Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 134

The Collectibles Auction

Antiquities

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 943		Roman Masterpiece: Bronze Oil Lamp, ca. 1st Century BC - 1st Century AD in Choice Condition. Museum quality antiquity depicting the head of a Roman Goddess with hair in tight curls pulled into a headdress on the graceful handle having exceptionally realistic details. A filling hole in the shape of a grape cluster is incised through the center with a round orifice for illumination at lamp's contoured tip. A circular base over which the weight of the lamp is concentrated is situated underneath giving the lamp remarkable stability. This fabulous ancient oil lamp is embellished with a stunning natural fine dark green and reddish-brown patina. A signature piece for any private or public collection. Width: 10 inches; Height: 6 inches; Depth: 4 inches. Weight: 1624 grams. Estimated Value $10,000 - 18,000 Ex Pars Coins, Gorny & Mosch Auction 235 in 2015, Lot 468 "From Bavarian Art Trade. Ex Collection M.O. acquired 1990s. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 944		Cypro-Mycenaean Pottery: Large Polychrome Amphora, Pigments Well Preserved and in Near Choice Condition. Ancient Cyprus was at the crossroads of the world and the island went through periods of a variety of cultural influences. From 700-600 B.C. the consistent pottery style is on full display with this wonderful piece. A beautiful polychrome amphora decorated with bands of red and black paint, the pigments strikingly well preserved. Overall this piece is in outstanding condition. We note one inch area of restoration on the edge of the mouth expertly done, as well as two much smaller chips and a small chip to base. But the entire body is intact and unrestored. An exceptionally handsome piece for any level of collector. 14 x 11 x 11". Estimated Value. Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 945		Early Imperial Roman Marble Torso of a Heroic Male Youth, Likely Dionysos or Apollo. A powerfully modeled fragment of an early Imperial Roman marble torso is exemplary of the highest quality of carving and technical expertise of the 1st Century AD. This aesthetic Rome adapted after conquering the Greeks and the Mediterranean world from the middle of the Third Century BC to the First Century BC. When Greek states were sacked, artistic treasures were brought back to Rome as trophies. Because of the demand, Greek sculptures emigrated to help meet the demand, founded Neo-Attic schools where these aesthetic traditions were further developed. This particular sculpture most closely associated with a type developed by Praxiteles in the middle of the 4th Century to test the limits of realistic representation and explore human form. To that end, the taste of the era for ideal muscular youths in sculpture was quickly popularized, the subjects of Apollo or Dionysos becoming immensely desirable. The impression of this carved statue is one of strength and power. Patinated to a variety of warm ivory tones by centuries of burial, the original surface of the marble has survived, providing an opportunity to observe just how skilled the finest of the Imperial sculptors were. The technical expertise in interpreting the god's muscles is quite impressive that one can sense the bones beneath the flesh at the joints. The scale is slightly smaller than life-size. Torso measures 14" in height (standing 18 inches on its museum quality custom base) 18" wide and 9" in depth. Weight is 110 pounds. On his shoulders are remnants of the leather straps likely from the diadem around his head. In magnificent relic condition, this is an exceptional ancient piece worthy of any level of collection. Five page documentation and certificate of authenticity from Antiquarium Ltd. July 1998 plus 12 additional pages of background information. Local pickup encourage otherwise outside shipping required to which we can recommend a trusted packing and shipping company. Estimated Value $8,000 - 15,000 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $10,938
Lot 946		Striking Roman Marble Likely the Mythological Satyr Marsyas from 1st Century AD. Beautiful partial marble torso likely of the Phrygian Satyr, Marsyas, connected with the earliest period of Greek/Roman music. Marsyas found the first flute that was thrown away by the goddess Athena who "did not care for the bloating of the cheeks" while playing. Marsyas however became so adept at the flute, he challenged the god Apollo to a musical contest. Marsyas lost because he couldn't play the flute upside down so Apollo had him tied to a tree and brutally flayed alive. Somewhere a lesson in hubris is buried in all that terror. As frequently portrayed in art, Marsyas has a muscular torso and a bit of a tail on his lower back as seen in this work. 16 x 12 x 8" and weighing 80-90 pounds. Local pickup encourage otherwise outside shipping required to which we can recommend a trusted packing and shipping company. Estimated Value $5,000 - 10,000 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $12,500
Lot 947		Roman Marble Head, Late 1st Century A.D. Falvian Period Likely Vespasian. The Flavian dynasty ruled the Roman Empire between AD 69 and 96, encompassing the reigns of Vespasian, and his two sons Titus and Domitian. This period is called the "Year of the Four Emperors". With Emperors Galba and Otho dying in rapid succession and Emperor Vitellius losing his position to Commander Vespasian, thus began the Flavian dynasty with Emperor Vespasian followed by his two sons 79-81 A.D. and Domitan 81-96 A.D. (his assassination). Vepasian ruled for 10 years and is credited for rebuilding Rome (after the civil war that preceded him) financial reform and began the construction of the Flavian Amphitheater which Titus completed and now referred to as The Colosseum. Flavian's bust can be seen on gold aurei and in the countless busts and art through history, always with a full round face. This bust is consistent with that representation and exudes strength and resolve. The detached head has a smashed nose, very common with Roman heads toppling over due to earthquake, fire or war. However the details of the hair, eyes lips and ears are present and impressive. In choice relic condition, this is remarkable piece and immensely appealing. 11.25 x 10 x 10" and the stand 6 x 10 x 10". Total height just shy of 18". Total weight of head 80-90 pounds. Local pickup encourage otherwise outside shipping required to which we can recommend a trusted packing and shipping company. Estimated Value $4,000 - 8,000 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $9,563
Lot 948		Exceptional Ancient Egyptian Bronze Figure of Isis Nursing the Infant Horus with Inlaid Eyes, ca. 26th Dynasty, 664-525 B.C. Isis, the protectress, typifies the maternal virtues of the female. Horus was the son of Isis and Osiris wearing his hair in the lock of youth. The goddess is seated with her right hand on her left breast, her feet resting on a small angled footstool, wearing a tripartite wig, cobra headdress surmounted by horned solar disk. This outstanding quality bronze boasts a beautiful dark green and reddish brown patina with Isis still having almost all its original inlaid eyes (left missing a tiny fragment.) Her feet, hands and cobra headdress exhibit excellent detail. Free from repairs, only the left horn is missing its tip flanking the solar disk. Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $3,500
Lot 949		Ancient Egyptian Green Faience Ushabti, Late Dynastic Period, ca. 380-343 BC. Impressive ushabti in blue-green glazes with sharp pharaonic details, crossed hands upon the chest holding the hoe and pick and having an incised seed bag behind the left shoulder. Ushabti has a plaited/braided false beard, cupped ears, almond shaped eyes and a tripartite wig. Carved hieroglyphs down front (untranslated) would normally mention the deceased and an invocation from the Egyptian Book of the Dead. 7.5 x 1.75 x 1.25" is posed on a lucite stand held securely with earthquake putty and wire clamp near base. I superior relic condition, piece displays magnificently. Estimated Value $800 - 1,500 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,805
Lot 950		Twelve (1) Piece Lot of a Variety Ethnographic Art, Mostly Pre-Columbian. Wonderful collection of predominantly Pre-Columbian pieces from across the Southern Americas. The highlight is a vessel from the Nahuas indigenous tribes of much of Mexico, Guatemalan or in this case Nicaragua. Much of it original polychrome paints are present and the pot itself quite appealing in shape. Museum grade reconstruction with virtually all the original pottery beautifully restored in place. 5.20 x 5 x 5". There are numerous terracotta figures and heads in the collection from Mexico, Costa Rica, Peru and Ecuador. A great many are on stands which adds immeasurably to their appeal. There are some very nice pieces here. Estimated Value $800 - 1,200 From the Collection of Carol and Richard Basler. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $525
Lot 951		Three Miniature Ancient Greco-Roman Terracotta Heads in Choice Condition. Three immensely appealing Greek/Roman terracotta heads. While these fragments are slightly smaller than a ping-pong ball, nothing is shortchanged with regards to their beauty and craftsmanship. Usually this small sculptures depicted deities, frequently Artemis, Aphrodite, Hebe and Leto and were left behind in certain areas with candles and incense as offerings. On stands, the tallest measures 5", the second 4.5" and the shortest 3". Outstanding relic condition with no cracks or repairs. Estimated Value $600 - 1,000 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $733
Lot 952		Collection of Six Bronze Luristan Spear Points, Great Visual Appeal, Nicely Presented, 1200-800 BC. Three small bronze Luristan spear tips, 1.5 - 1.75" in height combine with three spear points 4 - 5.5" in height, each set nicely presented in a fan-like array on thin stands. All six in excellent condition and having wonderful age patina. Estimated Value $400 - 600 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 953		Romano-Egyptian Terracotta Head of a Female Deity ca. 1st Century BC-2nd Century AD. A fine Romano-Egyptian terracotta figure depicting the head of a goddess having particularly fine details in the face and in the elaborated head piece. Head measures 3.5" and with custom stand, 5.5" tall. Quite an appealing piece and in fine relic condition. There is a tiny catalog/reference number on verso at base of head executed in black ink. Estimated Value $300 - 500 From the Collection of Carol and Richard Basler. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $375
Lot 954		Ancient Terracotta Pilgrim's Flask with Overall Light Iridescence. Ancient Pilgrim's Flask: such a vessel was necessary to hold and transport precious oils and unguents. Likely from 4th Century A.D. this example is quite fine and having overall light iridescence. So many cultures created this style of vessel; Roman, Greek, Middle Eastern even East Asia spanning over 6 hundred years. 4.5 x 3.75" and in excellent condition with no chips, cracks or repairs. Estimated Value $300 - 600 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 955		Greek Terracotta Hollow-Backed Relief Fragment of a Bearded Male Wearing a Tall Palmette Headdress. Beautiful Greek terracotta hollow-backed relief fragment of a handsome bearded male wearing a tall palmette headdress centered with a rosette. Fragment is large 5 x 3" and displays beautifully on custom stand. ca. 4th-3rd Century BC. Estimated Value $300 - 500 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $408
Lot 956		Two Modern Carved Portrait Sculptures of Mayan King K'inich Janaab Pakal I, One of Amethyst, one of Bloodstone. Two very well done stone carvings from Mexico of Mayan King Pakal. One is carved of amethyst and with onyx stand is 5.5 x 3 x 3" and in mint condition. The other piece stands slightly taller 6 x 2.5 x 2.5" including faceted onyx stand and carved of bloodstone with sterling silver neck collar at base and ear plugs. Both pieces were obtained in the same gallery, with the bloodstone head signed "J. Comes Mexico" (and marked 925 sterling). Also mint condition. Estimated Value $250 - 400 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $128