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Auction Alert: Ancient Art & Antiquities

EASTERN ROMAN DOUBLE HEADED BRONZE CHALICE, CIRCA 3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D.

Here at H is for Home, we’re probably best known for selling and writing about mid century modern items. However, we also love antiques and ancient art & antiquities.

This week’s Auction Alert subject is selling a high quality selection of pre-historic, post-classical, Roman and other civilisation relics. There are so many good things, we found it difficult to narrow down lots to highlight here. From a bronze helmet for a baby, to a beautiful rock crystal necklace from the Roman era. From magical Islamic amulets to ancient Greek body armour – many of the items are rare and unique.

They’re all for sale at the upcoming Plakas Auctions‘ Ancient Art & Antiquities sale; 153 lots coming under the hammer on Wednesday 27th July 2022 from 1pm.

Their buyer’s premium is currently set at 25%. You can bid live or leave absentee bids on Plakas LIVE or via their app (with no extra fee on top of the premium).

You may also bid online at EasyLiveAuction – (an additional £3.00 flat fee on registration or 3% commission on the final hammer price) or Invaluable – (please check the commission rate on their website).

Plakas Post Sale Service team can arrange professional delivery and convenient shipping of your purchased items. We offer competitive rates shipping a small pendant to as large as a piece of furniture. We are well informed on all international regulations, Plakas offers a full range of services for our clients, this includes collection, packaging and arranging shipping worldwide.

PROTO ELAMITE COPPER CLOAK OR HAIR PIN, 2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.

Lot 29: PROTO ELAMITE COPPER CLOAK OR HAIR PIN, 2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
With a floral pattern. Height: 18.5cm
Estimate: £300 – £500

GRECO PERSIAN PERIOD BRONZE LADLE WITH A GOAT HEAD, 400-300 B.C.

Lot 35: A GRECO PERSIAN PERIOD BRONZE LADLE WITH A GOAT HEAD, 400-300 B.C.
Height: 35cm
Estimate: £400 – £600

RARE GREEK MUSCLE BRONZE CUIRASS BODY ARMOR PROBABLY 5TH/4TH CENTURY B.C.

Lot 40: A RARE GREEK MUSCLE BRONZE CUIRASS BODY ARMOR PROBABLY 5TH/4TH CENTURY B.C.
Height: 50cm
Estimate: £10,000 – £15,000

EASTERN ROMAN DOUBLE HEADED BRONZE CHALICE, CIRCA 3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D.

Lot 47: AN EASTERN ROMAN DOUBLE HEADED BRONZE CHALICE, CIRCA 3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D.
Height: 13.5cm. Diameter: 7.8cm
Estimate: £7,000 – £9,000

VERY RARE ACADEMIC ELAMITE BRONZE BABY HELMET, CIRCA 3RD MILLENNIUM B.C.

Lot 48: A VERY RARE ACADEMIC ELAMITE BRONZE BABY HELMET, CIRCA 3RD MILLENNIUM B.C.
Diameter: 14.5. Height: 9cm
Estimate: £1,500 – £2,000

PAIR OF ANCIENT GOLD EARRINGS, WESTERN GREECE 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.

Lot 56: A PAIR OF ANCIENT GOLD EARRINGS, WESTERN GREECE 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
Diameter of each earring: 4.5cm
Estimate: £600 – £800

ANATOLIAN MARBLE FEMALE IDOL KILIA TYPE, CIRCA 4500-3500 B.C.

Lot 59: AN ANATOLIAN MARBLE FEMALE IDOL KILIA TYPE, CIRCA 4500-3500 B.C.
Height: 11cm
Estimate: £20,000 – £30,000

MONUMENTAL GHANDARA STANDING BUDDHA SCHIST FIGURE WITH HALO, CIRCA 3RD-4TH CENTURY

Lot 64: A MONUMENTAL GHANDARA STANDING BUDDHA SCHIST FIGURE WITH HALO, CIRCA 3RD-4TH CENTURY
Height: 89cm
Width: 27.5cm
Estimate: £7,000 – £9,000

TWO SILVER MAGICAL ISLAMIC AMULETS

Lot 69: TWO SILVER MAGICAL ISLAMIC AMULETS
Amulet 1 width: 2.5cm. Amulet 2 width: 3cm
Estimate: £150 – £250

THREE QAJAR INLAID COMBS, 19TH CENTURY

Lot 71: THREE QAJAR INLAID COMBS, 19TH CENTURY
Largest: length: 13.5cm, width: 11.5cm
Estimate: £600 – £800

GOLD PENDANT WITH A DEPICTION OF CHRIST WITH A LATIN INSCRIPTION "ICXC" BYZANTINE PERIOD

Lot 79: A GOLD PENDANT WITH A DEPICTION OF CHRIST WITH A LATIN INSCRIPTION “ICXC” BYZANTINE PERIOD
Inscribed in latin “JESUS CHRIST”. Reverse is the standing figure of two angels inscribed. Byzantine period, a relic from a cross. Weight: 25grams. 4.5cm x 3.5cm
Estimate: £4,000 – £6,000

AMETHYST SEATED GOAT AMULET IN THE STYLE OF PTOLEMAIC PERIOD

Lot 90: AN AMETHYST SEATED GOAT AMULET IN THE STYLE OF PTOLEMAIC PERIOD
Height: 2cm. Length: 3cm
Estimate: £300 – £500

EGYPTIAN WHITE GLAZED HIPPOPOTAMUS, NEW KINGDOM PERIOD 1400B.C.

Lot 92: AN EGYPTIAN WHITE GLAZED HIPPOPOTAMUS, NEW KINGDOM PERIOD 1400 B.C.
Length: 8cm. Height: 5cm
Estimate: £2,000 – £3,000

SET OF SOFT STONE MEDIEVAL GAMING PIECES, CIRCA 10TH-12TH CENTURY

Lot 99: A SET OF SOFT STONE MEDIEVAL GAMING PIECES, CIRCA 10TH-12TH CENTURY
16 pieces in total. Height approx of each: 4cm
Estimate: £400 – £600

CUT ROCK CRYSTAL NECKLACE ROMAN OR PARTHIAN PERIOD

Lot 136: A CUT ROCK CRYSTAL NECKLACE ROMAN OR PARTHIAN PERIOD
Inner diameter: 23cm
Estimate: £500 – £700

LARGE CHINESE CHERRY AMBER FOO DOG FIGURE

Lot 144: A LARGE CHINESE CHERRY AMBER FOO DOG FIGURE
Weight: 65g
Estimate: £120 – £160

Auction alert: Titanic, White Star and Transport Memorabilia

First-Class Wisteria brown and gilt egg cup

I’m not really that interested in historic maritime affairs, but who isn’t fascinated by the Titanic? That’s why I was drawn to the catalogue for the Titanic, White Star and Transport Memorabilia auction. It takes place at Henry Aldridge on 13 Nov 2021, from 12 noon in Devizes in Wiltshire. However, bidding online is an option if you’re not local.

There are 296 lots in total and include original items from the Titanic, commemorative items of the tragedy and even lots to do with the famous 90s film starring Leo & Kate.

In addition to the Titanic, there are historic items from RMS Lusitania, Queen Mary and the White Star Line company in general, P&O and Cunard – including the QE2.

Buyer’s premium is set at 24% (inc. VAT) and an online commission of 3.60% (inc. VAT)

Lots purchased via the-saleroom.com live auction service will be subject to an additional 5% commission charge + VAT at the rate imposed on the hammer price. If you’re using the www.easyliveauction.com platform it is subject to an additional 3% + VAT (or flat fee of £3.00) levied by the provider.

P&O oversize poster 'P&O 1837-1937 A Hundred Years of Sea Transport'

Lot 24: OCEAN LINER: Rare P&O oversize poster ‘P&O 1837-1937 A Hundred Years of Sea Transport’
Shows every vessel during that period. Framed and glazed. 40ins. x 62ins.
Estimate: £700 – £1,200

Steiff commemorative Teddy Bear Othello Replica 1912

Lot 38: R.M.S. TITANIC: Steiff commemorative Teddy Bear Othello Replica 1912
Measures approximately 14ins. tall sitting/19½ins. tall standing. This is the larger of the commemorative editions produced by Steiff for the centenary of the sinking of the Titanic. Limited Edition No 846 of 1912. With original certificate of authenticity and outer box.
Estimate: £200 – £300

CUNARD: Queen Elizabeth II Queen's Grill Wedgwood teapot

Lot 63: CUNARD: Queen Elizabeth II Queen’s Grill Wedgwood teapot. 5ins.
Estimate: £60 – £80

CUNARD: 1960s Queen Elizabeth II cabin stool

Lot 79: CUNARD: 1960s Queen Elizabeth II cabin stool
From Cabin 4022. Provenance ex Cobwebs, Southampton. 16ins.
Estimate: £150 – £250

CUNARD: Mixed selection of printed and shipboard items

Lot 111: CUNARD: Mixed selection of printed and shipboard items
Including, playing cards, matches, baggage labels, etc.
Opening bid: £5

R.M.S. Doric chest of four drawers

Lot 112: WHITE STAR LINE: R.M.S. Doric chest of four drawers
Each of fall front design. Ex White Star Memories Museum Collection. 31½ins.
Estimate: £350 – £450

WHITE STAR LINE: Shipboard coat hangers

Lot 133: WHITE STAR LINE: Shipboard coat hangers. (2)
Estimate: £70 – £100

Oceanic Steam Navigation Company cobalt blue and gilt Greek key pattern large teacup and saucer

Lot 149: WHITE STAR LINE: Rare Oceanic Steam Navigation Company cobalt blue and gilt Greek key pattern large teacup and saucer. 6½ins.
Estimate: £500 – £800

First-Class Wisteria brown and gilt egg cup

Lot 160: WHITE STAR LINE: Extremely rare First-Class Wisteria brown and gilt egg cup
Marked 3/12. Very minor chips to glaze.
Estimate: £500 – £800

Auction alert: Decades Of Glass – 18th-21st Century

Jan Gabrhel for Chlum u Trebone - Four Garnet glass vases

This week, we’re bringing to your attention to the Decades Of Glass – 18th-21st Century sale at Opus Auctions in Sunningdale, Berkshire taking place on 28th October 2021, from 11am. There are a total of 247 lots, however, we’ve concentrated on some of the mid 20th century examples. There’s something for everyone going under the hammer; estimates range from £20 – £40 to £8,000 – £10,000 (the latter being the Stanislav Libensky vase featured at the bottom of this post).

When buying with Opus Auctioneers a premium of 22% + VAT of the hammer price is applied to your invoice. If you choose to use an online bidding service there will be an additional charge for using this service. Please consult the relevant bidding system for additional charges as these may vary. We recommend EasyLive Auctions £3 flat fee bidding service.

Whitefriars - an aqua colour coffin vase

Lot 142: Whitefriars – an aqua colour coffin vase
9686, 12.5cm high
Estimate: £60 – £80

Isle of Wight - a tortoiseshell glass stoppered squat vase

Lot 165: Isle of Wight – a tortoiseshell glass stoppered squat vase
Hand engraved Michael Harris Isle of Wight to underside of base, 14cm high approx (2)
Estimate: £100 – £150

Mandruzzato Sommerso glass bowl

Lot 188: A large Mandruzzato Sommerso glass bowl
Facetted square section, the colours of bright Emerald green and olive glass, Italian, Mid Century, 20.5cm max diam x 13cm high
Estimate: £60 – £80

Holmegaard - 12 Canada shape glasses

Lot 195: Holmegaard – 12 Canada shape glasses
Smoke colour, in two sizes, the larger size in original box, 16cm and 13.5cm approx (13)
Estimate: £130 – £150

Per Lutkin /Christer Holmgren for Holmegaard green glass vase

Lot 201: Per Lutkin /Christer Holmgren for Holmegaard
A Majgrøn / May Green glass bottle vase, engraved Holmgaard and C 17795, Denmark, Mid Century, 16cm high approx
Estimate: £50 – £70

Jaroslav Svoboda - a glass cylinder vase

Lot 213: Jaroslav Svoboda – a glass cylinder vase
Colourless applied with with amber and blue pad spots, two original paper labels, c1972, PN 7233/32, 33 cm approx
Estimate: £200 – £300

Bohumil Elias - a bulb form glass vase

Lot 216: Bohumil Elias – a bulb form glass vase
Decorated with vertical iridescent stripes of silver grey, unmarked, old collections labels affixed to base, 18cm high
Estimate: £150 – £250

Vladimir Jelinek - a Unica amber glass 'pebble'

Lot 228: Vladimir Jelinek – a Unica amber glass ‘pebble’
With bubble inclusions and a lightly textured surface, 24cm max
Estimate: £650 – £750

Pavel Hlava for Exbor, an angular Galaxy vase

Lot 236: Pavel Hlava for Exbor, an angular Galaxy vase
Mid 20th Century, acid cut Exbor mark to base, 14cm high
Estimate: £180 – £220

Jan Gabrhel for Chlum u Trebone - Four Garnet glass vases

Lot 240: Jan Gabrhel for Chlum u Trebone – Four Garnet glass vases
Each graduating from red to yellow glass, 34.5cm high and smaller (4)
Estimate: £100 – £150

Stanislav Libensky - a 1001 Nights enamelled glass vase

Lot 247: Stanislav Libensky – a 1001 Nights enamelled glass vase
Decorated at the Specialised School of Glassmaking, the acid etched design brightly enamelled in polychrome colours with fabulous beasts in and on trees, Novy Bor, c1946, 23.2cm high ** See
Petrova & Olivier; Bohemian Glass
D. Klein, Masters of Czech glass: 1945-1965, exhibition catalogue Dan Klein Limited, London, 1983, cat. 38 for notes on this artist and this group of glasswares and the Victoria & Albert Museum accession number C.104-1984 for an example from this group of designs.
Estimate: £8,000 – £10,000

Auction alert: The Welsh Sale, Cardiff

IFOR PRITCHARD, "Y Gafael Tyner" (The Gentle Touch)

The Welsh Sale, Cardiff takes place three times per year at Rogers Jones. The next one will be on 6 Nov 2021, from 9:30am. It is known for selling the highest quality fine art and antiques from Wales and by Welsh artists.

There are a number of works coming under the hammer by some of the Welsh artists that we’ve previously featured in our Desire Desire series; including Paul Peter Piech, Muriel Delahaye, Hywel Harries, Kyffin Williams and Ifor Pritchard. We’ve included some of them below.

There’s a buyer’s premium: 28.80% (inc. VAT) on top of the hammer price. If you bid online via The Saleroom there’s an additional commission of 5.94% (inc. VAT/sales tax).

There is a 4% levee (sic) charged to the buyer on original works of art by EEA and UK artists who are living or have died in the last 70 years of the auction, and which sell for an auction hammer price over 1000 Euros (equivalent to GBP).

PAUL PETER PIECH, two colour lithograph

Lot 146: PAUL PETER PIECH two colour lithograph
Candle and two opposing faces in the flame, typography by Robert H Shaffer (1915-2017), ‘We must view students not as empty bottles to be filled, but as candles to be lit’, signed and dated 1998,
Auctioneer’s Note: Shaffer was an American pioneer in the field of student affairs
Provenance: please see Lot 141
Comments: unframed, excellent condition overall
Estimate: £150 – £250

MURIEL DELAHAYE, "Walking The Dog"

Lot 152: MURIEL DELAHAYE limited edition (67/275) colour print – ‘Walking The Dog’
Signed in pencil, 37 x 47.5cms
Provenance: private collection Ceredigion
Comments: no problems, mounted, not framed
Estimate: £200 – £300

HYWEL HARRIES, dry-mounting print - Chalybeate Street, Aberystwyth

Lot 155: HYWEL HARRIES dry-mounting print – Chalybeate Street, Aberystwyth
With Salvation Army Building and Shell petrol station 1970s, 26 x 38cms
Provenance: private collection mid-Wales
Comments: mounted, unframed, printing fault
Estimate: £80 – £120

SIR KYFFIN WILLIAMS, Ynys Mon Farm, Penrhyn Du, Aberffraw

Lot 199: SIR KYFFIN WILLIAMS RA limited edition (65/150) colour print – Ynys Mon Farm, Penrhyn Du, Aberffraw
Signed and numbered in pencil, (I) 55 x 73.5cms
Provenance: Private collection, Cardiff
Condition: excellent, framed ready to hang
Estimate: £1,000 – £1,500

GWILYM PRICHARD, "Farm Houses, Pembrokeshire"

Lot 409: GWILYM PRICHARD – ‘Farm Houses, Pembrokeshire’
Oil on canvas – white washed farm in autumnal landscape, signed and dated 77, with exhibition list, 50 x 60cms
Provenance: private collection Ceredigion, consigned via our Carmarthen office
Comments: no apparent problems, framed
Estimate: £1,800 – £2,500

IFOR PRITCHARD, "Y Gafael Tyner" (The Gentle Touch)

Lot 411: IFOR PRITCHARD – ‘Y Gafael Tyner’
Oil on board. Slate worker splitting on a blue background, entitled verso ‘Y Gafael Tyner (The Gentle Touch)’, signed, 46 x 35cms
Provenance: private collection Cardiff
Comments: framed, no problems
Estimate: £800 – £1,200

1843 WELSH WOOL SAMPLER TO ELIZABETH EDWARDS

Lot 503: 1843 WELSH WOOL SAMPLER TO ELIZABETH EDWARDS
Containing a series of flowers in vases around a house or school house, religious passage above, below in cartouche ‘Elizabeth Edwards, her work in the year 1843 aged 14 years – fear the Lord and depart from evil’, size including frame 54 x 52cms
Provenance: private collection, Gloucestershire, believed from the vendor’s ancestral town of Llanelli, bequeathed from vendor’s aunt
Comments: good example, colours have held, aged but not extensively discoloured, old frame with glazing
Estimate: £150 – £200

19TH CENTURY SYCAMORE CARVED LOVE-SPOON

Lot 505: 19TH CENTURY SYCAMORE CARVED LOVE-SPOON
Decorated with pierced treskelion motif over a pierced flower-head over a smaller geometrically carved flower circle, surrounded by chisel-point carving and with two scratched hearts, the reverse with crudely scratched 1854, 30cms
Provenance: private collection, formerly with Tim Bowen Antiques, Carmarthenshire
Auctioneer’s Note: similar at Swansea Museum donated by Col. W E Llewellyn Morgan and described as Carmarthenshire in origin (postcard photo showing this example to accompany produced by Royal Institute of South Wales)
Comments: chip to edge of bowl but without other fault, very good rich chestnut colour, good example
Estimate: £400 – £600