Decorative Art Auctions

Neolithic Period, circa 4th-3rd millennium B.C. With partly rounded butt and convex convergent sides, straight vertical cutting edge and central m...

Neolithic Period, circa 5000 years B.P. Biconvex in section with square butt and broad cutting edge, regular in shape and with unusual colouration...

Neolithic Period, circa 4000 years B.P. Biconvex in section with square butt an broad cutting edge, regular in shape. Cf. MacGregor, A. (ed.), Ant...

5th-6th century A.D. Discoid with central void and portion of the shank embedded; inscribed with Greek characters '+AEB ? BEPETEAI'. Cf. Tal, O., ...

2nd century A.D. Bowl fragment in burnished redware with high-relief swags and gadroons; one with epigraphic '[..]MIO' legend. See Curle, J., A Ro...

Neolithic Period, circa 5th-3rd millennium B.C. Carefully knapped to form a typical prepared livre-de-beurre showing the scars where several large...

Late Period, 664-332 B.C. Modelled in the round as a standing hippopotamus (Tawaret) figure on a rectangular base with loop to the rear. Cf. Andre...

1st millennium B.C. Hemispherical in profile with pinched trefoil format, applied pigment to the rounded rim. See the American School of Classical...

13th century A.D. Comprising a tongue-shaped curved-section body pierced in two places for attachment and forked lower end, with rounded shoulders...

Neolithic Period, circa 5th millennium B.C. Rectangular in section with a square butt, gently curved polished edge. Cf. MacGregor, A. (ed.), Antiq...

Lower Palaeolithic Period, circa 400,000-200,000 B.P. Comprising: one triangular in section with broad butt and narrow edge; one biconvex in secti...

Late Period, 664-332 B.C. Figurine of a naked male seated on a rectangular base, his phallus extended forward on which the harp he is playing rest...

Limoges, circa 1300 A.D. Parcel-gilt plaque from a coffre, with openwork foliage border, central disc with raised heater shield flanked by reserve...

Late Period, 664-332 B.C. With dorsal pillar, pierced for suspension. Cf. Andrews, C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, pl.100(a). 1.76 gra...

Late Period, 664-332 B.C. Modelled resting on a tongue-shaped base with ribbed suspension loop. Cf. Andrews, C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London,...

Late Period, 664-332 B.C. Comprising a resting lioness on a rectangular base and the god Thoth in baboon form. 1.30 grams total, 12-15 mm (1/2 - ...

Late Period, 664-332 B.C. Square-section wadj papyrus stalk amulet surmounted by a ram's head wearing the Atef crown; the front inscribed with ank...

Neolithic Period, circa 5th-3rd millennium B.C. Of triangular form each with a broad cutting edge and narrow butt. Cf. MacGregor, A. (ed.), Antiqu...

Neolithic Period, circa 6th-4th millennium B.C. With polished brown-black surface, eccentric curved cutting edge, tapering rounded butt; remains o...

Neolithic Period, circa 4000 years B.P. Polished cordate form with narrow butt; green stone from Cumbria. 312 grams, 11.5 cm (4 1/2 in.). Acqui...

1st-4th century A.D. Group of sherds of various types with impressed, slipped and moulded decoration; mounted on a card display board with title: ...

2nd millennium B.C. or later. Rounded jar with flared rim and base, leather texture to the body. 1.25 kg, 16 cm (6 1/4 in.). From a North Yorks...

Circa 6th-4th millennium B.C. Triangular in profile with suspension hole to the apex; mounted on a custom-made stand with collector's label 'Neoli...

Neolithic Period, circa 4th-3rd millennium B.C. With slightly convex cutting edge, square butt; steeply angled edge to one face, gentle curve to t...

1st-4th century A.D. Including fragments of terracotta tile, bowl rims and bases, and other items. 4 kg total, 1-23.5 cm (3/8 - 9 1/4 in.). Fro...

Neolithic Period, circa 6th-4th millennium B.C. Including one with angled cutting edge, one with gouged blade, and other types. 461 grams total, ...

1st millennium B.C. and later. Comprising a resting lion pierced at the midriff and a rectangular plaque with incised grid markings. 13.3 grams t...

Neolithic Period, 3000-2000 B.C. Ovate in plan and biconvex in section with inked 'Troussencourt' findspot. 241 grams, 10.6 cm (4 1/8 in.). Fou...

Neolithic Period, 3000-2000 B.C. With rounded butt, cortex largely present; marked 'Troussencourt'. 127 grams, 95 mm (3 3/4 in.). Found Trousse...

Circa 1st millennium B.C. Including squat and biconical bowls, amphora sherds and other types. 3.34 kg total, 4-19 cm (1 5/8 - 7 1/2 in.). From...

Circa 19th-20th century A.D. Comprising an openwork pendant depicting a coin flanked by fishes; two stylised courtly lady figures pierced for susp...

Neolithic Period, 6000-4000 years B.P. Biconvex in section with rounded cutting edge, much cortex remaining. 201 grams, 10.5 cm (4 1/8 in.). Fo...

1st millennium B.C. Of bulbous profile with rounded underside and trumpet-shaped mouth, painted zoomorphic frieze to the shoulder. 740 grams, 15....

4th-3rd millennium B.C. or later. With rectangular panel for the body, short neck and two large eyes above each with a socket to accept an insert....

Circa 3rd-1st century B.C. Broad and of low conical profile with inturned carinated rim, basal ring; applied pattern of quarters and coiled swirls...

20th century A.D. Including a reproduction of the 'Venus of Willendorf' and other types. 175 grams total, 76-94 mm including stand (3 - 3 3/4 in....

1st millennium B.C. With rounded profile, low foot and rounded everted rim to the mouth, painted horizontal bands to the shoulder enclosing a frie...

2nd-1st millennium B.C. Including fragments of a terracotta jar with piriform body and waisted neck. 6.6 kg total including box, 3.5-28 cm (1 1/4...

20th century A.D. Hollow-formed with splayed legs and tail, bulbous body and plumage detailing; crest damaged. 2.45 kg, 27 cm (10 1/2 in.). Ex ...

1st millennium B.C. or later. Rectangular pendant with hatched and cross-hatched panels to the body, median piercing, two feline heads with socket...

Neolithic Period, 3rd-2nd millennium B.C. or later. Dressed stone panel with incised image of a horned animal in profile; mounted on a custom-made...

Neolithic Period, 6000-4000 years B.P. Lentoid-section polished flint blade with narrow rounded point. 140 grams, 12.1 cm (4 3/4 in.). Found No...

Late Period, 664-332 B.C. Teardrop-shaped flat pendant pierced at the broad end, with incised text to both faces. 1.70 grams, 36 mm (1 3/8 in.). ...

Neolithic Period, circa 7th-5th millennium B.C. Lentoid in section and ovoid in plan with some chipping to the rounded butt. Cf. Madsen, A.P., Ant...

20th century A.D. Depicted with elongated body and limbs, standing on a circular base; stylised facial features with large bulbous eyes, the hair ...

1st-4th century A.D. With flared finials developing to serpents' heads with hatched detailing; repaired. 18.5 grams, 75 mm (3 in.). From a coll...

Circa 4th-2nd century B.C. Including a Tanagra-type figure fragment with moulded head, and other types. 223 grams total, 7.3-13.5 cm (2 7/8 - 5 3...

Neolithic Period, 3000-2000 B.C. Triangular in section with rounded butt, narrow point (absent); inked 'WANEL' . 173 grams, 11 cm (4 3/8 in.). ...

1st-4th century A.D. Including a burnished redware dish, lidded bowl and other items. 663 grams total, 4-17 cm (1 1/2 - 6 3/4 in.). Found UK. F...

4th-5th century A.D. Biconvex in profile with narrow foot, broad shoulder and everted rim; radiating low-relief rosette pattern to the shoulder, f...

Neolithic Period, 3000-2000 B.C. Rectangular in plan with thin butt, made from a blade core. 343 grams, 10.5 cm (4 1/8 in.). Found Spiennes, Be...

1st-4th century A.D. Rectangular in plan with lip to one edge; marked 'Burn scars' and wth white inked inscription: 'Tile from Boudiccan revolt le...

Circa 15th-16th century A.D. With slightly flared blade, straight cutting edge, D-section socket with recess to the upper edge at the rear. 934 g...

2nd-8th century A.D. Tubular in form with domed ends, remnants of scroll still in situ. 50 grams, 92 mm (3 5/8 in.). From the property of late ...

Circa 1st millennium B.C. Including flange-rimmed bowl, piecrust-based bowl, amphora and other types. 2.9 kg total, 3.5-25.5 cm (1 3/8 - 10 in.)....

Neolithic Period, 5000-4000 years B.P. Rectangular in section with rounded butt and striking face. 369 grams, 11 cm (4 1/4 in.). From the colle...

Circa 14th-16th century A.D. Formed from sheet-gold with nine rays; small loop to the reverse. 0.21 grams, 12 mm (1/2 in.). Ex property of a la...

Neolithic Period, 6000-4000 years B.P. Square in section with rounded butt, cortex remaining. 196 grams, 13.7 cm (5 3/7 in.). Found Normandy, F...

3rd-2nd millennium B.C. With slightly sloping sidewall, flat shoulder and everted rim to the broad mouth; painted geometric bands to side and shou...

Palaeolithic-Neolithic Period, circa 200,000-4000 B.P. Comprising: two teardrop-shaped handaxes, one with absent tip; a pecked fusiform axehead wi...