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Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 486		Celtic Neolithic Stone Mace Head, ca. 3000-2000 BC. Spherical stone mace head with a central shaft-hole. Intact. Measures: 5 cm tall; Diameter: 5 cm. Estimated Value $250 - 300. Acquired from Bonhams London 1990's. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $192
Lot 487		Nordic Amber Pendant, ca. 3300-2400 BC. A larger highly polished, light golden brown amber pendant of an expanding oval form. Pierced at smaller end for suspension. Measures: 80 X 38 mm. For similar piece look in Danske Oldsager, Vol. II, P. III #398. Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000. Ex Christensen Fund Collection inventory no. cc/70401. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 488		Nordic Amber Pendant, ca. 3300-2400 BC. A highly polished translucent medium golden brown and red amber pendant in an expanding oval form. Pierced at smaller end for suspension. Measures: 32 X 25 mm. For similar look in Danske Oldsager, Vol. II, P. III #398. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. Ex Christensen Fund Collection inventory no. cc/70403. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 489		Nordic Black Slate Pendant, Bronze Age, ca. 2400-1000 BC. A long thin rectangular black slate pendant. Drilled slanting to the edges for suspension, the lower end narrows to a slender edge. Modern 24 karat gold setting attached to a neck ring. Measures: 6 X 10 cm (pendant); Diameter: 12.7 cm (neck ring); Weight: 31.0 gm. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000. Ex Christensen Fund Collection inventory no. cc/70407; See Christie's, London, 7 July 1993, Lots 26-34 (for balance of collection). View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 490		Nordic Amber Pendant, ca. 4000-2800 BC. A translucent dark golden brown and red color amber pendant, shaped into a rounded pyramidal form. Pierced for suspension. Measure: 28 mm; Diameter: 34 mm. For similar piece see Prehistory of Denmark, Guide to the National Museum (1993), by Jergen Jensen, P. 36-41. Estimated Value $250 - 300. Ex Christensen Fund Collection inventory no. cc/70402. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $204
Lot 491		Nordic Amber Pendant, Prehistoric, ca. 6800-2800 BC. A dark brown and gray amber pendant smoothed into a rectangular form. Pierced for suspension. Measures: 28 X 35 mm. For similar piece see the catalog of the Danish National Museum: Danske Oldsager, Vol. I (1948), by T. Mathiassen #231. Estimated Value $250 - 300. Ex Christensen Fund Collection inventory no. cc/70404. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $204
Lot 492		Etruscan Bronze Herakles. Circa 4th-3rd Century BC. Missing club, otherwise perfect with fine uniform dark green patina. A marvelous example of Etruscan bronze art. On a patinated brass stand. Height: 11.4 cm (4½"). Estimated Value $5,000 - 7,500. Ex The Sasson Collection of Ancient Art. Exported from Israel with the Export Approval of the Israel Antiquities Authority. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 493		Etruscan Bronze Herakles. Circa 2nd-1st Century BC. Missing left foot, club and bow, punched at the nose. Well excuted and quite expressive. Very Fine glossy olive green patina. On a marble and brass stand. Height: 11.4 cm (4½"). Estimated Value $5,000 - 7,000. Ex The Sasson Collection of Ancient Art. Exported from Israel with the Export Approval of the Israel Antiquities Authority. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 494		An Etruscan Terracotta Palmette Antefix, ca. 5th Century B.C. The hollow palmette with well defined fluted segments, rising from a base depicting two opposed scrolls. The verso of the antefix of tapering semi-circular section with traces of white pigment remaining. A few minor chips not effecting piece. Measures: 9½ x 6¼. Estimated Value $500 - 750. Cf. For a near identical piece, Bonhams London Auction 15940, 1 May 2008, lot 380 (realized $2038.). View details and enlarged photo	Realized $348
Lot 495		Cretan Stone Pyramidal Seal, Middle Minoan II, ca. 1600 BC. A beige stone pyramidal seal with a rectangular base; base is engraved with the image of a bearded ram with large backward sweeping horns; above, U-shape crescent. All other sides smoothed flat. Pierced for suspension. Chip above suspension hole. Measures: 20 X 18 mm. Estimated Value $250 - 300. Ex Collection of Major General Cornelius Mann, Shooters Hill, England, ca. 1830-1850. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $240
Lot 496		Apulian. Red-Figure Kantharos, ca. 430-300 BC. Apulian red-figure Kantharos with two high looped handles; on the inside of the handles at lid are two reliefs of female heads, with hair fashioned up, there are two at the base of the handles near the body, also. One side depicts a full figure Greek lady of fashion holding a jewelry box and fan. Reverse: Depicts Eros holding a mirror and bucket(?), with a basin and hydra behind. Painted by a skilled and tasteful hand. One handle is chipped, otherwise intact with no repairs or repainting. Measures: 21.5 X 20.5 cm. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. Ex Museum of World Treasures, Wichita, KS, Ex Goldberg's Auction 86, lot 1394 (sold for $10,500.00 but not paid). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,480
Lot 497		Apulian. Red-Figure Lidded-Lukanis, ca. 430-300 BC. A complete two piece Lukanis. Lid: Eros on both sides holding a mirror and fan, or bag(?). Bottom: Repair to one handle, some metallic iridescent sheen. Expert repair to bottom with 3 long cracks and reattachment of the foot. Upper portion is intact and superbly painted. With no restoration. Measures: 20.5 X 27 cm. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. Ex Museum of World Treasures, Wichita, KS, Ex Goldberg's Sale 86, lot 1395 (sold for $2200.00 but not paid). View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,320
Lot 498		Apulian. Red-Figure Oinochoe, ca. 430-300 BC. A red-figure oinochoe with pedestal base, mastoid body, funicular neck and trefoil spout; the handle a broad ribbed strap; body depicts a woman seated left looking right; wearing a girdled chiton, necklace, bracelets, an earing, and hair tied up; holding patera and bag with long grain stalk before her. Foot has been expertly repaired, otherwise, completely intact. Cf. Bonhams, London, 20 October 2005, Lot 309. Measures: 28 X 11.5 cm. Estimated Value $500 - 750. Ex Museum of World Treasures, Wichita, KS., Ex Goldberg's Auction 86, lot 1396 (sold for $1950.00 but not paid). View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,440
Lot 499		Apulian. Gnathian Jug, ca. 4th Century BC. A ceramic blackware Gnathian jug with tall neck, everted rim, one loop handle and pedestal base; painted in bands with yellow and white pigments. Completely intact. Measures: 11.5 X7.5 cm. Estimated Value $350 - 400. Ex Museum of World Treasures, Wichita, KS, Ex Goldberg's Auction 86, lot 1397 (sold for $1150.00 but not paid). View details and enlarged photo	Realized $180
Lot 500		Apulian. Large Red Figure Bell Krater, ca. 380 BC. Painted by the York Painter, this spectacular piece is dynamic. Depicts a nude Apollo seated left, holding a lyre and laurel branch, being crowned by Artemis, wearing peplos and holding two spears. Before him, a laureate Marsyas, also nude, holding a makhaira and flutes. Reverse: Three young men conversing wearing himations. Pub. Trendall, Rvap II, p. 21, No. 4/210b. Measures: 38.5 cm tall; Diameter: 40 cm. The scene on the front of the bell krater refers to the myth of when satyr Marsyas, a skilled flutist, challenged Apollo to a music competition. Apollo won the competition and had Marsyas flayed alive for daring to challege the god and losing. The scene depicts the moment when Apollo was crowned winner. Estimated Value $7,000 - 9,000. Ex Museum of World Treasures, Wichita, KS; Dr. Jon Kardatzke Collection, Ex Goldberg's Auction 86, lot 1398 (sold for $7250.00 but not paid). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $11,070
Lot 501		Apulian. Large Red-Figure Bell Krater, ca. 350-340 BC. This vessel was finely potted and painted by a superior artist. One one side it depicts Eros, nude, approaches a maiden, her head turned back, and presents her with a basket of loaves(?) and a fillet, all on a groundline of meanders. A border of laurel leaves above encircles the vase below its exterior rim. Reverse: Two cloak-draped youths stand in conversation, each holding a walking stick; hanging cloth in between. Also a border of meanders beneath. Vase reassembled from large fragments, with modest restoration, with none affecting any significant portions of the figures. Aside from a small patch of flaking and fading on reverse side, the preservation of surfaces is choice, with the glaze mostly glossy and free from weathering. Simple and elegant, with fine figural art, this is a truly choice antiquity! Measures: 29 cm tall; Diameter: 32 cm. Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,500. Ex Goldberg Coins and Collectibes (20 September 2003), Lot 423, Ex Goldberg's Sale 86, lot 1399 (sold for $6000.00 but not paid). View details and enlarged photo	Realized $5,040
Lot 502		Apulian. Gnathian Epichysis Oinochoe, ca. 350-300 BC. A Epichysis jug painted in the Gnathian style with in bands of white, yellow and crimson pigments, from the neck to top of the body; the motif on the body is commonly known as a xylophone. A relief of a lion-head protrudes out on each side of spout. Perfectly intact. 10.5 cm L X 18 cm H Cf. Metropolitan Musuem, Accession Number: 69.11.68. Estimated Value $800 - 900. Ex Museum of World Treasures, Wichita, KS., Ex Goldberg's Auction 86, lot 1400 (sold for $2200.00 but not paid). View details and enlarged photo	Realized $630
Lot 503		Apulian. Gnathian Skyphos, ca. 350 BC. A large skyphos decorated in the Gnathian style; black with white, crimson, and golden-brown pigments, painted in bands; the bottom band, grape bunches and vines. Expertly repaired no repainting and intact. Measures: 24 tall X 33 cm. Estimated Value $700 - 900. Ex Museum of World Treasures, Wichita, KS., Ex Goldberg's Auction 86, lot 1401 (sold for $1950.00 but not paid). View details and enlarged photo	Realized $308
Lot 504		Apulian. Xenon-Ware Oinochoe with Epichysis-Style, ca. 350 BC. A charming little xenon style oinochoe decorated with a palmette with scrolled foliage. The foot has been expertly repaired, otherwise, intact with no repainting. Measures: 15.5 X 7.5 cm. Estimated Value $300 - 350. Ex Museum of World Treasures, Wichita, KS., Ex Goldberg's Auction 86, lot 1402 (sold for $2700.00 but not paid). View details and enlarged photo	Realized $320
Lot 505		Greek Bronze Warrior, ca. early 5th Century BC. Missing attributes. Ancient repair at right foot. Fine green and reddish brown patina. Height: 9 cm (3½"). On a custom black museum stand. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. Ex The Sasson Collection of Ancient Art. Exported from Israel with the Export Approval of the Israel Antiquities Authority. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 506		Greek Bronze Herakles. Early Classical Period, 480-450 BC. Missing left leg, right foot and club. Damaged left hand and an ancient scratch on the upper right leg. A charming figure of the Greek god with fine dark olive green patina. On a patinated brass stand. Height: 8 cm (3¼"). Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,000. Ex The Sasson Collection of Ancient Art. Exported from Israel with the Export Approval of the Israel Antiquities Authority. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 507		Greco-Roman. Hellenistic Period Gold Bracelet. Plain gold hoop bracelet over bronze core. Broken but can be easily repaired. Measures: 52 mm. Weight: 6.5 gr. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 508		Greco-Roman. Hellenistic Period Gold Hoop Earrings. 2 matched pairs. One pair measures 15 mm; the other pair 11 mm. Total weight: 2.6 gr. Estimated Value $800 - 900. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 509		A 2-piece lot of Two Asiatic Monolithic Signet Rings. 1) A milky-white quarts finger ring, ca. 3rd-5th century AD. The ring is carved from a single stone (monolithic), the flat bezel engraved with a flowering plant, rising from container. Wearable. Measures: 5.5 ring size;Weighs: 5.8 gm. Ex Sotheby's Antiquities London (24 January 1972), Lot 82 2) A polished brown and gray chalcedony monolithic ring, ca. 2nd-5th AD. The bezel is engraved with the image of a two trees; left, date palm tree; right, broad leafed tree; both trees on ground line. Wearable. Measures: 3 ring size; 9.8 g; Fracture and repair to two cracks 11 mm apart. Ex Sotheby's Antiquities, London (21 December 1978), Lot 146. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $276
Lot 510		Akkadian Cylinder Seal, 3rd Millennia BC. Brown stone with engraving with two men a lion attacking a ram and another ram between them. Intact. Measures: 25.5 X 15.5 mm. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,300. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 511		Mesopotamian Cylinder seal, ca. 2700-2200 BC. Black stone pierced lengthwise and engraved with images on a hunt, with men and stars and a bow or a lyre. Chip and signs of expert repairs. Measures: 34 X 12.5 mm. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $234
Lot 512		Sumerian Stone Tablature Seal, ca. 4th-3rd Millennia BC. A two-sided black stone rectangular seal, engraved on one side with a deep intaglio image of a segmented serpent; reverse side, engraved with the image od a three petal flower. Pierced for suspension. Measures: 33 X 30 mm. Estimated Value $300 - 500. Ex Christie's, London, 23 March 1971, Lot 110 part. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $360
Lot 513		South West Iranian Stone Tablature Seal, ca. 4000-3000 BC. A rectangular black stone seal, engraved on the two sides and bottom. The obverse is engraved with the image of a quadruped running left and small strokes in the background. The reverse is bears the image of a priest standing left wearing a long robe and holding a scepter; behind, five strokes in a vertical line. The bottom is engraved with three bands with a crook in the middle. Pierced for suspension. Measures: 18 X 13 mm. Estimated Value $250 - 300. Ex Christie�s, London, 23 March 1971, Lot 110 part. View details	Realized $348
Lot 514		Luristan Bronze Bracelet, ca. 1000-800 BC. A bronze bracelet with the forepart of lions terminals and engraved with hatched decorations. Measures: 6.8 X 7 cm. Ex Peter Adam Collection, London; Ex Sotheby�s, London, 10 November 1975, Lot 16 part. Estimated Value $400 - 500. Ex Peter Adam Collection, London; Ex Sotheby's, London, 10 November 1975, Lot 16 part. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $120
Lot 515		Luristan Bronze Bracelet, ca. 1000-800 BC. An open ended bronze bracelet made of a piece of shaped square metal and rounded outer face; outer face, decorated with a series of line segments sections. Measures: 6.5 X 8 cm. Estimated Value $250 - 300. Ex London, 1970's, probably ex Peter Adam Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $90
Lot 516		Neo-Babylonian Carnelian Pyramidal Seal, ca. 800-600 BC. A carnelian pyramidal seal engraved with the image of a bearded priest standing right with arms raised in front of face; before, altar that supports a tall spear device and leaf shaped device; above, U-shaped crescent. Set in modern gold loop mount. Measures: 35 X 24 mm. Estimated Value $250 - 300. Ex Sotheby's, London, 24 January 1972, Lot 82 part. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $360
Lot 517		Sasanian Agate Signet Seal, ca. 5th Century AD. A polished agate scaraboid seal. Flat side is engraved with a lovely image of a cock above a hen, both facing right. Pierced for suspension. Measures: 19.5 X 17 X 16.5 mm. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $150
Lot 518		Iranian Bronze Cosmetic Stick, ca. 150 BC -150 AD. A bronze cosmetic stick that is ornamented with a head of a bull at the top and tapers to a small spatula-like tip. Pierced for suspension. Measures: 82 X 27 mm. Estimated Value $300 - 400. Ex Peter Adam Collection, London; Ex Sotheby's, London, 10 November 1975, Lot 8 part; Published in Ancient Persian Bronzes in the Adam Collection, No. 122, pages 141-142 (1974). View details and enlarged photo	Realized $72
Lot 519		A 2-piece lot of Roman Bronze Signet rings, ca. 1st-3rd Century AD. 1) Bronze ring with a inlaid carnelian bezel, engraved with the image of a bird facing left. Intact and wearable, but slightly fragile around bezel. Measures: 3 ring size. Weighs: 2.7 gm. 2) Bronze ring with a inlaid carnelian bezel, engraved with the image of a stag recumbent left being attacked by a lion. Intact and wearable. Measures: 5 ring size. Weighs: 7 gm. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 520		Canaanite Bronze Figurine of a god, ca. Middle Bronze Age II: 2000-1550 BC. Missing inserted sceptres, otherwise perfect. Fine green patina. On a custom wooden stand. Height: 11.2 cm (4½"). Very Rare. Ex The Sasson Collection of Ancient Art. Exported from Israel with the Export Approval of the Israel Antiquities Authority. Estimated Value $5,000-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 521		Hellenistic Period, circa 3rd-2nd Century BC. Gold Ornament Treasure. Consists of 83 various gold ornaments and bangles plus 3 hammered gold sheet headbands and 4 fragments. A fabulous ancient Greco-Roman golden treasure. Lot of 90 pieces. The gold sheet headbands were originally attached to animal skin and were worn for mostly cermonial use. Estimated Value $5,000 - 7,500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $3,240
Lot 522		Syro-Hittatite solid twisted gold Necklace, circa 9th-8th Century BC. Terminals ending in serpent heads with inlayed dark blue glass-paste eyes (one missing). Catchment also missing, otherwise, intact and can still be worn. Necklace approximately. 13"; Weight: 42. gr. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 523		Syro-Hittatite Gold Necklace, circa 10th-8th Century BC. 5 segments of wavy sheet gold tube over bronze and silver core. The necklace is aproximaely 19" in total. Segments measure approximately 5" to 7". When properly restored, this magnificent treasure will become a world class museum piece. Estimated Value $3,000 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,650
Lot 524		Canaanite Bronze Fertility Goddess, ca. Middle Bronze Age II: 1900-1550 BC. Fine hard dark green patina. Choice condition. On a black custom stand. Height: 10.5 cm (4¼"). Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000. Ex The Sasson Collection of Ancient Art. Exported from Israel with the Export Approval of the Israel Antiquities Authority. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 525		Syro-Hittatite solid twisted gold Torc Necklace, circa 9th-8th Century BC. Complete and in choice condition. Measures: 10"; Weight: 28.4 gr. Together with: Matching solid twisted gold torc bracelet. Measures 61 mm.; Weight: 14.4 gr. Total weight: 42.8 gr. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,650
Lot 526		Canaanite Copper Epsilon Axe. Early Bronze Age ca. 3300-2200 BC. Tips bent with minor cut. Length: 26 cm (11"). On a patinated brass stand. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. Ex The Sasson Collection of Ancient Art. Exported from Israel with the Export Approval of the Israel Antiquities Authority. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 527		Canaanite Silver Figurine of a god, ca. Middle Bronze Age II B, 1750-1550 BC. Corroded, missing top of crown, left arm, right leg and left foot. On a custom black wooden stand. Very Rare. Height: 12.3 cm (4 7/8"). Estimated Value $1,750 - 2,000. Ex The Sasson Collection of Ancient Art. Exported from Israel with the Export Approval of the Israel Antiquities Authority. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 528		Ancient Bronze Weapon 8-piece group. Consists of: 3 Persian (Amlash) ca. 1200-1000 BC short swords, each with the hilt flanged to take bone or wood inlays, 14¾" to 16", cf. Charles Ede #326; Amlash socketed spearhead, ca. 12th-10th century BC, 11", cf. Charles Ede #327; European bronze spearhead, 10th-8th century BC, 9¾"; European Medieval, ca. 10th century BC, bronze socketed spearhead, 10"; Early British Iron Age, ca. 1000 BC, battle axe, 5" and a fine Early British palstave socket celt with raised ridge, cf. Charles Ede #316. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Estate of Alexander White III Estate of Alexander White III. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $870
Lot 529		Canaanite Bronze Smiting god. Late Bronze Age: 1550-1200 BC. One arm raised, missing hand, other holds silver sheet coat. Mottled green and reddish brown patina. Very Rare. On a custom black stand. Height: 7.11 cm (2¾"). Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,400. Ex The Sasson Collection of Ancient Art. Exported from Israel with the Export Approval of the Israel Antiquities Authority. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 530		Lybian Marble Female Head, Roman Period, ca. 1st-3rd Century AD. Handsomely mounted on a marble stand. Head measures 8½" height. Overall 13" x 6". Weighs: 14 lbs. Estimated Value $750 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 531		Canaanite bronze Battle Axe. Middle Bronze Age II B, ca. 1750-1550 BC. Perfect condition, green patina. On a patinated brass stand. Length: 15.5 cm (6"). Estimated Value $600 - 800. Ex The Sasson Collection of Ancient Art. Exported from Israel with the Export Approval of the Israel Antiquities Authority. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 532		Near Eastern Bronze Battle Axe, circa 2nd Millennium BC. Green patina and perfectly intact. On a patinated brass stand. Length: 15.5 cm (5½"). Estimated Value $600 - 900. Ex The Sasson Collection of Ancient Art. Exported from Israel with the Export Approval of the Israel Antiquities Authority. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,080
Lot 533		Near Eastern Bronze Battle Axe, circa 2nd Millennium BC. Mottled green patina and perfectly intact. On a patinated brass stand. Length: 14.5 cm (6"). Estimated Value $600 - 900. Ex The Sasson Collection of Ancient Art. Exported from Israel with the Export Approval of the Israel Antiquities Authority. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 534		Near Eastern Bronze Battle Axe, circa 2nd Millennium BC. Mottled reddish and green patina, perfectly intact. On a patinated brass stand. Length: 10 cm (4"). Estimated Value $600 - 900. Ex The Sasson Collection of Ancient Art. Exported from Israel with the Export Approval of the Israel Antiquities Authority. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $780
Lot 535		Middle Eastern 6-piece collection of Ancient Oil Lamps. Terra cotta oil lamps, all different, from various periods ranging from late Egyptian to Byzantine. All intact. Measures 3½ to 4¼ each. Estimated Value $400 - 500. Estate of Alexander White III Estate of Alexander White III. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $420

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