Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 139

Antiquities

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 176		Large Roman Bronze Oil Lamp Circa 1st Century B.C. - 1st Century A.D. Horse head with braided mane handle, gracefully positioned over filling holes. Hard marbel-like mottled sea-green patina. Intact and gree from repairs. We note some scrapes and marks ont he base, probably from testing the patina. A museum quality Roman bronze oil lamp. 8" in length, 4" in height. Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000 From a West Cost Collector. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,268
Lot 177		Greek Solid Bronze Bust Fragment of Hercules Circa 3rd Century B.C. - 1st Century B.C. Muscular bust and shoulders of Hercules. Well detailed, pleasing dark green patina. Height 53 mm. Estimated Value $1,500 - 3,000 From a West Coast Collector. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 178		Greco-Roman Alabaster Male Head Fragment. Greco-Roman alabaster male head fragment wearing a petasos cap. Circa 3rd century B.C. - 1st century B.C. Measures ~47mm. Estimated Value $350 - 500 From a West Cost Collector. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 179		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 180		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 $1,800 - 1,800 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 181		Greek Bronze Pilos Helmet of Conical Form With Cheek Flaps, Outstanding Display Piece. Hellenistic period circa 4th-3rd century B.C. By the end of the 5th century B.C. this style of helmet was adopted by the Spartans and became a popular infantry helmet. The perforation holes present were intended to hold woven horse hair or similar material for comfort. In choice condition with fine dark green and brown patina. Intact with minor restoration by Elizabeth Drolet (Getty Museum referral) in the attachment of the flaps. Accompanied by a wood helmet stand. 14.5 x 8.5". Estimated Value $7,500 - 10,000 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $4,550
Lot 182		Exceptional Greco-Roman Bronze Hand Remnant from a Full Statue ca. 3rd Century B.C. to 2nd Century A.D. Remarkably graceful bronze hand fragment intact after expert restoration to two fingers by Elizabeth Drolet (Getty Museum referral.) Hand has original encrusted dark green and brown patination and yet one still sees the natural graceful lines of a a hand reaching out. A magnificent piece that displays beautifully. 11.5 x 4", 4lbs 5oz. Circa 3rd century B.C. - 2nd century A.D. Estimated Value $5,000 - 7,000 From a Santa Barbara, California Collector. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $5,000
Lot 183		Fine Collection of 23 Greco-Roman Gemstone Intaglios Including Carnelian, Agate, Jasper, Sardonyx and More. Collection of Greco-Roman gemstone intaglios, while highly collected by antiquities collectors, these ancient works of art make for spectacular contemporary jewelry. While mostly used as rings, we have seen bracelets and necklaces as well. Almost all standing figures of gods and goddesses deeply etched as well as a few seated. A fine, diverse collection. Intaglios range from 9mm to 17mm. Estimated Value $1,800 - 2,500 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,015
Lot 184		Antique Bronze Head of Sukhothai Buddha on Wood Pedestal. Handsome antique bronze head of a Sukhothai Buddha head fragment several hundred years old in age. Having deep age patination that is immensely appealing this bronze is 5.5 x 3 x 3" and on stand is 8 x 3 x 3". In superb relic condition. Estimated Value $400 - 800 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $247
Lot 185		Partial Greco-Roman Ring with a Spectacular Intaglio of a Rooster, a Very Important Symbol in Roman Times as Helios' Sacred Animal. Exceptional intaglio still intact in its partial bronze ring of a rooster. Since antiquity, the rooster has been a sacred animal in some cultures and deeply embedded within various religious belief systems and religious worship. Perhaps because the rooster has an ancient association as a divine messenger. To the left of the bird is an urn filled with stalks in equally great. An outstanding intaglio worthy of any level of collector. 10.86 x 9.30 mm. Estimated Value $300 - 500 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $182
Lot 186		Rare, Ancient Egyptian Carved Carnelian Bead of the Head of a Cat PLUS. Rare, choice ancient Egyptian carved carnelian bead of the head of a cat. Terrific detail and in exceptional condition, bead measures 14.4 x 9.2mm and indeed was originally strung as tiny drill hole visible just under the ears. Estimated Value $250 - 400 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 187		Large Carnelian Intaglio of Jupiter Crowning Fortuna in Outstanding Detail. Beautifully carved carnelian intaglio with outstanding clarity of Jupiter crowning Fortuna in wonderful detail. Oval intaglio would display beautifully in a ring brooch or pendant. 19.5 x 14mm, wonderful honey color and with no chips or cracks. Estimated Value $250 - 400 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $150
Lot 188		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 $150 - 500 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $98
Lot 189		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 $150 - 300 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $143
Lot 190		Beautiful Ancient Early Roman Blown Globular Glass Bottle, 1st Century AD Completely Covered in Jewel-Like Iridescence, 11.4 cm. Knockout example of early Roman blown glass from the 1st Century AD. After centuries buried beneath the chemically rich earth of the Mediterranean world combined with the slightly acidic water present in soil, the globular shaped bottle has formed an explosion of jewel-like iridescence that envelopes bottle. In choice condition. Sits on a small, lucite cube. A spectacular piece. Estimated Value $300 - 500 Laguna Beach Collection, Antiquarium Ltd. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $182
Lot 191		Egyptian (Possibly Iranian) "Molar Flask" 9th-10th Century with Thick Iridescence. This small bottle probably mold-blown then faceted and linear cut made of opaque glass. This bottles proved a popular shape for glass cosmetic containers used in medieval Egypt. Commonly referred to as "molar flasks," these vessels' shape is thought to resemble a tooth. The four "feet" function as a tiny pedestal for the miniature flask, which would have been filled with various cosmetics, including kohl (a black unguent used as an eyeliner) and essential oils to perfume the body. 9th -10th century. 6.3cm, has chip to one foot as found, no repairs, its visual appeal greatly enhance with its thick layer of iridescence. Estimated Value $200 - 400 Laguna Beach Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $63
Lot 192		Ancient Roman Flask, Short Neck, Squat and Spectacularly Encrusted Throughout with Iridescence 2nd-3rd Century AD. Roman flask having a squat round body short but wide neck and richly encrusted with iridescence. 8.8 cm. Intact, but we note a repair to the iridescence. Hardly noticeable. Estimated Value $200 - 400 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $94
Lot 193		Egypt. Ptolemaic Kingdom. Arsinöe II, Wife of Ptolemy II. Gold Octadrachm. 22" Pendant Necklace with 22kt Yellow Gold Bezel and Rope Chain. Struck in Alexandria, under Ptolemy VI-VIII, Ca 170-116 B.C. Diademed and veiled head of Arsinöe II right, "K" behind. Reverse double cornucopia bound with fillet. Ten years after Ptolemy II married his beautiful and ambitious sister Arsinöe, she took control over her brother and became the real power behind the throne. When she died in 270 B.C., she was raised to the status of a goddess, establishing the worship of her throughout the Egyptian provinces. She was arguably the most powerful and influential queen of the Ptolemaic dynasty. She became the avatar of Isis-Aphrodite and the ultimate source of the Ptolemaic bloodline. Lustrous Superb Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $8,000 - 12,000 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 194		Important Collection of Greek, Judea, Roman, Byzantine and Early Islamic Weights 90+ Pieces. Taking years to assemble, a wonderful collection of ancient lead and bronze weights. Included are early Islamic bronze weights (750-1050 AD) in round and barrel shapes of different sizes, some with etched designs. There are three small Byzantine squares each with very appealing detail work, a collection of 15 Greek, Judean, Byzantine and Early Islamic weights in round, tubular and kettle ball shaped weights many with etched designs. Twelve Greek lozenge or football shaped lead weights are also included, one with interesting raised designs as well as larger weights including one handball sized round weight, with a small section broken off, three bell shaped bronze weights, one tubular weight, bronze ring weights most intriguing, 5 Roman bronze head weights. Superior relic condition, many unique pieces. Estimated Value $800 - 1,500 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold