Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 55

Ancient and World Coins

Roman Antiquities

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 846		Roman Bronze Inscription Tablet. 1st Century A.D. Bronze document with inset inscription, the edges thickend, a boss on each of the handles. Tablet regards the purchase and subsequent gift of farmland to the priests of Zeus. Greek inscription: "Under the rule of Sopyros (the son of Aristoss) for the year of Rhodon, bought from Zenon (the son) of Rhoizos a field through ______ and through, the public street for the price of 210 denarii which price the seller has declared to have received from the buyer. The ____ was gifted by the buyer to the Priests of Zeus." Ends in a prayer "When from sacrifice the written Word". Choice condition. Size: 12½" x 6". Estimated Value $15,000 - 20,000. Coll. Siblings. P. and F., Southern Germany. Slg. Geschwister P. und F., Suddeutschland (ca. 1970-1990). View details and enlarged photo	Realized $21,850
Lot 847		Roman Bronze Figure of Apollo. Circa 2nd Century A.D. Bronze solid cast. Apollo with empty quiver hanging downwards. Two knots of hair on his head with shoulder length hair knoted at nape of neck. Fine glossy brown patina. We note an ancient restoration, by over-casting, to the right foot and lower left arm, still quite elegant. Height 4". On a custom Lucite block. Estimated Value $10,000 - 12,500. Ex Edgar P. Richardson, Philadelphia; Ex M. Komor Collection, New York 1978; Charles Dikran Kelekian Coll. New York 1976; Ex J.J. Klejman Coll. New York 1974; Said to have been found in Lower Egypt. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 848		Roman Bronze Situla. Circa 2nd-3rd Century A.D. Of tapering cylindrical form set on three delicate shoe-shaped feet, with out-turned rim, two loops on the rim take the arched handle, the terminals hooked through the loops, the body decorated with three bands of incised lines. Height including loops 6½" Choice condiiton. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. Ex Bonham's London, Oct. 20, 2005, lot 201. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 849		Roman silver dish with golden rims. 1st-3rd Century A.D. A shallow curved dish with a broad out-turned rim decorated with two encircling bands and a thickened golden lip. Very rare Diameter 5½". Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. Ex Bonhams London Oct. 20, 2005, lot 199. Previously from Rabi Gallery in 1980s or earlier. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 850		Roman 1st Century A.D. Bronze Hilt of a Sword. Bronze hilt ending in a knob with the face of a woman in high relief. Her hair is parted in the middle. Lovely glossy dark green patina. Length 4¼". Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. Ex Cahn Auction AG, Auction 3, lot 18. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 851		Roman bronze beauty instruments. Circa 2nd century AD. Sometimes referred to as "medical" instruments, these were probably used for mixing beauty potions. Group of 6, each measuring approximately 6-7". Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 852		Roman Red Gloss Ware Pottery Bowl. Circa 2nd century AD. Beautiful reddish-orange 'en barbotine' relief frieze displaying a continuous foliate garland. Intact, free from repairs. Diameter: 6". Height: 5". Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. Published: London Christies, 2005. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,300
Lot 853		Roman bronze Eros on a panther foot. Circa 2nd-3rd century A.D. Probably support for a utensil. Foot of a panther, over it calyx of leaves and Eros with grapes. Intact with lovely greenish-br158236own patina. A charming piece. Height: 2¼". Estimated Value $800 - 900. Exx Gorny & Mosch, Auction, Dec. 14, 2005, lot 313. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 854		North African Red-Ware Oil Lamp, circa 4th-5th century A.D. The discus features a medallion with a draped female head facing left, hair wreathed and falling in a bun. Intact. Length: 5½". Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 855		North African Red-Ware Oil Lamp, circa 4th-5th century A.D. The discus features a charging bull to left. Intact. Length: 4½". Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 856		North African Red-Ware Oil Lamp, circa 4th-5th century A.D. The discus features helmeted head of Athena three-quarters facing left with fine beaded border and flanked by two filling holes. Intact. Length: 5¼". Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 857		North African Red-Ware Oil Lamp, circa 4th-5th century A.D. Featured in the discus is a bird on a garlanded column. Maker's mark on base. Intact. Length: 4¼". Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $460
Lot 858		North African Red-Ware Oil Lamp, circa 4th-5th century A.D. Featured in the discus is a large Chi-Ro (early Christian symbol). Maker's mark on base. Intact. Length: 5½". Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $460
Lot 859		North African Red-Ware Oil Lamp, circa 4th-5th century A.D. Featured in the discus is a draped diademed 3/4 facing male (?) bust flanked by two filling holes. Intact. Length: 5". Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 860		North African Red-Ware Oil Lamp, circa 4th-5th century A.D. The discus features Hercules to left carrying a lion'skin over his shoulder, flanked by two filling holes. Intact. Length: 5½". Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $690
Lot 861		North African Red-Ware Oil Lamp, circa 4th-5th century A.D. Featured in the discus is a Roman male wearing a toga flanked by two filling holes. Intact. Length: 6". Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 862		North African Red-Ware Oil Lamp, circa 4th-5th century A.D. The discus features a well defined vine tree with two bunches of grapes hanging. Intact. Length: 5". Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $460
Lot 863		North African Red-Ware Oil Lamp, circa 4th-5th century A.D. Featured in the discus is a large twin-handled amphora. Intact. Length: 5½" . Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $460
Lot 864		North African Red-Ware Oil Lamp, circa 4th-5th century A.D. Featured in the discus is a stylized lion(?). Maker's mark on base. Intact. Length: 5" . Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $460
Lot 865		North African Red-Ware Oil Lamp, circa 4th-5th century A.D. The discus features a palm tree with 2 bunches of fruit. Intact. Length: 5¼" . Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $460
Lot 866		North African Red-Ware Oil Lamp, circa 4th-5th century A.D. Featured in the discus is a large palmette with two filling holes. Intact. Length: 5¾". Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $460