Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 49

Manuscript, Collectibles and Aerospace Auction

Antiquities

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1327		Graeco-Egyptian. Roman Period Gold "Snake"Bracelet. Circa 1st Century B.C.-A.D. 3rd Century. Well hammer-ornamented, a coiled snake with tail tapering is structured into an armband/ bracelet. The rage of high fashion in hellenistic times, the realistic elements vividly contrast with the decorative. A similar example can be found and described in Grieschischer Goldsmuck/ Pforzheim, by Deppert-Lippitz, plate XXIV. 2.64 in. (67.07 cm. in width), 2 in. high. Weight: 54.3 grams. Estimated Value $25,000 - 30,000. Ex Piasa, Paris. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1328		Kutai, Borneo. Gold Pendant Earrings. Circa A.D. 9th Century or later. Bell and coiled snake motives embellish these extremely well-fashioned earrings. Rare and quite massive, the condition is superb! 1.3 in. (32.8mm). Weight: 40.8 grams. Estimated Value $1,750 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1329		Parthian Gold Earrings. Circa A.D. 1st-2nd Centuries.Three pear-shaped garnets are set within a hollow gold cone. Suspended are three bell-shaped pendants held by drop chains. 2 in. (5.1cm.) in length. Weight: 12.0 grams. The Parthians were, for centuries, the most dreaded enemies of Rome. Ancient gold jewelry is not often found so highly influenced by Roman style as these beautiful earrings. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500. Ex Christie's 28 April 2004, lot 392. Before, ex Heidi Vollmoeller; acquired in 1960. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1330		Roman Gold Pendant Earrings. Circa A.D. 3rd Century, reportedly from Byblos. A stylized face enhances this most unusual pair of earrings, with ornamented gold drops. 2 in. (520 mm in length). Weight: 14.6 grams. Estimated Value $1,750 - 2,500. Ex Christie's sale 28 Aprill 2004, lot 413 (realized $1912); ex H.A. Bense-Brand collection. which was sold at Sotheby's London, 14 Dec. 1995, lot 223. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1331		Rome. Eastern Roman Empire Gold Amphora Earrings. A.D. 2nd-3rd Centuries. Composed of an openwork amphora with beaded wire ornamentation, these highly three-dimensional earrings have triple volute handles and pendants composed of pomegranates. Suspension loops have been added later, to further increase the wearability and beauty of these ancient masterworks. Two inches (50mm) in length. Weight: 7.0 grams. Estimated Value $5,000 - 7,000. Ex Christie's 28 April 2004 sale, lot 393. Before, ex Heidi Vollmoeller; purchased from Jacques Matossian in 1956. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1332		Greece. Hellenistic Gold and Garnet Necklace. Circa late 4th-early 3rd Centuries B.C. Six loop-in-loop chains are interlinked, culminating in cabochon garnet terminals. Suspended are 22 beech-nut pendants with a modern chain attached, allowing this masterpiece to be worn today. Highest hellenistic style, with a similar necklace to be found and described in Greek Gold, Jewellery of the Classical World, by Williams and Ogden, #30 (pp. 74-5). 12 3/4 in. (32.4 cm. in length). Weight: 37.5 grams. The beech-tree nut motif is often used at this period of Greek art as a naturalistic element harkening to the probable place of manufacture, Northern Greece, around Thessaloniki. Estimated Value $40,000 - 60,000. Ex Christie's 9 Dec. 2004 sale, lot 121(realized $50,190). Before, ex Jack M. Ogden; The Merrin Gallery (New York), 1988. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1333		Greece. Hellenistic Gold and Garnet Necklace. Circa late 3rd - early 2nd Centuries B.C. Suspended from a figure eight loop chain are 20 drop-shaped, cabochon garnets, each set in gold pendants. In order to be worn today, the necklace has been adapted to fit a variety of sizes by the addition of a modern chain, in no way harming or distracting from the original design. 9 1/4 in. (23.5cm) long. Weight: 16.5 grams. Estimated Value $8,000 - 9,000. Ex Christie's 9 Dec.2004 sale, lot 120 (realized $8963). View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1334		Greece. Hellenistic Gold Necklace with Pendant. Circa late 4th-3rd Centuries B.C. A loop-in-loop chain beautifully displays the disk pendant with a cabochon garnet centrally set within a shield-like convexity. A similar necklace can be found and described in Catalogue of the Jewellery, Greek, Etuscan, and Roman, in the Departments of Antiquities, British Museum, by Marshall, #2062. 18 1/4 in. (46.4 cm. in length). Weight: 15.1 grams. Estimated Value $14,000 - 16,000. Ex Christie's 9 Dec. 2004 sale, lot 119 (realized $14,340). Before, purchased before 1988. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1335		Roman Gold Bulla. Circa 1st Century B.C.-A.D. 1st Century. Two convex disks are joined by wires; the top loop is aesthetically embellished by ribbing and a coiled wire. Also present are two modern gold wires which can be used for suspension. 1 1/4 in. (32mm in length). Weight: 4.4 grams. These bullae were worn by children indicating their families were full citizens of the Roman World. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,250. Ex Christie's 28 April 2004, lot 394. Before, ex Heidi Vollmoeller, acquired in 1987. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,121
Lot 1336		Roman Gold Man's Ring. Circa late A.D. 3rd Century. Set with a carnelian engraving of two ears of corn. 1 1/4 in. (32mm in length). Weight: 7.0 grams. Wearable! Estimated Value $500 - 600. Ex Heidi Vollmoeller, acquired before 1988. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1337		Antique Scrimshaw. Length 9 1/4 in. Carved reindeer and sledding scene with orca and seal. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $345
Lot 1338		Canaanite Terra cotta Astarte Figure. 2nd millenium BC. Height 6 1/4 in. Intact. On a custom clear plastic stand. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1339		Collection of Ancient Bronze Weapons. Consists of Celtic, Greek, Luristan and Roman bronze arrowheads and blades circa 900 -100 BC. Also included is a Luristan and a Roman bronze axe head and an ancient Egyptian bronze pulley. Total of 28 pieces all housed in a wooden and glass cover showcase. An ideal exhibit item. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $805
Lot 1340		Cuneiform Tablet. 76 x 55 mm. x 26 mm. thick. The tablet is missing the upper right corner and is cracked in several places but otherwise complete. The surface, however, has been intentionally effaced and scratched out in antiquity, when it was still pliable. Clearly the scribe wanted to void the tablet because of errors, or perhaps because the transaction was suddenly changed. A few signs are readable but no complete word is readable. The cylinder seal impression on the left edge is in the Syrian style, 2nd millennium BC. Because of the presence of the seal impression, the tablet was likely a contract. A nice large tablet, excellent for display. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1341		Gnathia Ware Kylix Drinking Cup. C. 340-330 B.C., Gnathia Ware Kylix, Apulia, 5¾ in. wide. This example with deep cup-like bowl, short foot, and typical graceful handles. The black glaze faintly olive-tinged, but smooth and glossy, with reserve bands of red at foot. In applied white and yellow colors along with incised details, one side of kylix with flying dove framed by pendant vine motif. The other side similar, but with two rosettes instead. Rims on both sides with short borders of painted and incised tongue and egg pattern. Vessel recomposed from large pieces, with only minor restoration and paint touch up. One hairline repair; otherwise, fine. Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $552
Lot 1342		Greco-Roman Cameo, circa 4th-3rd Century B.C. 24.2 x 20.4 mm. Ovular shaped, root beer colored agate cameo with raised scene of a mounted horseman wearing a small cap and moustache and holding a sack in his left hand as the horse rears. Interestingly and intricately carved in layers using a natural layer of bluish-white stone as the details for the cameo side. Reverse bears engraved Gnostic intaglio with central, double headed, spread winged eagle surrounded by symbols and letters. Intact and quite choice. Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. Ex. Arte Primitivo; Ex Private NYC collection. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1343		Group of Various Ancient Bronzes. Consists of 2 bracelets and 2 rings with attachments. Total 4 pieces. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1344		Hellenistic Bronze Ladle with Ibex Head Terminal. c. 3rd - 2nd century BC. Height 10 1/2 in. Choice condition. Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $384
Lot 1345		Hellenistic Silver Mirror Circa 1st Century BC. Complete with bronze handle. The mirror is decorated with engraved concentric rings and a band of punched holes. Height: 9 3/4 in., diameter 5 3/4 in. Very rare. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $863
Lot 1346		Judaea - Gaza Red Slip Terra cotta Pilgrim's Flask, twin handle. c. 1400 BC. Height 6 1/2 in. Signed by Moshe Dayan. Superb condition, intact and free from repair. Estimated Value $500 - 600. Ex. Moshe Dayan collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $288
Lot 1347		Judaea Red on Orange Painted Terra cotta Stirrup Jar. c. 1500 BC (Mycenaean). Height 3 1/2 in. Diameter 4 1/2 in. Decorated with concentric bands. Signed by Moshe Dayan on base. Intact and free from repairs. Estimated Value $700 - 900. Ex. Moshe Dayan collection. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1348		Judaea Red Slip Terra cotta Single handle Vessel. c. 1200 BC. Height 6 1/4 in. Signed by Moshe Dayan. Superb condition, intact and free from repairs. Estimated Value $500 - 600. Ex. Moshe Dayan collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $288
Lot 1349		Judaea Terra cotta with grey slip Bulbous Lekythos. c. 1500 BC. Height 6 1/4 in. Signed by Moshe Dayan. Some very minor chips on lip and base, otherwise excellent condition. Intact and free from repair. Estimated Value $400 - 500. Ex. Moshe Dayan collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $240
Lot 1350		Kylix of Apulia c. 350-330 B.C., Red-figure Stemless Kylix of Apulia. 9¾ in. wide. Kylix (drinking cup) of usual form, but sits in wide ring foot. The glaze an extremely glossy silvery black, with olive tint, along with reserve bands of red on underside of foot. The tondo shows a graceful acanthus palmette, centered within reserve circles of red. Repair with trivial restoration to one handle, otherwise intact and pristine. A wonderful object - so classically Greek! Estimated Value $900 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1351		Large Antique Scrimshaw. Length 12 in. Carved Western scene. Estimated Value $700 - 900. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $460
Lot 1352		Magnificent Roman Silvery-blue Iridescent Glass Jar. c. 2nd - 3rd century AD. Height 2 1/4 in. Diameter 2 1/2 in. Completely surrounded by iridescence. Superb condition, free from chips and cracks. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $192
Lot 1353		Pair of Single handled South Italian Black Glazed Pitchers. c. 4th century BC. One decorated with vertical ribbing, height 5 in. The other, Trefoil Amphora, height 6 1/4 in. Both intact and free from repairs. Some minor flaking on first item. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $312
Lot 1354		Persian Bronze Dagger. Length 14 1/4 in. With hilt flanged to take bone or wood inlay. Medium dark green patina and overall quite choice. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $300
Lot 1355		Persian Bronze Short Sword. c. 1200 - 1000 BC. Length 23 1/2 in. With solid hilt and perforated handle to take a stone or carved inlay. Excellent green patina. Choice condition. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $920
Lot 1356		Roman Amber Glass Bowl. 1st century B.C. - 1st century AD. Diameter 5 in. Height 2 1/8 in. Bowl intact and free of the usual age cracks. Interior iridescence ranges from silvery to rainbow hues. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $345
Lot 1357		Roman Bronze Olpe Circa 2nd - 3rd Century AD. With globular body on a circular base ring, the bottom and shoulder with finely incised lines. The handle is decorated with a leaf. Smooth, greenish-black patina. Height: 6 3/4 in. Estimated Value $800 - 900. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $460
Lot 1358		Roman Bronze Vessel Circa 1st - 2nd Century AD. With tapering body, wide mount, single applied handle and incised banded decoration on the shoulder. Height 5 3/4 in. Estimated Value $500 - 700. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $312
Lot 1359		Roman Glass Balsamarium. c. 4th century AD. Height 5 in. Pale green ribbed body with applied twin handles in royal blue. Excellent silvery iridescence. Superb condition, free from repairs and cracks. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $575
Lot 1360		Roman Glass Moulded Bowl in Pale Blue. c. 1st century AD. Diameter 6 in. Bowl with ribbed decoration. Some silvery iridescence around. Free from cracks and chips. Superb condition. Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $480
Lot 1361		Roman Glass Moulded Bowl. c. 1st century AD. Diameter 6 1/4 in. Bowl with rich iridescence, thick ribbed decoration, recessed base. Superb condition, free from repairs and cracks. Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $456
Lot 1362		Roman Glass Twin-handled Unguentarium Circa 3rd Century AD. Supported on a intrinsic foot, the body decorated at the bottom with heavy blue zigzag trailing and the remainder of the body with concentric blue trailing. Intact. Height: 4 1/2 in. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,553
Lot 1363		Roman Globular Translucent Pale Green Glass Flask, with Pinched Ornamentation. c. 2nd - 3rd century AD. Height 5 in. Superb condition. Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $575
Lot 1364		Roman Large Mold Blown Glass Flask. c. 1st - 2nd century AD. Height 7 in. Green glass covered in flaking silvery iridescence. Some minor cracks but solid and intact. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1365		Roman Light Brown Glass Bowl. Diameter 4 1/4 in. Height 2 1/4 in. Decorative wheel-cut incised encircling bands. Intact and perfect of light brown transparency. A very pleasant glass object. Estimated Value $350 - 450. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $230
Lot 1366		Roman Milky Green Glass Flask. 1st - 2nd century AD. Diameter 4 in. A lovely, perfectly intact glass vessel, free from cracks. Globular body moderate cylindrical neck and flaring rim, base with circular indentation. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1367		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 1368		Roman Twin handled Glass Jar. c. 2nd - 3rd century AD. Height 3 in. Jar with fine trailed threading around. Pale green with dark green applied handles and trailing threads of green-aqua. Excellent multi-color iridescence. Perfect and pristine. An excellent, decorative example of its class. Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,006
Lot 1369		Syro-Palestine Decorative Terra cotta Shallow footed Plate. c. 6th century BC. Height 3 1/4 in. Diameter 9 in. The inside decoration shows varying geometric designs of stripes and lines in red, white and brown. Skillfully repaired. Larger than the usual and quite striking. Found near the Golan Heights. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold