Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 79

Antiquities

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 689		Attic "Owl" Skyphus, c. 340 B.C. Red figured "Owl" skyphus, each side of the cup with ancient Greek League symbol of an Owl facing right between laurel branches; 3 x 6" (8.9cm). Excellent condition. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $990
Lot 690		Phrygian, circa 8th-6th Century B.C., Gold Bow Type Fibula. From the west-central part of Anatolia (Turkey). The Phrygians are most famous for their legendary kings of the heroic age. Phrygian power reached its zenith during the 8th century B.C. under Midas, who turned whatever he touched to gold. Superb condition. Can be worn as a pin. Very rare. *Weight: 6. gm.* Diameter: 25 mm. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,680
Lot 691		Ancient Babylonian Double-Edge Bronze Sword, circa 700-600 B.C. The double-edge blade with incised vertical lines terminates with a mid-rib grip and domed rib. Well known during the Biblical period of Judean history, Alexander the Great certainly would have recognized this sword in the hands of his Persian adversaries during the battles against King Darius. Intact and free from repairs. Fine green and brown patina. Length: 25". Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. Ex Axel Guttmann Collection Germany (purchased through Gary Hendershott). View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,640
Lot 692		Babylonia Hematite Cylinder Seal, circa 1925-1595 B.C. Excellent presentation scene of a standing goddess in patterned garment holding a spear and facing a king (?) A small dancing male figure behind with star, eagle and other symbols. Size: 10 x 25 mm. Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 693		Old Babylonian White Marble Cyinder Seal, circa III Dynasty, 2500-2000 BC. A rare contest scene depicting two lions attacking two antelopes. Size: 27 mm. Estimated Value $300 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $360
Lot 694		Akkadian Serpentine Cylinder Seal, circa 2300-2000 BC. Incised is a presentation scene with seated priest to left and two attendants to right. Size: 20 mm. Includes a baked impression. Estimated Value $300 - 400. Ex The Time Machine. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $180
Lot 695		Neo-Assyrian Rock Crystal Cylinder Seal, circa 1st Millennium BC. Depicts two winged four-legged creature and an attacking lion. Size: 23 mm. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $480
Lot 696		Assyrian/Babylonian Lapis Lazuli Cylinder Seal, circa 1800-1200 BC. Depicts Ras Shamra and wife in prayer with a cuneiform inscription. Size: 6 x 12 mm. Estimated Value $400 - 500. Ex Paul Rabin collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $276
Lot 697		Iranian Terra Cotta Zoomorphic Vessel. Circa 3rd - 1st Century B.C. In the form of a ram with horns curling. Intact and very attractive. Rare. Length: 11"; Height: 8". Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. Ex Christie's New York, December 5, 2012. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $599
Lot 698		Luristan Iron Age Axe Head. C. 1st millennium BC. Remnants of a museum sticker on one side. Length 7½". Estimated Value $100 - 200. From a Beverly Hills Estate. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $240
Lot 699		Bactria. Pair of Silver Bowls, circa 1st Century B.C.-2nd Century A.D. Each with a relief within a beaded border: a. Facing female bust, arms below bust; b. Laureate male bust facing right. Minor repairs and some cracks, intact and quite choice. Very Rare. Diameter: 5" and 5¼". Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,276
Lot 700		Egyptian Miniature Alabaster Amphora. Circa 1st millenium BC. Size: 59 mm. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $234
Lot 701		Ancient Egyptian Bronze Eye of Horus, Late Dynastic Period, 1085-380 BC. Inset with polished carved stones flanking the iris. Size: 86 mm x 13 mm. An impressive object of antiquity. Perfect for an ophthalmologist! Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $234
Lot 702		Roman Gold Earrings, c. 3rd Century AD. A matched set with minor individual variations. Each is comprised of a figure of Cupid on a matrix of white material, perhaps bone or glass paste, inset in a twisted gold wire frame. In the rear of each is attached a gold wire for insertion into the earlobe. Cupid leans (to the left in one earring and right in the other) against an upturned torch and is in a posture of mourning; legs crossed and arms folded, chin resting on palm. The subject's posture in combination with the upturned torch may mark these earrings as funerary in purpose. Dimensions approximately: 1.4 cm x 1.3 cm. Choice condition, each with a faint hairline crack that was probably present since antiquity. Estimated Value $800 - 900. Published in Freeman & Sear's MBS 12, Oct. 28, 2005, lot 684. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 703		Roman "Cavalry Parade" Helmet, c. 200-300 A.D. Height: 26.5 cm; Worn at equestrian exercises known as "Hippica Gymnasia" during religious festivals celebrated by the Roman Military and during diplomatic events for visiting officials from the Roman provinces. Formed of hammered bronze with remnants of silver tinning, the high-arching crest with a peaked double ridge and a repoussé "Bust of Minerva" at the front of the crest, the goddess is also depicted with a triple-crested helmet and scaly aegis on her breast plate with central gorgoneion, with her shield on left shoulder, the helmet with molded ear protection, perforated at edge for attachment of a silver face mask along the visor below the Minera bust. Along with this elaborate helmet the cavalryman would carry a special gilted shield and wear an embroidered tunic as Rome's finest. Estimated Value $20,000 - 25,000. Morven Collection from Royal-Athena Galleries, New York, 1988, cf. The Armor of Imperial Rome, London, pp. 128-9 and M. Junkelman, Romissche Kampf und Turnierrustungen: Guttman Collection, VI pp. 106-7. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $45,600
Lot 704		Roman Cavalry Flag Standard, c. 200 A.D. Rare. From the Roman Province of Syria (Syria was the wealthiest Roman province besides Egypt). Bronze (40.5cm, tall); decorated in repoussé with four registers depicting the Syrian Dieties of Jupiter Dolichenus and Juno Regina (worship of Jupiter Dolichenus was popular amongst Roman soliders) in the center standing atop a bull and goat respectively, above busts of Sol and Luna who together mean eternity, the lower register with the founders of Rome Dioscuri, Castor and Pollux, each holding a horse, with flaming altars between them, Imperial Roman Eagle at the apex with a wreath in his beak. Excellent condition. Estimated Value $10,000 - 1,200. Axel Guttman Collection, Germany. Acquired in 1992, Munich Gallery. Cf. K. Gschwantler, Guss ud Form, Bronzen der Antikensammlung, Vienna, 1986, pp. 142-143, pl. 284, for similar flag. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $18,000
Lot 705		A Rare East Roman "Gold Crown from Phoencia c. 100 AD. Roman Province of Syria - large sheet gold crown "Diadem" finely made and complete with both sides. One of the wealthiest provinces in the Roman Empire, Syria became Rome's largest and most prolific trading area providing raw materials, including gold, for the Roman Empire. Mounted on a clear plastic board. Size: 9½" x 9½". Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000. From the Axel Guttmann Collection Germany. Acquired in Cologne, 1969. Ex Gary Hendershott Coll., lot 13; Ex Christies, Sale 9832, April 28, 2004, lot 415. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,100
Lot 706		Roman Gladiatorial Dagger Hilt with "Eagle Head Pommel", c. 1st-2nd Century A.D. Rare short sword hilt used by Gladiators in the Colosseum when they fought to the death for the pleasure of ancient Romans. Bronze; 5 x 4" (13cm long); with a projecting bust of "Minera" at base of eagle head pommel, wearing a high crested helmet and aegis, eagle incised with feather detail, a rectangular sectioned empty socket would easily accomodate a double edge blade of the period making a complete sword. Excellent condition. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $7,500
Lot 707		Roman Period Jewish Mezuzah, circa 1st-3rd Century A.D. The Hebrew amulet called a Mezuzah is decorated with a raised menorah and an attached suspension loop. Very Rare. *Weight: 4.2, France*. Length: 25 mm. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $5,280
Lot 708		Five Roman Gladiator Discus Lamps, c. 2nd-3rd Century AD. All Roman Terracotta oil lamps, each molded in high relief. Two depicting a standing Gladiator wearing a crested helmet holding sword and shield; one showing a visored helmet with crest and plume; one with combat scene of two Gladiators, one on his knees in defeat; one helmeted Gladiator bust with laurel wreath. Some traces of stamp underside. All in excellent condition. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. Axel Guttman Collection, Published: IM Junkelman, Das Spiel Mit dem Tod, Mainz, 2000 illustrated on p. 143, pl. 225. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,760
Lot 709		Roman "Pilgrim Flask" Depicting Gladiators in Combat, c. 2nd-3rd Century. From the era of Christian persecution period. Pottery flask moulded on each side of the circular body with a Murmillo and Provacator Gladiator in combat, flanked by birds, within a laurel wreath border;double handle mouth; 10 x 12" (29.2cm). Completely intact with some expert restoration. Fine condition. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. Axel Guttmann Collection, Germany. Acquired 1987, Cologne. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 710		Roman Bronze Bust of a Youth, circa 1st Century AD, Julio-Claudian period. Draped bust three-quarter facing right, holding wolf cub in right arm. Left arm draped missing. Fine green and brown patina. Height: 5". Includes custom stand. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,968
Lot 711		Pair of Roman Gold Earrings, Balkan Region, Circa 2nd-3rd Century A.D. Hoop with teardrop shaped shield with inlaid green glass, surrounded by filigree border and clover boss; a tight spiral neck, terminating with fine granulation. In choice wearable condition. *Weight: 7gr.* Length: 60 mm. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. Ex German collector, before 2000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,380
Lot 712		Large Roman Gilt Bronze Fibula, circa 2nd-3rd Century A.D. Large standard Roman fibula, gold over bronze, with reddish-green patina. Rare this large. Free from repairs. Length: 3¾". Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. Ex Phil Jones purchase, before 2000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $600
Lot 713		Roman Limestone, c. 3rd-5th Century, Christian Chi-Rho Oil Lamp Mold. A very rare and early Roman Period Christian lamp mold with the earliest form of a Christian cross, the "Chi-Rho" being the first two letters X and P of the Greek word for "Christ." The Roman Emperor Constantine I (also called "The Great") became the first Christian leader when he had a vision "that under this Chi-Rho" sign he would conquer his adversaries, thus he ordered the Chi-Rho painted on the shields and flags of his armies before the battle at the Milvian Bridge. Excellent condition. Size: Length 21.6 cm. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. From the Axel Gutmann Collection, Cologne, Germany 1987. Purchased thru Gary Hendershott. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,199
Lot 714		Roman Limestone, c. 3rd-5th Century, Christian Oil Lamp Mold. Roman Limestone, c. 3rd-5th Century, Christian Oil Lamp Mold. A very rare and early Roman - Christian oil lamp mold depicting the symbol of St. Peter. The earliest Christian apostlic secret symbol of St. Peter, recalling when Jesus first met Peter at the sea of Galilee and made him a "fisher of men." Excellent condition. Size: Length 21.6 cm. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. From the Axel Gutmann Collection, Cologne, Germany 1987. Purchased thru Gary Hendershott. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $720
Lot 715		Roman Bronze Bust of Bacchus Applique, circa 2nd-3rd Century A.D. The Roman god of wine depicted with an ivy leaf and bunch of grapes. Beautiful dark brown patina. Choice condition. Diameter: 60 mm. Estimated Value $700 - 900. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 716		Roman Period Green Glass and Bronze Ring, circa 200-400 AD. An unpolished cylindrical piece of green glass fashioned onto a bronze ring, from the era when Egypt was ruled by the Romans. An artifact from the period after the Ptolemaic Kings and Cleopatra. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 717		Roman Bronze Female Mask Handle. Solid cast bronze of a female mask with triangular crown and long curls. Lovely green patina. Choice condition. Height: 37.5 mm. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 718		Rooster & Hen - In Bronze and Terracotta, Rome, 2nd-3rd century AD. A charming lot, consisting of a rooster brooch, and a lamp with hen and chicks motif. The rooster in silvered bronze, with niello decoration. Aside from slight losses to the bird's comb, foot and tip of tail, most of silvering and niello remains, along with the pin being intact on the reverse. The lamp in a beige-buff ware, with sharply molded discus showing a hen surrounded by four chicks. Lamp intact, with maker's name on reverse, and some traces of the lamp's dark brown glaze. Lengths: 1-1/4"; 4". Lot of 2 items. Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 719		Siren & Pegasus - Terracotta Figurine & Lamp. Greece & Rome, c. 400 BC - 150 AD. A fantastic pair of creatures. One, a molded small siren figurine, in reddish-orange ware. In this version, with the head and upper torso of a woman, on the body of a bird. She stands with wings spread, holding a flower to her breast. Sharply molded, but somewhat worn, with losses to wing tips. Likely Sicily, 5th century BC. Additionally, a Roman lamp with volute nozzle and flying Pegasus in discus. Maker's mark of a "T" on base. Intact, with much of brown glaze remaining, and some calcareous patina. Lengths: 3"; 4-1/8". Lot of 2 items. Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $394
Lot 720		Roman Glass Balsamarium, circa 300-400 AD. Twin handles with trailed spiral decoration at neck .Pale green with fine iridescense. Intact and free from repairs. Height: 6" . Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $504
Lot 721		Greco-Roman Bronze Incuse Ring. Features standing figure of Athena (Roman Minerva) advancing right with owl before. Wearable. Includes baked impression. Size: 10. Estimated Value $250 - 350. Ex The Time Machine. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $192
Lot 722		ROMAN. Bronze dagger. 100 BC. L: 27 cm. With stand. Estimated Value $200 - 300. Ex Joseph S. Melchione Collection. Purchased from Sadigh Gallery Ancient Art, 7 December 1993. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $528
Lot 724		Large Pair of Byzantine Gold Earrings, Balkan Region, Circe 6th-8th Century A.D. Elongated form of a cluster of roundels (pomegranates?) decorated with a chevron pattern, gold wire and large hoop. Weight: 26.3 gr. Length: 84 mm. Choice condition. Estimated Value $5,000 - 7,000. Ex German collector, prior to 2000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $6,000
Lot 725		Byzantine Bronze Symbolic Amulet, circa 4th-12th Century AD. Very rare amulet with various religious symbols on one side and a magic square on the other. Worn but mostly legible. Size: 26x x 36 mm. Amulets such as this were used by Jews, Christians and Moslems. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 726		Byzantine Bronze Stamp Seal, circa 7th-9th century. Greek inscriptioion: ΠIOAPZΠΣΩIIZ with a cross above. Size: 15 mm. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 727		Antique Silver Coin Pendants. Consists of 3 different silver coins made into pendants as follows: 1650 Germany, Nurnberg Silver Klippe. Half Taler Size (38 mm.) issued to commemorate the Treaty of Westphalia; 1763 Germany, Wurzburg 20 Kreuzer; 1749 Italy, Lucca, Scudo. St. Martin on horseback sharing his coat with a begger. Each with a suspension loop. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $240
Lot 728		Antique Asian Gold Lion Earrings. Probably Chinese origin. Large hoop earrings of 20 kt yellow gold stylized lions. Beautifully decorated and well made. Superb condition. Weight 12.2 gr. Each 28 mm. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $630
Lot 729		Pre-Columbian Chavin White Standing Pot, circa 100 B.C. The Chavin culture lived in modern-day Peru and had a distinctive art and culture. Thought to be a religious cult, they had specific pottery styles such as this effigy pot. With a bright white finish, this is a beautiful anthropomorphic figure holding a kero and an important artifact from a long extinguished culture. Height: 21". Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $677
Lot 730		Pre-Columbian Standing Figure - Nyarit (West Mexico) circa 100 AD. Nyarit is an archeological region of Western Mexico known for its spectacular earthenware sculpture. Nyarit pieces are highly sought after by collectors. This muscular standing figure has painted short pants and inscribed feet and hands. With some repair at the left arm, the work is otherwise in very choice condition. Height: 14". The intense face and head with ears pierced makes this a wonderful display piece. Estimated Value $750 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $960
Lot 731		Pre-Columbian Zoomorphic Pottery Vessel, Possibly Chavin - circa 100 B.C. This attractive and important vessel has zoomorphic handles depicting dogs with what are possibly turtle shells. In Meso-American mythology, the gods would sometimes play tricks on animals with this animal resulting in its hybrid form found on this vessel. In excellent condition, the face is painted with white paint and has white deities painted around the upper central region above a white band on the burnished orange finished pot. Height:12". Estimated Value $750 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $600
Lot 732		Pre-Columbian Black Chavin Standing Effigy Pot, circa 100 B.C. At two feet tall (including stand), this black Chavin standing effigy pot is from the Gillyard Collection in Gainesville, Florida. Examples such as these are very rare. The anthropomorphic incisions include a round-eyed face and short arms at the chest. Height: 15". Metal display stand included. A very attractive piece. Estimated Value $750 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,800
Lot 733		Rare 17th Century European Gentleman's or Military Officer's Gauntlets. Finely made gauntlets of kid leather, ornately embroidered with bullion wire brocade and piping. Red silk cuff borders. Personal items such as these fine gauntlets from this period are extremely rare and this example represents one of the finest pairs in existence. Only noblemen or high-ranking officers would have been able to afford such items and being utilitarian, they seldom survived the ages. Condition: Very fine. Showing age wear and patina. Minor moth nips and tracking present in places. Minor sticker marking. Estimated Value $700 - 800. Ex: Sir Frederick Richmont Bart, Jan. 18, 2007 (paid $3250.). View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,560
Lot 734		Greek / Illyrian Classic Bronze Helmet, circa 500-400 B.C. The type of helmet worn by the armies of Alexander the Great. The Illyrians were defeated by Alexander's father Philip II about the time Alexander was born in Pella in 356 BC. When Alexander was just 20 years old, he defeated the Illyrian leader Cleitus in 335 BC; Cleitus' Illyrian forces joined with Alexander during his conquest of the world. An excellent domed helmet with beautiful patina and long cheekpieces with a short flange, two raised ridges running over the crown, the helmet perimeter plain, attachment nail head at center front. The incised guidelines were for decorative attachments of horsehair or feathered plumes. Small restored one inch crack at front of helmet, otherwise, overall fine condition. An excellent example. Measures 9" (24.7 cm) high. Estimated Value $14,000 - 16,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $18,000
Lot 735		A Greek Kopis Short Sword from the Time of Alexander the Great. Greek iron deepeeka falcata "kopis" sword, with a heavy single-edged blade widening towards the point, multiple fullers on both sides; the tang with several holes, retaining some of the bronze rivets that held the bone grip plates, now lacking. Restored with minor replacements. L. 14 1/8 in. (36 cm.). The Greek 'Kopis' short sword was perhaps the last line of defense for the ancient Greek warrior, be he cavalryman, infantryman or any soldier on the field of battle. Indeed Alexander the Great, perhaps the most famous and successful conqueror in history, preferred this weapon. Made for close-in combat, the kopis was designed to do what its Greek name 'koptus' implies: to cut. It was the ultimate fighting weapon and Alexander used it to conquer the known world when this fighting sword was produced circa 340 BC. This is the ultimate ancient killing machine built into a short sword capable of being used in man-to-man combat. With its wrap-around grip designed to keep the weapon in the warrior's hand, the kopis was typically 20 inches in length, with a sharpened concave blade like this. The kopis is depicted in ancient Greek vase paintings as being in a hero's hand, striking down the aggressor. The kopis was so successful as the weapon of choice that it made its way all across the Greek Isles and, much to the consternation of Alexander the Great, to his enemies, the Persians. This is an excellent example of one of the weapons used to conquer the known, ancient world. Rare; even the famous collection of Ancient Weapons collected by the late Axel Gutman did not have a Kopis sword. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500. Ex Royal Athena Gallery, German collection, 5th-3rd century B.C. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $10,200
Lot 736		Campania Lekyrhos Vase, 4th Century B.C. Red-Figure Squat Lekythos. Magna Graecia, Campania, c. 375-350 B.C. From the Whiteface-Frignano Group. Neatly potted and substantial, the vessel of ovoid shape on flat base, with narrow neck and thick funnel mouth. Painted with deeper red wash and black glaze, with the woman's flesh and other details picked out in white and yellow-ochre. Front side shows woman seated left, while a youth stands on one foot before her. A large palmette occupies the back side. Vessel reassembled from several large pieces, requiring only very minor restoration. Height: 9" (22.5 cm). An attractive early example with fine paint and surfaces. Overall excellent condition. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $3,600
Lot 737		Mycenaean Terracotta Floral Amphora, circa1400-1200 BC. Brown and red floral patterns. Intact, choice quality and free from chipping. Height: 6'. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,200
Lot 738		Greek South Italian Red-Figure Kylix Cup, circa 350-300 BC. Decorated with two actors surrounded by leaf pattern. Intact and very choice. Diameter: 7¾". Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $870
Lot 739		Greek Terra Cotta Net Design Lekythos, circa 5th Century BC. Reddish brown painted slip. Intact and quite lovely. Height: 5". Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $408

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