Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art Part I

Live Auction: 6 December 2022 • 2:30 PM GMT • London

Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art Part I 6 décembre 2022 • 2:30 PM GMT • London

S otheby’s is delighted to have a live auction of Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art occurring at our New Bond Street office on 6 December. This Part I sale is led by two sculptures reflective of great rulers from antiquity: an Assyrian Gypsum Alabaster Foundation Plaque commissioned by the storied Assyrian King Tukulti Ninurta I (circa 1233-1197 B.C.) along with a striking Roman Marble Portrait Bust of the Emperor Antoninus Pius from the Berkeley Collection at Spetchley Park.

Joining these important works are a diverse group of Egyptian sculptures in stone, faience and bronze, along with an array of Greek vases from the collection of a gentleman.

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Auction Highlights

A Roman Marble Portrait Bust of Emperor Antoninus Pius, circa A.D. 140

A Roman Marble Portrait Bust of Emperor Antoninus Pius, circa A.D. 140

Estimation : 600 000 – 900 000 GBP

Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art Part I

6 décembre 2022 | 2:30 PM GMT | London

An Egyptian Limestone Relief, 19th Dynasty, 1305-1196 B.C.

An Egyptian Limestone Relief, 19th Dynasty, 1305-1196 B.C.

Estimation : 125 000 – 175 000 GBP

Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art Part I

6 décembre 2022 | 2:30 PM GMT | London

An Egyptian Granite Head of the Goddess Sekhmet, 18th Dynasty, period of Amenhotep III, 1390-1353 B.C.

An Egyptian Granite Head of the Goddess Sekhmet, 18th Dynasty, period of Amenhotep III, 1390-1353 B.C.

Estimation : 75 000 – 125 000 GBP

Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art Part I

6 décembre 2022 | 2:30 PM GMT | London

An Egyptian Polychrome and Gilt Cartonnage Mask of a Woman, Roman Period, circa 1st Century A.D.

An Egyptian Polychrome and Gilt Cartonnage Mask of a Woman, Roman Period, circa 1st Century A.D.

Estimation : 150 000 – 250 000 GBP

Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art Part I

6 décembre 2022 | 2:30 PM GMT | London

A Fragmentary Roman Torso of Apollo or Dionysos, circa 2nd Century A.D.

A Fragmentary Roman Torso of Apollo or Dionysos, circa 2nd Century A.D.

Estimation : 30 000 – 50 000 GBP

Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art Part I

6 décembre 2022 | 2:30 PM GMT | London

An Attic Black-figured Siana Cup, attributed to the Griffin-bird Painter, circa 570-540 B.C.

An Attic Black-figured Siana Cup, attributed to the Griffin-bird Painter, circa 570-540 B.C.

Estimation : 40 000 – 60 000 GBP

Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art Part I

6 décembre 2022 | 2:30 PM GMT | London

A Large Apulian Red-figured Patera, attributed to the Stuttgart Group, circa 330-300 B.C.

A Large Apulian Red-figured Patera, attributed to the Stuttgart Group, circa 330-300 B.C.

Estimation : 35 000 – 45 000 GBP

Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art Part I

6 décembre 2022 | 2:30 PM GMT | London

The Property of a Gentleman

An Egyptian Limestone Relief, 19th Dynasty, 1305-1196 B.C.

An Egyptian Limestone Relief, 19th Dynasty, 1305-1196 B.C.

Estimation : 125 000 – 175 000 GBP

Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art Part I

6 décembre 2022 | 2:30 PM GMT | London

An Egyptian Limestone Round-topped Stela, New Kingdom, probably early 18th Dynasty, circa 1540-1292 B.C.

An Egyptian Limestone Round-topped Stela, New Kingdom, probably early 18th Dynasty, circa 1540-1292 B.C.

Estimation : 20 000 – 30 000 GBP

Estimation : 20 000 – 30 000 GBP

Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art Part I

6 décembre 2022 | 2:30 PM GMT | London

An Egyptian Polychrome and Gilt Cartonnage Mask of a Woman, Roman Period, circa 1st Century A.D.

An Egyptian Polychrome and Gilt Cartonnage Mask of a Woman, Roman Period, circa 1st Century A.D.

Estimation : 150 000 – 250 000 GBP

Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art Part I

6 décembre 2022 | 2:30 PM GMT | London

An Attic Black-figured Siana Cup, attributed to the Griffin-bird Painter, circa 570-540 B.C.

An Attic Black-figured Siana Cup, attributed to the Griffin-bird Painter, circa 570-540 B.C.

Estimation : 40 000 – 60 000 GBP

Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art Part I

6 décembre 2022 | 2:30 PM GMT | London

An Attic Black-figured Oinochoe, related to the Altenburg Class, circa late 6th Century B.C.

An Attic Black-figured Oinochoe, related to the Altenburg Class, circa late 6th Century B.C.

Estimation : 12 000 – 18 000 GBP

Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art Part I

6 décembre 2022 | 2:30 PM GMT | London

An Attic Black-figured Neck Amphora, circa 500-490 B.C.

An Attic Black-figured Neck Amphora, circa 500-490 B.C.

Estimation : 30 000 – 50 000 GBP

Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art Part I

6 décembre 2022 | 2:30 PM GMT | London

An Attic Black-figured Hydria, attributed to the Workshop of the Ready Painter, circa late 6th Century B.C.

An Attic Black-figured Hydria, attributed to the Workshop of the Ready Painter, circa late 6th Century B.C.

Estimation : 10 000 – 15 000 GBP

Estimation : 10 000 – 15 000 GBP

Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art Part I

6 décembre 2022 | 2:30 PM GMT | London

An Attic Red-figured Column Krater, attributed to near the Orchard Painter, circa mid-5th Century B.C.

An Attic Red-figured Column Krater, attributed to near the Orchard Painter, circa mid-5th Century B.C.

Estimation : 12 000 – 18 000 GBP

Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art Part I

6 décembre 2022 | 2:30 PM GMT | London

A Lucanian Red-figured Amphora, attributed to the Amykos Painter, circa late 5th Century B.C.

A Lucanian Red-figured Amphora, attributed to the Amykos Painter, circa late 5th Century B.C.

Estimation : 30 000 – 50 000 GBP

Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art Part I

6 décembre 2022 | 2:30 PM GMT | London

A Large Apulian Red-figured Patera, attributed to the Stuttgart Group, circa 330-300 B.C.

A Large Apulian Red-figured Patera, attributed to the Stuttgart Group, circa 330-300 B.C.

Estimation : 35 000 – 45 000 GBP

Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art Part I

6 décembre 2022 | 2:30 PM GMT | London

A Large Apulian Red-figure Amphora, attributed to the Group of Copenhagen 4223, circa 3rd quarter of the 4th Century B.C.

A Large Apulian Red-figure Amphora, attributed to the Group of Copenhagen 4223, circa 3rd quarter of the 4th Century B.C.

Estimation : 30 000 – 50 000 GBP

Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art Part I

6 décembre 2022 | 2:30 PM GMT | London

A Greek Marble Figure of a Goddess, mid 4th Century B.C.

A Greek Marble Figure of a Goddess, mid 4th Century B.C.

Estimation : 20 000 – 30 000 GBP

Estimation : 20 000 – 30 000 GBP

Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art Part I

6 décembre 2022 | 2:30 PM GMT | London

A Roman Marble Herm Head of Silenos, circa 1st Century A.D.

A Roman Marble Herm Head of Silenos, circa 1st Century A.D.

Estimation : 10 000 – 15 000 GBP

Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art Part I

6 décembre 2022 | 2:30 PM GMT | London

A Roman Marble Sarcophagus Fragment, circa 3rd Century A.D.

A Roman Marble Sarcophagus Fragment, circa 3rd Century A.D.

Estimation : 22 000 – 35 000 GBP

Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art Part I

6 décembre 2022 | 2:30 PM GMT | London

A wonderfully diverse group of antiquities belonging to one private collector is featured throughout the sale, including Egyptian funerary works, Greek and south Italian pottery and Roman marble sculpture.

Featured Lots

A Roman Marble Portrait Bust of Emperor Antoninus Pius, circa A.D. 140

A Roman Marble Portrait Bust of Emperor Antoninus Pius, circa A.D. 140

Estimation : 600 000 – 900 000 GBP

Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art Part I

6 décembre 2022 | 2:30 PM GMT | London

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Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art Part II

1–7 décembre 2022 | 10:00 AM GMT | London

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