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Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 586		Roman Aubergine Glass Juglet with indentations. 3rd-4th Century AD. Completely intact. A superb quality example of aubergine glass. Fine iridescent with some natural encrustations. On a Lucite stand. Height: 11 cm (4¼"). Estimated Value $1,500 - 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 587		Sidonian mold-blown amber glass "Date Flask". 1st-2nd Century AD. Rim expertly restored. Fine silvery iridescent patina. On a custom Lucite stand. Height: 7.8 cm (3¼"). Judean Date Flasks are rare and always in great demand. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500. 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 588		Roman Carnelian Gold Earring, ca. 1st Century AD. A gold earring with a broad oval face and granulated edge boarder; centered with a brilliant read carnelian bezel; original earing wire still intact. Measures: 25 X 15 mm. Estimated Value $400 - 500. Ex Sotheby's, London, 4 May 1970, Lot 42 part. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $276
Lot 589		Roman Bronze Eagle Statuette, ca. 1st-3rd Century AD. A detailed eagle surmounted on the head of a cow. The details of eagle and cow's bodies are carefully delineated and are beautifully executed. A miniature masterpiece. Measures: 34 X 26 mm. Estimated Value $250 - 300. Ex Bedelle Jewelry Collection, Boston, 1967. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $192
Lot 590		Roman Pyramidal Signet, ca. 1st-3rd Century AD. A white chalcedony pyramidal signet engraved on three sides of piece. First side is engraved with the image of Mercury wearing a helmet standing left; he has a money bag draped over left arm and holds a spear, or caduceus, on right arm. The reverse side depicts similar helmeted Mercury but he walks left and holds a leafy caduceus. The bottom is engraved with a soldier wearing a crested helmet and walking left; he holds a large shield behind himself with left arm. Drilled for suspension. Measures: 24 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 $192
Lot 591		Decorative Bronze Attachment, ca. 1st-3rd Centuries AD. Female head facing, with short, centrally, parted hair. From the head, in a crest-like shape, two curved volutes with raised circular protrusions, the center recurring into a double volute, each with a circular protrusion; surmounted by a partial hand. The reverse bears two partial attachment pins. These attachments were commonly found on Roman parade helmets, elaborate furniture, large bronze implements, etc. Pleasing emerald green patina. Measures: 6 X 5 cm. Estimated Value $200 - 250. Ex Collection of Major General Cornelius Mann, Shooter Hill, England. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $120
Lot 592		Byzantine Gold Cross, 6th-8th Century AD. Consists of four equal arms, each arm has a dark stone inlaid into gold, protruding from a center that decorated with five gold granulation pellets. Around the perimeter of the piece is am embellishment of finely twisted gold decoration. Loop attached to top for suspension. Wearable. Measures: 21.5 X 16 mm. Weighs: 2 gm. Estimated Value $500 - 700. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $870
Lot 593		Byzantine. A 4-piece lot of Bronze Bread stamps, ca. 6th-7th Century AD. 1) A round stamp with a handle, pierced for attachment. Decorated with a cross. Measures: 45 X 44 mm. Weighs: 62.7 gm. 2) A cross-shaped stamp with handle and loop. Decorated with circle in center and two in each arm. Measures: 30 X 35 X 35 mm. Weighs: 19.1 gm. 3) A stamp with three arms, protruding from the center, with handle. Measures: 35 X 35.5 mm. Weighs: 47 gm. 4) A round stamp with short handle, pierced for attachment. Decorated with a cross that is surrounded by two circles. Measures: 18.5 X 23.5 mm. Weighs: 14.7 gm. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $312
Lot 594		Asia. Circa 19th Century Decorative Horses. Pair of ceremonial wooden horses partially covered in hand-wrought copper. Elaborate saddle with bells attached. Height: 11" and 9". Sold as a pair. Estimated Value $300 - 400. Estate of Alexander White III Estate of Alexander White III. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $102
Lot 595		Greek. Apulia. Daunian Ware, circa 500-400 BC. Bulbous Jar with vertical cat-ear handle. Unglazed terra cotta with banded stripes and linear decorations of orange and dark brown. Excellent condition and intact. A rare piece is such choice condition. Height: 7". Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,300. The Arden Family Holdings of Beverly Hills. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $432
Lot 596		Pre-Columbian. 8-piece group. Consists of various cultures and periods. Includes 3 volcanic stone figures, 3 terra-cotta bowls and a terra-cotta head jar plus a standing warrior figure (upper portion only). Estimated Value $400 - 500. Estate of Alexander White III Estate of Alexander White III. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $420
Lot 597		The Alexander White III Collection of Artifacts and Relics. Housed in a desk top 4-drawer wooden and glass writer's cabinet is a collection of 70 items. Consists of numerous periods and cultures such as Egyptian, Luristan, Greek, Roman, Sasanian and Byzantine. We note the following: Ancient Egyptian mummy bead necklace, amulets and an overseer faience Ushabiti; Small Roman glass vials and bronze figures. A highlight item is a lovely Roman bronze lion's head with ring, probably used as a door or furniture handle; Sasanian stamp seals; A collection of Byzantine bronze crosses including reliquary types and a silver communion spoon. We even note some small musket balls and Civil War bullets. Includes the wooden cabinet. A most unusual offering of small treasures that should be inspected prior to bidding. Lot of 70 items. Estimated Value $2,000-UP. Estate of Alexander White III Estate of Alexander White III. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,220
Lot 598		Rare Romanesque Venetian Limestone Lion of St. Marks. Carved Istrian limestone lion of St. Marks, most likely from a provincial Lombard chruch. The lion's head and mane is set upon its own pedestal, the mouth is partially open, the stone, originally, a light cream patina. As a result of the most natural of weathering to exposure to the elements, piece certainly exhibits its centuries old age, nevertheless clearly enhancing its appeal. Lion stands 16" x 9½" x 18" and weighs approximately 175 pounds. Buyer responsible for third party shipping. Once again, please note the weight. Estimated Value $1,500-UP. Provenance: Ex Bob Willoughby Collection. Bob Willoughby was one of the most acclaimed Hollywood photographers of the 1940s and 1950s and amassed a prominent collection of antiquities in his lifetime., Estate of Alexander White III. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $923
Lot 599		Veracruz, Mexico 600-900 A.D. Remarkable, standing, moulded full hollow figure in "sonriente" style of light buff color clay with raised arms, Veracruz, Mexico. Figure stands 12" x 6" x 2" and is displayed on custom black lucite base. Comes with original registry and COA. In excellent condition. Estimated Value $1,500-UP. Purchased from Lands Beyond Ltd., in 1969, in New York City which remains in business today. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $600
Lot 600		Mycenaean Pottery. Two-handled Storage Jar, circa 1300-1100 BC. Terra cotta with decorative dots and banded stripes of dark brown and red. Excellent condition, free of breaks and repairs. Width 4½. Estimated Value $500 - 700. The Arden Family Holdings of Beverly Hills. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $308
Lot 601		Canaanite Bronze Duck-Bill (Elanite) Axe Head, circa 1730-1550 BC. Middle Bronze Age weapon. Excellent condition. On a custom Lucite stand. Height: 4½". Estimated Value $500 - 600. Cf: Superior Galleries Fine Antiquities Auction June 8-9, 1993, lot 364 The Arden Family Holdings of Beverly Hills. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $168
Lot 602		Roman Glass Tall Dark Turquoise Flask, circa 3rd-4th Century AD. Free blown, with a rounded end and a globular swelling in the middle. Superb condition, free from cracks or repairs. On a wooden base. Height 6½". Estimated Value $500 - 600. The Arden Family Holdings of Beverly Hills. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $330
Lot 603		Egyptian Bronze Nefertum Amulet, circa 26th Dynasty. She wears a lotus-headdress and was the god of unguents. Choice condition, intact. Reddish-green patina. On a custom Lucite base. Height: 70 mm. Estimated Value $400 - 500. The Arden Family Holdings of Beverly Hills. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $300
Lot 604		Greek. South Italian Skyphos. Gnathian Ware, circa 360-330 BC. Grapevine, foliage, rosettes and geometric motif decorations on black background, one side. Choice condition, no cracks or repairs. Height: 3½". Estimated Value $400 - 500. The Arden Family Holdings of Beverly Hills. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 605		Roman Glass Twin Handle Jar, circa 3rd-4th Century AD. Clear green with darker green handles. Superb condition, no cracks o repairs. Free standing. Height: 3½". Estimated Value $350 - 400. The Arden Family Holdings of Beverly Hills. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $420
Lot 606		Roman Glass Bulbous Bottle, circa 2nd century AD. A delicate bottle with areas of iridescence. Intact and choice with a micro chip on lip. Height 4". On a custom Lucite stand. Estimated Value $300 - 400. The Arden Family Holdings of Beverly Hills. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $156
Lot 607		Roman Glass Double Balsamarium, circa 3rd-4th Century AD. Pale green with areas of violet and blue iridescence. Superb condition, free of cracks or repairs. Height: 6". On a custom Lucite stand. Estimated Value $300 - 400. The Arden Family Holdings of Beverly Hills. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $300
Lot 608		Old Babylonian UR III Cuneiform Clay Tablet, circa 2100-1600 BC. Economical text. Excellent condition. Size: 37 mm x 41 mm. Estimated Value $300 - 400. The Arden Family Holdings of Beverly Hills. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $953
Lot 609		Roman Glass Tear Bottle, circa 1st-2nd century AD. Pale yellow and green. Superb condition, free from cracks or repairs. Height: 4". On a custom Lucite stand. Estimated Value $250 - 300. The Arden Family Holdings of Beverly Hills. View details	Realized $144
Lot 610		Hellenistic Etruscan Terracotta Architectual Plaque. Molded Terracotta Architectural Plaque with 3-dimensional floral and scalloped palmette designs, H: 6½in. W: 14 in. C. 4th - 6th Century. Weight: 6.8lbs. Two large vertical repairs. Lot also includes a round terracotta cypriot pot, 4 x 3½ in., with four small chips around the lip. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $295

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