Head of a Kore
6th century BCE (Archaic period)
Molded and modeled terracotta
H. 11.7 cm
With base: 15.6 cm
Well preserved
Provenance: Former private collection, Paris
This terracotta h[...]
Bronze Statuette of Venus
Roman Era, 2nd century AD
Bronze
H. 28 cm
Provenance:
Before 1946: Private collection, New York
Sold at Parke-Bernet Galleries, April 6, 1946, LOT 45 (illustrated)
[...]
Cylinder Seal with Presentation Scene
Kassite Dynasty of Babylon, 16th–12th century BCE
Rock crystal
H. 3.1 cm
Diam. 1.6 cm
Provenance:
Important private Parisian collection, acquired between [...]
Fragment of a large statue of Osiris - Egypt, Late Period.
Osiris is a major deity in Egyptian mythology, associated with death, resurrection and the judgment of souls in the afterlife. Mythical ki[...]
Amulet in the Shape of a Bovine Protome
Probably Anatolia, around 5000 BC
Steatite L. 2.9 cm
Calcareous concretions
Provenance: Private Parisian collection, before 2000.
This pendant depicts [...]
Beautiful Roman emerald pearl mounted as a pendant.
Pearl : Roman, 1st-2nd century AD.
Modern setting in 18 carat gold.
15,24 x 8,79 millimeters
Stone : 6,93 x 8,60 millimeters
Very beautifu[...]
Bust of the god Mercury Small bronze bust representing Mercury, recognizable by his winged helmet. His youthful face expresses a serene determination, characteristic of the divine representations of R[...]
Kyathos with arched handle, decorated on the external wall with a concentric decoration and, in the center of the receptacle, with a stylized motif representing two birds in profile, opposite and join[...]
Very beautiful translucent carnelian intaglio representing the profile of a stylized woman. The intaglio measures 12mm in height. It is domed. It dates from the Roman era. Former Parisian collection
Very beautiful amethyst intaglio representing the profile of a man, probably a god like Apollo. The intaglio measures 12mm in height. It is flat. It dates from the Roman era. Former Parisian collectio[...]
Very beautiful intaglio in white agate (rather than white chalcedony), representing the profile of the Neoplatonic philosopher, Plotinus (205-270). The intaglio measures 12mm in height. It is flat. It[...]
Charming bee from the 2nd century that has crossed time to settle among us. Roman art from the Mediterranean basin. Collection of Doctor Andruet, Paris.
Deux petites têtes féminies dont l'une en terre sigilée.
Une tête portant une coiffe haute. Egypte romaine? 4,3 x 2,5cm
Une autre en terre sigilée.
Collection du Docteur Andruet circa 1970-80
Roman gold pendant with an intaglio on garnet: Scorpio.
Roman art, 3rd century AD Garnet (slightly concave back), period gold setting.
Stone diameter: 13 mm.
Pendant: 17 x 13 mm.
2.22 g.
The[...]
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This marble fountain spout, dating from the Gallo-Roman period (1st to 3rd century AD), is a work of remarkable rarity and quality. It represents a human face sculpted with striki[...]
Anepigraphic ushabti in blue-green earthenware, Ptolemaic period (1). Presented on a crystal plexiglass base (square base of 5 x 5 x 2.5 cm). Height: 9.5 cm (excluding base) Provenance: old collection[...]
Large Head of the God Harpocrates Important terracotta head representing the god Harpocrates, characterized by an adolescent face with graceful and expressive features. The open eyes and the softness [...]
Beutiful Roman gold ring.
Roman art, 2nd - 3rd century AD Gold, green glass paste imitating emerald,
Finger size: 40.
1.09 g.
Charming ring. Some small dents on the ring.
Provenance: Art Ma[...]
Fragment of a vase for libations, ointments or perfumes, presenting in relief the bust of the goddess Hathor. Her chest is covered with a pleated garment, sensually following the contours of her forms[...]
Magnificent terracotta head probably representing Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty. The face, imbued with softness and sensuality, is framed by wavy hair stylized in a sophisticated headdress[...]
Period: 2nd century BC Origin: Necropolis of La Catalane, Baux-de-Provence, South of France Provenance: Brunet Collection, No. 12. Listed in the Revue archéologique de Narbonnaise, volume 6, 1973, und[...]
Period: 2nd century BC Origin: Necropolis of La Catalane, Baux-de-Provence, South of France Provenance: Brunet Collection, no. 23 and no. 26. Listed in the Revue archéologique de Narbonnaise, volume 6[...]
Period: 2nd century BC Origin: Necropolis of La Catalane, Baux-de-Provence, South of France Provenance: Brunet Collection, No. 4. Listed in the Revue archéologique de Narbonnaise, volume 6, 1973, unde[...]
Mesopotamian civilization, 1st-3rd century AD, rare and superb agate cylinder seal with very elaborate incised decoration representing four soldiers holding their weapons, surrounded by symbolic signs[...]
Faience eye of Horus amulet in earthenware.
Egypt, Late Period, 7th-4th century BC.
In ancient Egyptian imagery, the eye of horus is a protective symbol representing the eye of the falcon god Horu[...]
Rare head of a small Louis XV fountain, from the 18th century in patinated bronze in the image of a Goddess, spittoon orifice in the mouth and presented on a pedestal base in various marbles, black gr[...]
Beautiful set of Greek and Roman archaeological heads III-II-1st century BC
Head of Aphrodite / Venus:
terracotta 4.5 cm
Total with the base 7.5 cm
Head of Athena / Minerva terracotta
7 cm To[...]
Bel ensemble de trois têtes d'Égypte hellénistique III-II-I s av.JC
tête d'Isis :
terre cuite 3,5 cm
Total avec le socle 6,5 cm
Tête d'Harpocrate:
terre cuite 8 cm
Total avec le socle 11 c[...]
Set of two Roman terracotta cups One in red clay and the other in white clay Imperial Roman period 11cm in diameter each 3cm in height each Inscription Carthage 1933 engraved on the back of a cup Prov[...]
Roman Marble Fragment – Acanthus Leaf – Archaeology Fragment of a marble acanthus leaf capital. Roman work 20cm long 11cm at the widest 8cm thick Former collection from Tarn (south of France)
Terracotta head representing a young athlete, wearing a symbolic headband framing a graceful youthful face. This headband, associated with the sporting competitions of Antiquity, evokes the victorious[...]
Miniature Hydria
Greek Art, Late 5th Century BCE
Black-glazed terracotta
H. 12 cm
Collection label inside the neck (225)
Two small chips under the rim
Provenance:
Parisian art market
Com[...]
Beautiful intaglio on amethyst: shepherd and goat under a tree.
The character is sometimes identified with Faustulus
1st century AD
Small lack. Nice color of the stone.
Triangular oil lamp reflector, modeled in relief with the bust of the god Serapis wearing a calathos crown, surrounded by solar rays. This representation, associating abundance and light, illustrates [...]
Four small bronze amulets, some with bails: A frog on top of another stretching. A Harpocrates. A God. A female figurine. From 2 to 3.5 cm. Parisian collection formed in the 70s-80s.
This Roman bronze figurine is a true treasure. Depicting the Roman goddess of Luck, Fortune and Fate, Fortuna, this is a highly iconographic piece, as well as the perfect lucky charm. An incredible co[...]
Bottle with a globular body slightly curved in its center, topped with a small cylindrical neck ending in flat lips. The harmony of the proportions and the sobriety of the lines reflect the know-how o[...]
Statuette of Mother Goddess Known as Courotrophoros
Gallo-Roman Period, 1st–2nd Century A.D., Allier Department
Terracotta
H. 14.6 cm
Thermoluminescence Test
Publication:
2011, Catalogue M[...]
Very beautiful Olla with a hemispherical body, two side handles with fox heads on each side, erect ears and a pointed muzzle, it ends with a strangled neck topped with a wide flared lip. It is decorat[...]
Beautiful terracotta jug. The handle is fixed to the belly. A visible chip on the neck, nothing serious. Roman period, probably North Africa. 15.5cm high. Former Tarn collection.
Male Votive Head
Etruria, 3rd century BCE
- Material: Terracotta
- Height: 28 cm
- Condition: Very minor losses, otherwise in excellent condition
Provenance:
Private collection f[...]
Statuette of Apollo at Rest
Roman Empire, 1st century BCE - 3rd century CE
- Material: Bronze
- Height: 14 cm
Provenance:
- Collection M. S. (1942-2022)
Comparable Works:
- Ap[...]
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