 cm. Bronze with a tin-plated surface. Domed bowl. Engraved decoration on the exterior: The busts of the four Evangelists with their names inscribed, and below the rim the inscription +ΠΙΕΤΕ ΕΞ ΑΥΤΟΥ ΠΑΝΤΕΣ ΤΟΥΤΟ ΕΣΤΗΝ ΤΟ ΕΜΑ ΜΟΥ ΤΟ ΤΙΣΚΕΝΗΣ ΔΗΑΘΗΚΙΣ Τ (sic!). Cf. Matthew 26:28: “Drink from it, all of you; this is my blood, the blood of the covenant, which is poured out for

Estimation

3 200 - 4 000 €

Coptic fabric depicting an adorant. North Africa,

346 - Coptic fabric depicting an adorant. North Africa, 4th–5th centuries CE. H 55 cm, framed 46 x 66.5 cm. Fragment of a wool tapestry. Standing, beardless figure wearing a vertically striped robe with his right arm raised. Includes a copy of the inventory card from the Hollander-Barzilai Collection. Fragmentary, framed. Provenance: From the Hollander-Barzilai Collection, Brussels (since 2004). Acquired from Marc Withofs in 1998.

Estimation

4 000 - 5 000 €

St. Nicholas the Wonderworker with a magnificent s

347 - St. Nicholas the Wonderworker with a magnificent silver-enamel setting. Russia, Moscow, 1908–1913. Setting likely from the workshop of Ivan Filippovich Tarabrov. H 31 � W 26 cm. Egg tempera over a chalk ground on wood, partially gilded. Richly crafted silver setting, 84 zolotniki (875/1000), embossed, chased, engraved, and partially gilded. Polychrome enamel decoration, particularly using the cloisonné technique. Moscow kokoshnik hallmark and fineness mark “84,” as well as the master’

Estimation

800 - 1 000 €

An extraordinary, monumental icon depicting Christ

348 - An extraordinary, monumental icon depicting Christ’s Descent into Hell (Anastasis). Northern Russia, 17th–18th centuries. Height 75 cm, width 67 cm. Tempera on a chalk ground over a multi-panel wooden board. A large-scale, multi-figure depiction of Christ’s Descent into Hell (Anastasis). In the center, Christ stands within a large, radiant mandorla upon the shattered gates of Hades. With his right hand, he grasps Adam and leads him out of the underworld; behind Adam is the assembly of Old

Estimation

720 - 900 €

Exquisite miniature iconostasis depicting the Pass

349 - Exquisite miniature iconostasis depicting the Passion, the Deesis, and the Feast Cycle. Central Russia, Old Believer workshop, 18th–19th centuries. H 53.3 cm, W 44 cm. Mixed tempera technique on primed wooden panel with kowtscheg. Original silver leaf ground with gold lacquer. Iconostasis executed in the finest miniature painting style, featuring an extensive program of scenes from the history of salvation across six registers. At the top, five architecturally framed scenes from the Passion of

Estimation

640 - 800 €

A very fine festive icon featuring detailed miniat

350 - A very fine festive icon featuring detailed miniature painting depicting the Resurrection and the Descent into Hell of Christ, as well as 16 major feasts. Russia, late 18th–early 19th century. H 31 cm; W 26.5 cm. Tempera on a chalk ground on wood, with a gold ground. Two sponki on the back. Kovcheg. A particularly high-quality feast-day icon featuring exceptionally fine, highly detailed miniature painting. Despite the small format, the figures, faces, vestments, architecture, and landscapes ar

Estimation

480 - 600 €

Iznik plate. Ottoman, ca. 1600 AD. Ø 30 cm. Cerami

351 - Iznik plate. Ottoman, ca. 1600 AD. Ø 30 cm. Ceramic painted in cobalt blue, red, and green, with black outlines. A saz leaf flanked by a bouquet of peonies, tulips, and roses; the rim of the plate is painted with a black wavy lattice pattern, and the reverse side is painted with alternating leaf and flower motifs. Tiny chips; the foot ring has been pierced for hanging. Provenance: Formerly in the collection of M. S., southern Germany since before 2016.

Estimation

2 000 - 2 500 €

Two bowls. Nishapur, ca. 10th century CE. Two cera

352 - Two bowls. Nishapur, ca. 10th century CE. Two ceramic pieces painted with multicolored glaze. a) H 7 cm, ø 15 cm. Decorated with floral and geometric motifs. b) H 7 cm, ø 19 cm. Decorated with a hexagram; the panels feature stylized birds. 2 pieces! Minor chips on the rims. Provenance: Formerly from the R.P. Collection, Germany. Acquired prior to 2016; the larger piece is formerly from the Bumiller Collection.

Estimation

640 - 800 €

Bowl engraved with deer. Safavid, 12th–13th centur

353 - Bowl engraved with deer. Safavid, 12th–13th centuries A.D. H 6 cm, ø 15 cm. Bronze bowl with an engraved interior. In the center is a medallion framed by a braided band, depicting a female doe nursing her fawn. Along the inner rim is a frieze featuring leaping male and female does and stags with magnificent antlers. A strong, bearded man, wearing deer skins around his waist, is subduing a male roe deer with a rope he has looped around its neck; a man wearing a loincloth is carrying a hunted s

Estimation

640 - 800 €

Large cauldron with handle plates. Islamic, ca. 13

354 - Large cauldron with handle plates. Islamic, ca. 13th century A.D. H 19 cm, ø 50 cm. Heavy bronze cauldron resting on three feet. The rim transitions into handle plates at four points, two of which are fitted with large handles. A beautiful example of Islamic metalwork! A small chip on one handle plate; traces of corrosion and rust on the outer wall. Provenance: Formerly from the R.P. Collection, Germany. Acquired before 2000.

Estimation

1 600 - 2 000 €

Pectoral depicting a stylized man and his alter eg

355 - Pectoral depicting a stylized man and his alter ego. Sinú / Darién, ca. 500–1000 CE. H 14.5 cm, W 15.5 cm, 187 g. Golden pectoral in the form of a highly stylized, nude man wearing a nose disc and ear coils, with slit-shaped eyes and mouth, placing both hands on his lower abdomen. A small alter ego stands between the curved extensions of the headdress. On the reverse, behind the face, there is an eyelet for hanging. See the illustrations of this type of object in Ana Maria Falchetti, *El Oro

Estimation

28 000 - 35 000 €

Ceremonial tweezers. Malagana / Calima, ca. 200 B.

356 - Ceremonial tweezers. Malagana / Calima, ca. 200 B.C. – 200 A.D. H 17.5 cm, W 11 cm, 217 g. Decorated on both sides with identical anthropozoomorphic faces featuring mustaches and striking smiles. The curved sides of the faces appear to represent the claws of a crab, thus symbolizing the function of a pair of tweezers. See similar objects in Luz Miriam Toro, El tesoro de El Bolo, Enereo 31 (1996), p. 45 (copy enclosed); Los tresoros de los senores de Malagana (1996), p. 43, fig. 70 (copy

Estimation

24 000 - 30 000 €

Caiman. Quimbaya, 1200–1500 CE. A rare, well-prese

357 - Caiman. Quimbaya, 1200–1500 CE. A rare, well-preserved example of pre-Columbian metalwork! L 13.5 cm, 78 g. Tumbaga (an alloy of gold and copper), cast using the lost-wax method. Figure of a caiman with four attached legs; the body is openwork, with the scales on its back designed as a braided band that ends at the head in two counter-rotating spirals. The wide mouth with pointed teeth is edged by a braided band, and the details of the head are finely worked. With casting core analysis dated

Estimation

3 200 - 4 000 €

Bronze warrior. Moche, Loma Negra, ca. 300–100 B.C

358 - Bronze warrior. Moche, Loma Negra, ca. 300–100 B.C. H 16.5 cm. Figure made of embossed bronze sheet metal. Standing warrior holding a spear in his raised right hand and a round shield in his left. He wears a helmet with a large, crescent-shaped decorative disc; the eyes and pupils are inlaid with shells. Includes a copy of the invoice! Green patina, missing fragments, left arm and legs reattached, sinter deposits, with Plexiglas stand. Provenance: Formerly in the collection of M. B., Germany

Estimation

960 - 1 200 €

Idol. Olmec, Middle Preclassic, ca. 900–400 B.C. H

359 - Idol. Olmec, Middle Preclassic, ca. 900–400 B.C. H 41 cm, W 15 cm. Calcite with traces of red paint. Depiction of the goddess of spring and death (known as “Xipe” in Nahua). The eyes are reduced to slits, with the pupils indicated by drill holes; the full lips are slightly parted. The lips were once painted red with iron oxide (traces of which are still visible) to symbolize the blood or sap intended to bring forth new life. The arms are positioned on the abdomen, a sign of tranquility and

Estimation

7 600 - 9 500 €

Large "Reina." Jama Coaque, ca. 500 BCE – 500 CE.

360 - Large "Reina." Jama Coaque, ca. 500 BCE – 500 CE. H 49.5 cm. Gray clay with a beige glaze, painted in black, turquoise, and ochre yellow. A standing woman wearing a magnificent headdress, earrings, and bracelets, as well as a form-fitting skirt that leaves her chest exposed. Her headdress is divided by three diagonal lines; her eyes are almond-shaped, and her mouth is slightly open. Her arms are adorned with incised geometric tattoos, and her palms face the viewer. This exceptionally large fig

Estimation

4 000 - 5 000 €

"Reina." Jama Coaque, ca. 500 BCE – 500 CE. Height

361 - "Reina." Jama Coaque, ca. 500 BCE – 500 CE. Height: 32 cm. Gray clay with a beige glaze, painted in turquoise and ochre yellow. Standing woman wearing a magnificent headdress with a two-part top piece, earrings, a nose ring, and a chin ornament, as well as multi-layered necklaces and bracelets. The form-fitting skirt leaves her chest exposed, her palms facing the viewer. The left forearm is broken and has been reattached. Provenance: Formerly in the R.K. Collection, North Rhine-Westphalia; acq

Estimation

1 600 - 2 000 €

Great Dignitary. Moche, ca. 500 CE. H 43 cm. Clay

362 - Great Dignitary. Moche, ca. 500 CE. H 43 cm. Clay with an orange-brown glaze and remnants of cream-colored and black paint. Standing man wearing a cap, ear coils, and a necklace with ten leaf-shaped pendants. His impressively modeled face radiates calm and wisdom; both hands rest on his abdomen. One of the largest Moche ceramics! With a TL report by Ralf Kotalla, 1991! Intact. Provenance: Formerly in the collection of R.K., North Rhine-Westphalia; acquired by David Bernstein in May 1991; forme

Estimation

3 200 - 4 000 €

Seated Couple. Zacateca, ca. 100 CE. Fired clay wi

363 - Seated Couple. Zacateca, ca. 100 CE. Fired clay with a glossy red and ochre engobe, painted in black and cream. a) Seated woman. H 34.5 cm. She wears imposing ear coils; her eyes and mouth are depicted as circular openings, and her eyebrows are accentuated. Her hands are placed on her hips, and her breasts are prominently highlighted. Her body is extensively decorated with zigzag and linear patterns. b) Seated man. H 38 cm. He has placed a drum between his knees, on which he rests both hands. Th

Estimation

4 800 - 6 000 €

Musician. Jama Coaque, ca. 500 B.C. – 500 A.D. H 3

364 - Musician. Jama Coaque, ca. 500 B.C. – 500 A.D. H 39 cm, W 25 cm. Fired clay with black speckles. A musician with almond-shaped eyes and a pointed nose, holding a pan flute in front of his body with both hands. He wears a headdress adorned with magnificent feathers on top and at the sides, as well as five downward-facing birds at the front. He also wears a large nose ring and a wide chin ornament. A similar sculpture is housed in the Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino (https://instagram.com/p/D

Estimation

4 000 - 5 000 €

Anthropomorphic figure. Jama Coaque, ca. 500 B.C.

365 - Anthropomorphic figure. Jama Coaque, ca. 500 B.C. – 500 A.D. H 24 cm, L 15 cm. Fired clay. A standing figure with ape-like facial features, thick legs, and a tail, raising its right arm. It wears a magnificent headdress, a robe decorated with circular patterns, and several rings around its arms, legs, and waist. Fragments are missing from the right hand, the back, the side of the headdress, and the rings. Provenance: Formerly in the collection of R.K., North Rhine-Westphalia; acquired in 1992

Estimation

1 120 - 1 400 €

Seated Man. Quimbaya, ca. 1000–1500 CE. H 30 cm, W

366 - Seated Man. Quimbaya, ca. 1000–1500 CE. H 30 cm, W 23 cm. Clay with a reddish glaze and traces of black paint. Figure of a seated, nude man with his legs bent. The rectangular head has six perforations at the top; the chest is also pierced at the nipples. The eyes and mouth are slit-shaped; on his arms and legs, he wears several bracelets engraved with dot and line patterns. See the comparable piece at Sotheby’s Art of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas, May 10–23, 2023, Lot 46. Intact. Pro

Estimation

2 400 - 3 000 €

Woman with ear coils. Chorrera, ca. 800–400 B.C. H

367 - Woman with ear coils. Chorrera, ca. 800–400 B.C. H 22 cm. Fired clay with a reddish-brown glaze. Standing nude woman with sculpturally emphasized reddish-brown hair, almond-shaped eyes, and short, stubby arms and legs. She wears large ear coils and a neck ring. The breasts and buttocks are prominently modeled. Intact. Provenance: Formerly in the collection of R.K., North Rhine-Westphalia; acquired in April 1992 from Flor Itriago.

Estimation

560 - 700 €

Basalt head. Chiriquí, Costa Rica, ca. 1000–1500 C

368 - Basalt head. Chiriquí, Costa Rica, ca. 1000–1500 CE. H 13.5 cm. Head of a man with closed eyes, a large nose, and a protruding chin, wearing a tight-fitting cap. See also the heads in the Musée des Amériques, Auch, no. 008.05.028; Michael C. Carlos Museum, no. 1991.004.042. Intact, mounted on a Plexiglas base. Provenance: Formerly in the collection of M.S., Munich, since before 1960. This sculpture depicts a trophy head. During acts of war, defeated enemies were beheaded and their heads dis

Estimation

400 - 500 €

Frog. Nicoya, ca. 1000–1500 CE. H 11 cm. Black vol

369 - Frog. Nicoya, ca. 1000–1500 CE. H 11 cm. Black volcanic rock. Figure of a seated frog attentively craning its head upward. Intact. Provenance: Formerly in the collection of Siegfried Beumer, Germany, before 1960. In pre-Columbian cultures, frogs were associated with rain and fertility. They were popular offerings to the rain god Tlaloc.

Estimation

800 - 1 000 €

Stone scepter. Venezuela, ca. 200–900 CE. Andesite

370 - Stone scepter. Venezuela, ca. 200–900 CE. Andesite. L 51 cm. Several large chips in various places; includes a metal stand. Provenance: From the Belgian art market; acquired in 2013 from Galerie 1492. From a Danish private collection, prior to 1970.

Estimation

800 - 1 000 €

Figurative vessel. Moche, ca. 1–200 CE. H 15 cm. T

371 - Figurative vessel. Moche, ca. 1–200 CE. H 15 cm. Terracotta with black engobe. The vessel is shaped like a man sitting cross-legged, with his hands resting on his knees and his mouth wide open. He wears a hemispherical cap, the tip of which is decorated with an incised zigzag pattern. His eyes are almond-shaped, with crow’s feet at the corners. His long hair falls down his neck. The earlobes and nose are pierced—separately crafted pieces of jewelry were once attached there. See Christie’

Estimation

1 600 - 2 000 €

Seated man. Moche, ca. 200–500 CE. H 24 cm. Fired

372 - Seated man. Moche, ca. 200–500 CE. H 24 cm. Fired clay with reddish-brown, brown, and beige paint. Stirrup vessel in the shape of a seated man. He has his hands resting on his knees and is baring his teeth; his eyelids are heavy. His long-sleeved robe also covers his head, and he is wearing a cap. There are chips in places, especially on the back. Provenance: Formerly from the Wolfarth Collection, Bonn; in the collection since 2011.

Estimation

640 - 800 €

Shaman with snakes. Chimú, ca. 1300 AD. H 33.5 cm.

373 - Shaman with snakes. Chimú, ca. 1300 AD. H 33.5 cm. Fired clay with a black glaze. A bulbous vessel in the shape of a shaman whose long hair falls down his neck. He wears a tall headdress whose two side flaps end in cat heads with forked tongues. Two snakes, each with a cat’s head at both ends, coil around the four protruding shoulder ridges. With TL certificate! Intact. Provenance: Formerly from the Nölke Collection, Bielefeld, before 1986.

Estimation

1 440 - 1 800 €

Crowned figure holding a cup. Chancay, ca. 1400 AD

374 - Crowned figure holding a cup. Chancay, ca. 1400 AD. H 26.5 cm. Gray clay with black painting. Handled vessel in the shape of a seated man wearing a crown divided by vertical battlements, large ear coils, and a wide ruff with dot decoration. He holds a kero beaker in his hands. A figure made from the same mold is housed in the Israel Museum, no. B08.1181 (“Crowned figure holding a kero beaker”). With TL certificate! Tiny chips. Provenance: Formerly from the Renecken Collection, Karlsruhe, 1

Estimation

640 - 800 €

Vessel in the shape of a dog. Chancay, ca. 1000–14

375 - Vessel in the shape of a dog. Chancay, ca. 1000–1460 CE. H 19 cm, L 28 cm. Reddish clay with a beige slip and black painting. Vessel in the shape of a dog with bared teeth and a stubby tail; the eyes are accentuated by black rings. The rim is painted with geometric decoration. Intact. Provenance: Formerly in the collection of R.K., North Rhine-Westphalia; acquired in 1996 from Jimmy Belilty.

Estimation

560 - 700 €

Anthropomorphic vessel. Tocuyano, ca. 200–800 CE.

376 - Anthropomorphic vessel. Tocuyano, ca. 200–800 CE. H 18.5 cm. Gray clay. Vessel standing on three feet in the shape of a man with a fierce expression. The abdomen is accentuated by circular decoration; the ears are pierced. Three bands decorated with recessed dots run across the shoulders and along the back. Intact. Provenance: Formerly in the R.K. Collection, North Rhine-Westphalia; acquired in April 2000.

Estimation

560 - 700 €

Vessel depicting a woman and demons. Nazca, ca. 20

377 - Vessel depicting a woman and demons. Nazca, ca. 200–600 CE. H 22 cm. Fired clay with polychrome painting. A vessel with loop handles in the shape of a woman with long hair, resting her hands on her stomach. Two panels of fabric cross above her head. The back is painted with a demon (anthropomorphic mythical being) wearing a radial headdress made of snakes. He holds two spirit beings in his claws, whose outlines are formed by snakes. Handle broken off. Provenance: Formerly in the Wolfarth Colle

Estimation

640 - 800 €

Vessel depicting a bird and a fish. Nazca, ca. 200

378 - Vessel depicting a bird and a fish. Nazca, ca. 200–600 CE. H 17 cm. Fired clay with polychrome painting. Stirrup-shaped vessel in the form of an ibis that has impaled a fish on its long, curved beak. Its folded black wings cross at the bottom; the bird’s legs, stretched backward, are painted on the underside of the vessel. The front section features its breast plumage, composed of numerous red and black feathers. The paint is slightly worn in places. Provenance: Formerly from the Wolfarth Co

Estimation

640 - 800 €

Bird-shaped vessel. Nazca, ca. 200–600 CE. H 15 cm

379 - Bird-shaped vessel. Nazca, ca. 200–600 CE. H 15 cm, L 21 cm. Fired clay with polychrome painting. Vessel in the shape of a quail, whose black plumage features white accents on the wings and tail. The spout is decorated with a geometric pattern. Comes with a TL certificate! Intact. Provenance: Formerly from the Wolfarth Collection, Bonn, since 2011.

Estimation

640 - 800 €

Sea Snail Vessel. Nazca, ca. 200–600 CE. H 11 cm,

380 - Sea Snail Vessel. Nazca, ca. 200–600 CE. H 11 cm, L 22 cm. Fired clay with polychrome painting. Vessel with bridge-style handles in the shape of a sea snail wrapped in a net, upon which lies a fisherman clad only in a loincloth. The paint is worn in places; there are small chips on the spout. Provenance: Formerly from the Wolfarth Collection, Bonn, since 2011.

Estimation

640 - 800 €

Vessel depicting a long-haired creature. Moche V,

381 - Vessel depicting a long-haired creature. Moche V, ca. 600–800 CE. H 22 cm, L 20 cm. Fired clay with a reddish-brown glaze and white painting. Stirrup-shaped vessel with a mythological creature seated atop it: Its body is covered in long, white fur. It has pointed ears; its mouth is open, and its forked tongue is protruding. The wall is painted with seven circular ornaments resembling stylized suns. Comes with a TL certificate of authenticity! Broken on the back with a small chip; flaking in

Estimation

640 - 800 €

Stirrup-shaped vessel with a snake. Moche, ca. 200

382 - Stirrup-shaped vessel with a snake. Moche, ca. 200–500 CE. H 19 cm. Fired clay with a reddish-brown glaze and beige painting. Stirrup-shaped vessel whose front side is decorated with a coiled snake. Intact. Provenance: Formerly in the Wolfarth Collection, Bonn; since 2011.

Estimation

640 - 800 €

Stirrup-shaped vessel. Moche, ca. 200–500 CE. H 17

383 - Stirrup-shaped vessel. Moche, ca. 200–500 CE. H 17 cm. Fired clay with a beige glaze and black painting. The unusual decoration resembles a wave pattern. However, given the painted dot motif, it could also depict a jellyfish resting on the body of the vessel. Intact. Provenance: Formerly in the Wolfarth Collection, Bonn; since 2011.

Estimation

640 - 800 €

Vessel depicting warriors. Moche, ca. 800 CE. Heig

384 - Vessel depicting warriors. Moche, ca. 800 CE. Height: 25 cm. Fired clay painted in ochre and reddish brown. Stirrup-shaped vessel whose sides are painted with four warriors striding to the right. They wear conical helmets with crescent-shaped finials; in their right hands they hold maces, and in their left, round shields. A painted hummingbird is depicted on the upper rim. See Worcester Art Museum, No. 1929.73. With TL report! Chips on the rim. Provenance: Formerly from the collection of Hans

Estimation

1 200 - 1 500 €

Bowl with a jaguar. Maya, Late Classic Period, ca.

385 - Bowl with a jaguar. Maya, Late Classic Period, ca. 800 AD. Ø 26.5 cm, H 6 cm. Fired clay with painting in shades of beige, brown, and red. At the center of a varied geometric design consisting of lines, circles, and staircase patterns is a stylized jaguar seated facing left. Comes with a TL certificate! Minor chips on the rim. Provenance: Formerly from the Schwarzmann Collection, Germany, 1987.

Estimation

1 200 - 1 500 €

Painted vessel. Maya, Postclassic Period, ca. 1200

386 - Painted vessel. Maya, Postclassic Period, ca. 1200 CE. Diameter 13.5 cm, height 8 cm. Fired clay with paint in ochre, reddish-brown, and black. A bulbous vessel, along the lower wall of which three dignitaries are depicted sitting cross-legged to the right, wearing feather headdresses. Comes with a TL certificate of authenticity! Tiny chips. Provenance: Formerly from the Schwarzmann Collection, Germany, 1987.

Estimation

480 - 600 €

Painted cup. Nazca, ca. 700 CE. H 15 cm, ø 9 cm. F

387 - Painted cup. Nazca, ca. 700 CE. H 15 cm, ø 9 cm. Fired clay with painting in reddish-brown, orange, black, and beige. Decorated with geometric motifs depicting stylized animal heads. Comes with a TL certificate of authenticity! Some of the paint has chipped off. Provenance: Formerly from the Verlemann-Müller Collection, Germany, 1980.

Estimation

560 - 700 €

Zoomorphic vessel. Vicus, ca. 200–600 CE. H 19.5 c

388 - Zoomorphic vessel. Vicus, ca. 200–600 CE. H 19.5 cm, L 19 cm. Reddish clay with a reddish-brown glaze. Spherical whistle-shaped vessel in the form of a feline creature with hollowed-out eyes and five distinctive protrusions beneath the muzzle. Behind each ear are four holes through which the sound escapes when air is blown into the vessel. The rim is broken off. Provenance: Formerly in the collection of Hans von Appen, Germany, 1968.

Estimation

960 - 1 200 €

Exceptionally large polychrome court lady (“Fat La

389 - Exceptionally large polychrome court lady (“Fat Lady”) holding a vessel. China, Tang Dynasty, 618–907 CE. Height approx. 68 cm, width approx. 28.5 cm. Terracotta with polychrome paint. An exceptionally large and high-quality example of the characteristic type known as the “Fat Ladies” of the Tang period. A standing court lady in a long, high-waisted robe with voluminous sleeves and a color-contrasting chest area. She holds a small round vessel in front of her body; one hand is clearly

Estimation

19 200 - 24 000 €

Larger-than-life head of a Dvarapala guardian. Sou

390 - Larger-than-life head of a Dvarapala guardian. Southeast Asia, Khmer, Bakheng period, 10th century. Height approx. 48 cm; 58 cm with base. Fine- to medium-grained sandstone. Modern pedestal. A finely crafted head of a Dvarapala with a calm, introspective expression and the characteristic “Angkorian smile.” The closed eyes with slightly lowered eyelids, the harmoniously proportioned mouth, and the sculpturally modeled lips lend the face a contemplative dignity typical of the early Bakheng sty

Estimation

12 000 - 15 000 €

Gandhara relief: Garuda battling the Nagas. Gandha

391 - Gandhara relief: Garuda battling the Nagas. Gandhara, ca. 2nd century CE. H 29 cm, W 34 cm, D ca. 15 cm. Gray slate. Deeply carved high relief. At the center stands the mighty Garuda with outstretched wings, surrounded by five anthropomorphic nagas. Three of the figures confront him, armed; two others are depicted subdued on the oval base. A dynamic, highly three-dimensional composition featuring deeply carved figures and finely detailed drapery. Includes the Sotheby’s catalog! Includes an e

Estimation

5 600 - 7 000 €

Ornamental figure of a stylized bird. India, circa

392 - Ornamental figure of a stylized bird. India, circa 1700. H 13.8 cm, W 15 cm. Bronze, cast and engraved, with a brown-gold patina. A fully three-dimensional depiction of an upright bird with a strongly curved neck and a long beak. In its beak, it holds a hanging garland formed of flowers and buds. The body features densely engraved plumage arranged in a scale-like pattern; the wings, positioned at the sides, are three-dimensionally emphasized and ornamentally contoured. Particularly elaborately c

Estimation

1 280 - 1 600 €

Large, three-part Shiva linga made of sandstone. T

393 - Large, three-part Shiva linga made of sandstone. Thailand, Khmer-influenced artistic tradition, likely from the Angkor period, ca. 10th–13th centuries. H 67 cm, W 22 cm, D 22 cm. Sandstone. A massive, monumental linga made of beige-brown sandstone with a characteristic three-part structure. An octagonal central section rises above a square base, surmounted by a cylindrical shaft with a dome-shaped, rounded top. Chipping and spalling, particularly on the edges and corners of the square base. Is

Estimation

800 - 1 000 €

Zoomorphic vessel in the shape of an elephant. Gan

394 - Zoomorphic vessel in the shape of an elephant. Gandhara, Kushan period, probably 1st–3rd centuries CE. Height approx. 18 cm, length approx. 17.5 cm. Gray clay. Hollow-worked elephant standing on four sturdy legs. The massive head features a raised trunk and three-dimensional tusks. The eyes, forehead, and other parts of the head are decorated with incised circular and ring motifs. The ears, which hang down at the sides, and the decorative elements feature incised decoration. A sturdy, arched h

Estimation

600 - 750 €

Bull's-head hydria. Southeast Asia, 17th century.

395 - Bull's-head hydria. Southeast Asia, 17th century. H 8 cm, L 10 cm. Solid bronze casting with cold-work detailing. The cylindrical, open-topped body tapers into a bull’s head, which is adorned with decorative bands. Brown-green patina; small hole beneath the muzzle. Provenance: formerly in the private collection of D.M., Munich, since before 1998.

Estimation

1 200 - 1 500 €

Large Sawankhalok storage jug from the Lena Shoal

396 - Large Sawankhalok storage jug from the Lena Shoal shipwreck. Thailand, Si Satchanalai, late 15th century. H 36.5 cm, diam. approx. 32 cm. Stoneware with an olive- to golden-brown glaze. Ovoid, bulbous body with a short neck and a strongly flaring rim. Four applied loop handles on the shoulder. The wall features deeply incised floral decoration consisting of large stylized flowers and curving leaf tendrils; the shoulder zone is divided by horizontal grooves. Characteristic stoneware from the kiln

Estimation

400 - 500 €

Four Asian sculpted heads. Gandhara, India, and So

397 - Four Asian sculpted heads. Gandhara, India, and Southeast Asia, probably 3rd–16th centuries CE. Height approx. 4.5–8.5 cm. Stucco or clay-stucco, stone, and copper alloy. Four fragmentary heads of varying origins and periods: the head of a male figure from the Gandharan cultural sphere with an elaborate hairstyle and remnants of polychrome paint, probably 3rd–5th centuries; a small Buddha head with tightly curled locks and elongated earlobes; from Southeast Asia, likely a Khmer head of a d

Estimation

400 - 500 €

Architectural fragment made of sandstone. India, p

398 - Architectural fragment made of sandstone. India, probably 9th–12th centuries. H 46 cm, W 20 cm. Sandstone. Architectural fragment depicting a female figure in a strongly twisted posture. Bare upper body with an exaggeratedly emphasized bust; one hand is placed on the chest. An undergarment is belted around the hips. The depiction follows the tradition of female Indian temple figures, possibly a Surasundari. The reverse side is roughly finished with distinct tool marks. On the reverse side and

Estimation

480 - 600 €

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