Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 61

Manuscript, Collectibles and Aerospace Auction

Antiquities

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 582		Greek. Southern Italy. Canosan Funerary Figural Vase Group, c. 310-280 BC. In three sections, consisting of a lithe female figure, wrapped closely in a hooded cloak worn over a long chiton, surmounting an open-bottomed vessel in the form of a diademed female head with a broad, fleshy face, straight nose, and full lips, likely that of a goddess of the underworld; these two sections resting atop a tall loutrophorus with a broad, flaring mouth, projecting rounded shoulders, long, cylindrical body and a narrow, tapering base flaring to a broad foot, with a central opening to permit flow of libations (see below). Of buff-colored clay, with traces of original polychrome paint remaining on the body (white), head (white for the face, red for hair and lips), and figure (white and lavender). Assembled, the whole stands 38.25" (94 cm) tall. The female figure once attached to a tall strap handle now lost, the attachment points still in place; the figure also broken free from, but still fitting closely to, the goddess head, with minor loss of material around the base. Estimated Value $5,000 - 7,500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $3,360
Lot 583		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 584		EGYPT. Ptolemaic Period. Ptah-Seker-Osiris. Height 17½". Wooden figure of Ptah-Seker-Osiris in gesso and polychrome. Well and brightly painted with a vertical panel of hieroglyphic inscription on back. Lacking the solar disk (on top of head) and the obelisk plinth with stand; however complete in itself and quite pleasing overall. We note some chips and minor restoration. Ptah was the god of creation, the arts and fertility. Seker was also god of craftsmen and of reincarnation. By the Middle Kingdom period, Seker was assimilated with Ptah and became Ptah-Seker. This figurine, in the form of Osiris, also became the lord of the underworld. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,280
Lot 585		Indus Valley Fertility Bird Goddess. This rare 4.5 inch Indus Valley fertility bird goddess idol is from 1,800 B.C. It comes from the little known Indus Valley culture that flourished throughout large areas of what is now modern Afghanistan and Pakistan in the third century B.C. This ancient culture is not that well known because it was only recently discovered with excavations in Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa in 1921. In ancient times, this culture was highly sophisticated in architecture and culture. This fertility goddess has a bird-like nose, wig and stylized large breasts. It is believed that these figurines were broken in a fertility ritual of deity worship. Accompanied by a plastic stand for display. Add $15 for domestic shipping. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $323
Lot 586		Indus Valley Fertility Zebu Bull. This painted fertility Zebu bull dates from around 1,800 B.C. and comes from the little known Indus Valley culture that is now parts of Afghanistan and Pakistan. The bull was a symbol of male strength and virility and would be broken in a fertility ritual of manhood. This 4 inch long bull has painted circular eyes, body stripes, curved horns and a hump. It is complete except for a small nick on one of the horns. The bull fertility idol was the male counterpart to the female bird fertility goddess in the third century B.C. Indus Valley Culture that was recently discovered in 1921. Add $15 for domestic shipping. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold