Auction 16 Part 1
FINE ANCIENT ART, ANTIQUITIES & JEWELLERY
By Apollo Art Auctions
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Saturday, Mar 29, 13:00
63-64 Margaret St. London, W1W 8SW
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Apollo Art Auctions is proud to announce the Fine Ancient Art, Antiquities & Jewellery auction. Commencing on the 29th of March at 1 p.m. GMT. The auction showcases an excellent array of excellent marbles, jewellery, seals and antiquities from the Egyptian, Roman, Greek, Viking, Medieval and Western Asiatic cultures. The sale will be held live at our Central London showroom, 63 - 64 Margaret Street, W1W 8SW, and online via the Apollo Art Auctions platform at 1 p.m. GMT. All lots will be available for preview at our central London showroom by appointment only from the 24th ? 28th March 2025, between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Our white-gloved team professionally handles all items preparing them for in-house shipping.
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LOT 397:
OLD BABYLONIAN HEMATITE CYLINDER SEAL
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Start price:
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1,000
Estimated price :
£1,500 - £3,000
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OLD BABYLONIAN HEMATITE CYLINDER SEAL
Ca. 1531 - 1000 BC. A hematite cylinder seal engraved with a scene featuring three standing figures. The central figure wears a long, flounced robe and raises one hand. To the left, a figure in a short tunic stands with one arm bent and the other extended towards the central figure. To the right, another figure in a long garment faces the scene, holding an object close to the chest. Above them, a crescent symbol is depicted.For similar see: The British Museum, Museum number 130695.Size: 18.7mm x 9.6mm; Weight: 5.41gProvenance: Private Dutch collection; Ex. Private collection, Queens, New York, 1960 - 1980. Old label. Accompanied by Spanish Export Licence. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
