Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

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Antiquities

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 549		Cypro-Mycenaean Pottery, Large Polychrome Amphora, Pigments Well Preserved and in Near Choice Condition. Ancient Cyprus was at the crossroads of the world and the island went through periods of a variety of cultural influences. From 700-600 B.C. the consistent pottery style is on full display with this wonderful piece. A beautiful polychrome amphora decorated with bands of red and black paint, the pigments strikingly well preserved. Overall this piece is in outstanding condition. There is only a one inch area of restoration on the edge of the mouth expertly done, as well as two much smaller chips and a small chip to base. But the entire body is intact and unrestored. An exceptionally handsome piece for any level of collector. 14 x 11 x 11". Estimated Value $2,000 - 5,000 View details	Unsold
Lot 550		Ancient Judea Collection of Three Pieces from the Holy Land. 1.) Iron age terracotta jar ca. 930 BC with brown painted linear designs 3¼ x 4" and in fine condition with a small discrete repair. Original receipt and COA from J. Zadok & Sons, Jerusalem, 1976 with display stand. 2.) Late Roman (ca. 600 A.D.) terracotta juglet 3" tall. Original receipt and COA from J. Zadok & Sons, Jerusalem, 1976 with display stand. 3.) Roman Byzantine ancient oil lamp housed in a fitted well crafted olive wood box from forests in Jerusalem with an inscribed plaque made of copper from King Solomon's mines, the glass ring that holds the scroll explaining all the elements of the box is from Hebron and a large Byzantine coin is affixed to lid of box. Assembled by A. Klein Ltd., Jerusalem. A fine piece reaching back to the past in a smart presentation. Estimated Value $400 - 600 View details	Realized $550
Lot 551		Exceptional Ancient Egyptian Bronze Figure of Isis Nursing the Infant Horus with Inlaid Eyes, ca. 26th Dynasty, 664-525 B.C. Isis, the protectress, typifies the maternal virtues of the female. Horus was the son of Isis and Osiris wearing his hair in the lock of youth. The goddess is seated with her right hand on her left breast, her feet resting on a small angled footstool, wearing a tripartite wig, cobra headdress surmounted by horned solar disk. This outstanding quality bronze boasts a beautiful dark green and reddish brown patina with Isis still having almost all its original inlaid eyes (left missing a tiny fragment.) Her feet, hands and cobra headdress exhibit excellent detail. Free from repairs, only the left horn is missing its tip flanking the solar disk. Figure stands 7" tall and sits on a custom wooden stand. An immensely appealing antiquity. Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000 From tje Tareq Hani Collection. View details	Realized $3,125
Lot 552		Ancient Sasanian Large Clay Bullae with Mounted Rider Ca. 5th Century A.D. Rare clay bulla, originally attached to a document or merchant bundle. Seal is impressed with a mounted horse and rider with long beard, holding a spear, horse wearing protective armor. There are inscriptions and seal impressions encircling the rider. Seal is intact with no repairs. Estimated Value $600 - 1,000 View details	Unsold
Lot 553		Two (2) Pre-Columbian Nazca Polychrome Terracotta Bowls, Peru. Striking pair of pre-Columbian Nazca polychrome bowls. Larger bowl measures 3 x 6½ x 6½" and is decorated in simple designs of red and black paint with no cracks or repairs with only some tiny flake chips inside bowl. The smaller bowl, actually closer to a wide mouth cup, is in remarkable condition, with particularly fine decorations in red, rust, black and white colors. 2¾ x 4 x 4". Estimated Value $400 - 600 From a professor at the University of Arizona, in his possession for over 50 years. View details	Unsold
Lot 554		Two (2) Pre-Colombian Mayan, Polychrome Terracotta Bowls: Copador and Chalice Shaped Bowl. Two fine Pre-Columbian polychrome terracotta bowls. 1.) Copador bowl decorated with polychrome slip colors of black and red with two of four panels decorated with geometric designs. In choice condition, bowl measures 3 x 5 x 5" with rounded bottom likely from Honduras. No cracks, chips or repairs 2.) Pedestal bowl in polychrome slip colors in black and reds in concentric geometric designs throughout with three nodules on opposing sides for decoration. One contusion to mouth of bowl has been repaired decades past as well as a small repair along bottom of pedestal 4 x 5½ x 5½". Nevertheless a very handsome piece that displays nicely. Estimated Value $300 - 500 Private SOCAL Collection: Acquired 30 to 45 Years Ago From Mexico and Peru, Chalice Shaped Bowl from Estate of Ralph Steffens, Von Straus Fine Art Services. View details	Realized $188
Lot 555		Two (2) Pre-Colombian Mayan, Polychrome Terracotta Bowls: Impressive Orange & Black Painted, Ceremonial Tripod Bowl & Small Pot. Two (2) Pre-Columbian Mayan Lowlands, terracotta bowls of polychrome slip colors of orange, red and black 1) Painted and incised ceremonial tripod bowl, Mayan Lowlands with painted panels and zoomorphic symbols highlighted by incisions throughout surrounding the sides and continuing underneath the bowl between each of the three legs. The bowl was unearthed in fragments but now virtually intact after professional restoration decades ago. Restorer opted not to fill in cracks as commonly done on ancient Greek and Roman pottery. Interior is painted in red and black polychrome slip. Bowl displays beautifully even with the visible fissures and is a wonderful example from this period, 500-800 A.D. 3¼ x 9 x 9" 2.) Nicely paired with a terrific small pot with rounded bottom decorated in casual geometric designs in red and black colors. Pot is near fine with only very minor chips to neck. 4 x 3½ x 3½. Estimated Value $300 - 500 Private SOCAL Collection: Acquired 30 Years Ago From the Estate of Ralph Steffans, Von Strauss Fine Art Authentication Included. View details	Unsold
Lot 556		Late Roman, Superb High Karat Earrings, 4th-5th Century A.D. with Shield and Grape Clusters in Exceptional Condition. Dramatic pair of 22K (or higher) gold earrings from the 3rd Century A.D. in remarkable condition. One of the largest pair of ancient earrings in auction, Each earring consists of a hoop, a shield and a large cluster of grapes in fixed position at bottom of hoops. Earrings are almost 1½" in length, again in excellent condition, total weight 5.01 grams. Estimated Value $900 - 1,200 From the property of an East Coast collector acquired prior to 1979. View details	Realized $844
Lot 557		Roman High Karate Yellow Gold Earrings, 3rd-4th Century A.D. of Hoop Style Earrings Each with a Cluster of Grape Danglers. Impressive pair of Roman earrings, 3rd-4th Century AD, of graceful hoops in 22K gold with grape cluster danglers. In remarkable condition. ¾ x 2" weigh a total of 7.5 grams. Not wearable because the posts are too thin for modern wear and tear. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000 From the property of an East Coast collector acquired prior to 1979. View details	Realized $844
Lot 558		Well Made, Roman High Karat Gold Earrings, 2nd Century A.D. Fine pair of Roman, high karat yellow gold, hoop earring from the 2nd Century A.D. Well made with each have a single bead of blue faience. Estimated Value $400 - 600 From the property of an East Coast collector acquired prior to 1979. View details	Realized $575
Lot 559		Matched Pair of High Karat Gold Roman Earrings, ca. 2nd-3rd Centruy A.D. Fine pair of Roman gold earrings decorated with elaborate gold beadwork along the hoops. Excavated in the vicinity of Thessalonika, Macedonia. This particular pair comes with a COA by Harmer Rooke Galleries, April 12, 1989, New York City. 1 x 1" and weighing 2.22 grams Condition excellent with a tiny repair expertly and discretely executed. Estimated Value $400 - 600 View details	Realized $275
Lot 560		Pair of Small Roman High Karat Gold Shield Earrings with Tiny Grape Clusters PLUS Two Single Earrings, One a Hoop, One a Simple Shield Earring. Three pieces form this lot of small Roman, High Karat earrings from the 3rd-4th Century A.D. 1.) Pair of earrings with small shield and tiny grape clusters hanging from center of hoops. Very fine condition in high karat gold.5 x .5" and weighing 2.17 grams. 2.) Tiny single shield earring similar to above pair but no grapes. Very fine condition in high karat gold.5 x .5" and weighing .89 grams 3.) Tiny single hoop earring with eyelet to suspend a glass bead.5 x .5" and weighing .42 grams. Estimated Value $400 - 800 From the property of an East Coast collector acquired prior to 1979. View details	Realized $500
Lot 561		5th-4th Century B.C. High Karat Greek Gold, Hinged Earrings. Fine pair of high karat ancient Greek earrings, hinged from the 1st Millennium B.C. Small .75 x .75" and weigh 3.70 grams. Estimated Value $250 - 400 From the property of an East Coast collector acquired prior to 1979. View details	Realized $688
Lot 562		Six Ancient and Antique Glass Bead Necklaces: Simply Strung on Filament Line to be Re-Strung As They Are or Perfect for Other Craft Uses. Collection of six (6) necklaces all having a combination of ancient and antique glass beads with small faience spacers. This is a colorful collection of necklaces that are strung on fishing line ready to be re-strung as they are or redesigned completely. Each 16-20" in length. Nice value here as many of the beads are quite striking each painstakingly created. Estimated Value $400 - 600 View details	Realized $250
Lot 563		Excellent Mummy Bead Necklace Centered with an Egyptian Bronze Osiris Amulet, 26th-31st Dynasty and Other Ancient Beads. Extremely attractive modern strung necklace incorporating several hundred mummy beads spaced with other ancient beads made of Egyptian glass. Ends of necklace, before the two halves of the clasp are modern, smooth agate beads for comfort at nape of neck. However it is the wonderful Ancient Egyptian bronze amulet of Osiris suspended from center of necklace that sets this piece apart. 27" in length and in excellent condition. Estimated Value $250 - 600 View details	Realized $625
Lot 564		Two Necklaces, Mix of Ancient and Antique Rock Crystal and Superb Banded Agate. Two necklaces 1.) The 16" banded agate and rock crystal necklace consist of beads that are large and quite exceptional. Simple lobster claw clasp completes this great, chunky necklace. 2.) Terrific black glass beads each hand made with multiple colorful glass insets all spaced with small opalescent beads. A fun, unusual piece. Estimated Value $200 - 300 View details	Realized $113
Lot 565		Stunning Byzantine Style Cross, High Karat Yellow Gold with Emeralds, Garnet and Tiny Seed Pearls, Late 1700s. Wonderful late 1700s Byzantine cross in beautiful condition as well as a striking, wearable piece. Pendant has 5 rectangular emeralds centered with a garnet cabochon finely polished. Seed pearls are strung on gold wire then affixed around all edges with only a very few missing. A sturdy bail (loop) is of a size that can accommodate a large chain. Pendant is 2¼ x 2" and weighs 18.16 grams with approximately 11.5 grams in 22K+ yellow gold. Excellent condition. Estimated Value $2,000 - 5,000 From a Long Held Collection of a Middle Eastern Family in Los Angeles. View details	Realized $2,625
Lot 566		Outstanding Greco-Roman Silver Man's Ring 5th Century AD. Remarkable Roman ring of a coiled snake with outsized raised head. The detail is quite fine and at present is a size 5½. It can be carefully enlarged. Ring weighs 25½ grams. Metallurgical assay reveals ring made of pure silver. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,800 From a long held collection of a Middle Eastern family in Los Angeles. View details	Realized $688
Lot 567		22K Yellow Gold Ring with a Carved Agate Intaglio of a Bird, Likely a Revival Piece. Terrific high karat yellow gold ring, likely early 19th Century revival, having a banded agate where the carver etched bird feet, a body and wing which would not work without incorporating the natural lines of color of the agate. Quite the odd piece that is conjointly winning. Ring is wearable, a size 4-4¼ and with a total gross weight of 5 grams. Estimated Value $500 - 800 From the property of an East Coast collector acquired prior to 1979. View details	Unsold
Lot 568		Hellenistic Bronze Medallion/Fragment of a Woman Facing Left Possibly Cleopatra, Mounted in a Simple Modern 14K Yellow Gold Ring. Unusual lady's ring boasting a Hellenistic era bronze, a medallion or possibly a fragment of something larger with a relic quality bust of a female facing left possibly Cleopatra or certainly a woman of means. Oval is 1 x ¾" and on underside, the presumption to have the ring appear "finished" the underside of medallion is enameled in earthen colors which obviously can be seen when the ring is off the finger. Ring is a size 7 with a total gross weight of 10.23 grams, quite striking and most certainly wearable. Photo is murky, but look for the woman facing left. Estimated Value $300 - 600 From the property of an East Coast collector acquired prior to 1979. View details	Realized $325
Lot 569		A 9-Piece Vivid Lot of Sasanian Period Mix Agate Stamp Seal Intaglios, 6th-9th Century A.D. A) Gemstone of Oval Translucent Orange Agate (8.5X10X2mm, 0.4g), depicting a standing winged figure to the left with a branch in the hands (1); b) Gemstone of Hemispherical Orange Carnelian (12.5X10X3.5mm, 0.68g),depicting uncertain pattern (coat of arms?), very rare and nice condition (1); c) Gemstones of mixed agate (7-11mm, 0.3-0.5g), depicting bearded male portrait in Sasanian style of dressing (2 in orange carnelian, 1 in amethyst, 3 pieces in total); d) Gemstones of mixed oval agate (7-9mm, 0.15-0.35g), depicting abstract long-horned antelope or goat (3 in amethyst, 1 in orange carnelian, 4 pieces in total). An interesting lot. Lot of 9 items. Estimated Value $500 - 800 View details	Realized $333
Lot 570		8-Piece Lot of Late Eastern Roman and Sasanian Agate Gemstone Intaglio Seals. Engraved legends (2), animals (2) and uncertain patterns (4). Consist of: a) Square shape blue and dark brown two-toned agate, with legend, 10X14mm, 1.01g, minor chipped; b) Hemispherical red carnelian, with uncertain legend, 8.5X10.2mm, 0.66g, very sharp details and nice condition; c) Oval shape orange carnelian, with unknown pattern, 9.5X10mm, 0.35g, minor chipped; d) Oval shape hemispherical heliotrope, with uncertain standing figure, 18X11mm, 0.67g; e) Oval shape blue and dark brown two-toned agate, with uncertain pattern (coat of arms?), 12.5X9X3mm, 0.65g, chipped on the side; f) Oval shape hemispherical dark brown agate, with unknown pattern, 16.5X12.5X7mm, 2.83g, minor chipped on the back; g) Square shape red carnelian, with boar head to the left, 13X11X3mm, 1.29g, chipped on one corner; h) Oval shape hemispherical orange carnelian, with antelope or goat jumping to the left, 10X11X4.5mm, 0.74g. Lot of 8 items. Estimated Value $600 - 900 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 571		11-Piece Lot of Late Roman and Sasanian Period Gemstone Intaglios Seals, Circa 4th-8th Century A.D. Depicting different animal patterns, included: board head; antelope; lion (panther?); goat; long-horned ibex. A very nice mixed of animals and agates. Excellent Condition with sizes varying from 5mm to 10mm. Lot of 11 items. Estimated Value $600 - 600 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 572		Greco-Roman Winged Standing Figure Cornelian Intaglio Seal, 2nd-3rd Century C.E. 19mm X 13.5mm, 1.89g. Oval Gemstone made of cornelian. It depicts a winged standing female figure wearing a crested Bactrian-style helmet and with left hand on sterm. Some minor chips on the edge, not affecting the design. Display box included. Estimated Value $600 - 800 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 573		Egypt-Roman Standing Figure (perhaps Hercules) Oval Chalcedony Agate, 7th-4th B.C., 21mm X15mm, 3.8g. Depicting a standing figure (perhaps Hercules) facing left, holding a club in his left hand. A beautifully executed example. Suspension hole on each side. Fleabite chip off the bottom left, otherwise Choice Condition. Estimated Value $500 - 700 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 574		Sasanian Period 5-Piece Lot of Intaglio Seals,5th to 8th Century A.D: Three Piece Set w/ Human Portraits and Two Animal Stamp Seals. 1.) 3 piece set human portrait. Consist of : Carnelian, 10X12.5mm, 0.9g; White and Brown Banded Chalcedony, 11.5X10.5mm, 0.85g; Translucent Agate, 14.5X13.5mm, 0.89g, minor chipped on top. 2.) Sassanian Period Rectangle Animal Stamp Seal, Ca. 5th-8th A.D. 18.5mm X 8.6mm, 1.44g Rectangle shape intaglio depicts two long-horned ibexes recumbent in profile to the right. Perforated with hole for suspension. Excellent Condition. 3.) Sassanian Period Rectangle Animal Stamp Seal, Ca. 5th-8th A.D. 18.5mm X 8.6mm, 1.44g Stamp Seal Intaglio engraved an abstract figure riding to the left on a bull (?) which has its head facing to the left, with a partly legible inscription (not retrograde) in the field. Chipped on left corner, otherwise in excellent condition. 20mmX16mm, 3.63g. Lot of 3 items. Estimated Value $500 - 800 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 575		8-Piece Lot of Roman and Sasanian Period Mixed Agate Gemstone Intaglio Seals, Circa 4th-8th Century A.D. Consist of: 6 pieces of translucent dark red agates; 2 pieces of white and orange banded agates. Each depicts a bird. Sizes are 5-9mm. Well centered and struck. A very lovely set. Lot of 8 items. Estimated Value $500 - 600 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 576		Beautiful Deeply Carved Chalcedony Intaglio of Athena Facing Left. Lovely intaglio, deeply carved of Athena facing left wearing helmet and having a long neck and most pleasant face. 17½ x 11½mm and in beautiful condition. Estimated Value $500 - 700 View details	Unsold
Lot 577		9-Piece Lot of Late Roman and Sasanian Carnelian and Agate Small Gemstone Intaglio Seals. Depicting: a standing deity (3); uncertain pattern (6). Sizes are from 5mm to 10mm. An interesting lot to explore. Lot of 9 items. Estimated Value $450 - 700 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 578		3 Fine Intaglios: Translucent Agate Intaglio, 3rd-4th Century A.D. + 2-Piece Eastern Greco-Roman Gemstones of Agate Seals. 1.) Fine Eastern Roman Animal Translucent Agate Gem Stone, 3rd-4th Century A.D. 12mm X 9mm, 0.76g 2.) Two piece oval shaped gemstone, 2nd-4th Century A.D, of two-layered grey and brown banded carnelian with a standing male to the right, 12X8mm, 0.31g; b) Oval shaped gemstone of clear agate depicting 2 standing males, one is crowding the other one, 12X8mm, 0.29g. Very vivid capture of movement. A perfect set for rings or earrings. Lot of 2 items. Estimated Value $400 - 600 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 579		6-Piece Lot of Sasanian Carnelian and Translucent Agate Intaglio Seals, Circa 6th Century A.D. Each depicts a human head in profile. Sizes are: a) Round shape orange carnelian, 9.2mm, 2.16g; b) Oval shape translucent agate, 8.5x7mm, 0.31g; c) Oval shape translucent agate, 8,5X7.5mm, 0.29g, minor cracked on the top; d) Oval shape orange carnelian, 6.5X7.5mm, 0.26g; e) Round shape orange carnelian, 6.8mm, 0.18g; f) Round shape translucent agate, 8.5mm, 0.4g. All well centered and struck. Lot of 6 items. Estimated Value $400 - 600 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 580		Late Roman Period 4-Piece Lot of Mixed Fine Animal Pattern Intaglio Seals, 3rd-5th century A.D. Consist of: 1) Oval shape red carnelian, with horse head to left, 7.5X9.5X2.5mm, 0.33g; b) Oval shape orange carnelian, with griffin standing to left, 7.5X9.5X3.5mm, 0.47g; c) Oval shape light purple translucent amethyst, with long-horned ibex or wild goat kneeing to the right and turning head back to left, 7.5X9.5X1.5mm, 0.26g; d) Oval shape amethyst, with antelope jumping to left, 5.5X7.5X1.5mm, 0.1g. All in extremely fine condition with clear details. Lot of 4 items. Estimated Value $400 - 600 View details	Realized $249
Lot 581		5-Piece Lot of Eastern Greek Intaglio Seals, Ca 5th-9th Century A.D. Consist of : a) Orange Carnelian (12.5mm, 0.67g), depicting a Nike/ Victory riding a quadriga, chipped edge on left side; b) Oval Heliotrope (12.5 X 9.5mm, 1.63g) with holes through both sides; c) Dome shaped translucent Chalcedony (11.4X12.6X4.3mm, 1.03g), depicting a cow suckling her calf, minor chipped on the corner; d) Dark Carnelian (17.5X14.6X4mm, 2.2g), depicting a crowded male(might be Hermes?) to left, in his right hand he holds a palm branch and has something (might be Caduceus?) in his left hand, minor chipped on right corner; e) Gemstone of white and orange banded agate (19.6X22x5.4mm, 3.67g), depicting an abstract male portrait with legend around, repaired on corner. Lot of 5 items. Estimated Value $350 - 500 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 582		Roman Period 3-Piece Lot of Carnelian Fine Animal Pattern Gemstone Intaglio Seals, Circa 3rd- 5th Century A.D. Consist of: a) Oval shape orange carnelian, depicting eagle standing with head turning to left and holding a wreath in its mouth, 13X11X4mm, 0.88g, minor chipped on back of the stone; b) Oval shape red carnelian, depicting griffin pouncing to the left, 8.5X10.5X2.5mm, 0.45g; c) Oval shape dark orange carnelian, depicting board galloping to the left, 8.5X12X2.5mm, 0.5g. All in excellent condition with fine style. A very nice set. Lot of 3 items. Estimated Value $350 - 500 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 583		Late Roman Period 3-Piece Lot of Banded Agate Intaglio Gemstone Seals, Circa 4th- 5th Century A.D. Each Depicts an antelope or goat standing to the left. All in two-layered color, with light blue tone on the seal surface. Sizes are: 6x7x3mm, 0.22g; 9.5X8.5X3mm, 0.38g; 6.8X4.8X2mm, 0.12g. A very lovely set with extremely fine condition. Lot of 3 items. Estimated Value $250 - 400 View details	Realized $179
Lot 584		19th Century Jasper Stamp With Lion Accented in a 14K Gold Bezel. Beautiful 19th Century jasper stamp with deeply carved lion intaglio surrounded with a 14K gold bezel. We have placed the stamp in jewelry as it would make a striking pendant. Stamp 1¾" in length and weighs 10.7 grams. Beautiful piece. Estimated Value $250 - 600 From the property of an East Coast collector acquired prior to 1979. View details	Realized $263