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Category: American Indian & Ethnographic

• La Gazette Drouot

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  Auction Industry

  Philippe Missillier, An Expert and Dealer's Historic Collection of Arms and Medals

  Gathered together with consuming passion by the expert and dealer, this collection of weapons and medals, embracing all the world's eras and cultures, is unique. Its dispersal is destined to be a landmark event. Poland, c. 1770-1775. Stanislas II Auguste Poniatowski's (1764-1795) ceremonial saber in gold enriched with diamonds, wooden…

  Feb 26, 25

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  Rising interest in ancient coins, ingots and jewelry is attracting collectors to UK auctions

  TimeLine’s March 4-9 Antiquities Auction includes outstanding array of rare coins – the “newspapers” of their day – from important civilizations of the past 2,500 years Hadrian AE Sestertius. ESSEX, UK – TimeLine Auctions is the modern-day incarnation of a venerable antiques dealership that originated in 1858. Of the many…

  Feb 25, 25

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  Eanger Irving Couse Painting, Bronze Sculpture by John Coleman, and More at Brunk Auctions

  This February, Brunk Auctions will present its Mountains, Plains, and Pueblos | February 18, 2025 auction with nearly 130 lots of sculptures, paintings, prints, multiples, jewelry, and ethnographic artifacts. This event especially features a fine giltwood piece by Eanger Irving Couse and a bronze sculpture by John Coleman. The auction…

  Feb 14, 25

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  TimeLine’s March 4-9 Antiquities Auction takes collectors on a fascinating journey through the past with rarely-seen ancient art and artifacts

  Featured: Massive Levantine-Egyptian stone head of pharaoh, other rare marbles, 1st century AD jeweled cameo of Augustus, 6th-7th century AD Sasanian silver-gilt jar with dancing girls, ancient armor, coins Monumental Levantine-Egyptian Stone Head of a Pharaoh ESSEX, UK – Britain’s TimeLine Auctions, venerable auctioneers and specialist dealers of antiquities since…

  Feb 7, 25

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  Royal provenance crowns Apollo Art Auctions’ Dec. 15 Fine Ancient Art & Jewellery Auction exclusively featuring The Prince Collection

  Egyptian treasures include rare granite head of pharaoh, large vessel with painted image of Nile scene; Amarna Period sandstone relief of pharoah worshipping the god Aton; Greek & Roman jewellery Rare Egyptian Granite Head Of Pharaoh LONDON – On Sunday morning, December 15, 2024, Apollo Art Auctions will roll out…

  Dec 10, 24

• La Gazette Drouot

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  The Refined Eclecticism of Marc Blanpain’s African Art Collection

  In 40 years, Belgian banker Marc Blanpain brought together classic works of Non-European art, including unique pieces, which makes this sale exceptional. Dan, Ivory Coast,  mask with round eyes, wood, fabric and fiber, h. 23 cm/9.05 in.Estimate: €20,000/30,000 In the 1980s, about 10 works were stolen from Marc Blanpain’s collection…

  Dec 1, 24

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  TimeLine’s Nov. 26-Dec. 1 Antiquities Auction offers astounding trove of cultural artifacts dating from Bronze Age through Pre-Columbian era

  Awe-inspiring six-day event features impeccably-curated and well-provenanced art objects, ancient coins, jewelry and historical arms and armor Egyptian Bronze Head of a Pharaoh with Inlaid Eyes HARWICH, U.K. – Britain’s TimeLine Auctions, the world’s foremost auctioneers of ancient art and antiquities, takes pride in announcing details of one of their…

  Nov 21, 24

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  Join London’s Apollo Art Auctions for a special November 17 e-sale of exquisite ancient art, cultural relics, weapons and jewelry

  Featured: Gilded Merovingian (400-600 AD) longsword, Medieval iron helm with eye-slits & breathing holes, Arabian alabaster figure of monk, rich gold Viking pendant, Greek glass, Apulian pottery Merovingian Longsword With Gold Handle LONDON – Hundreds of exciting buying opportunities await collectors of ancient art and cultural relics at Apollo Art…

  Nov 8, 24

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  Prestigious provenance bolsters Apollo Art Auctions’ Oct. 12-13 sale of antiquities, ancient military artifacts, jewelry and decorative art

  Battle royale for top-lot honors pits magnificent Tsar Nicholas II shashka – only royal sword ever offered for public sale – against circa-1509 gilded suit of armor by Della Cesa, ‘armorer to kings’ Superb Italian Etched And Gilt Armour By Pompeo Della Cesa LONDON – Apollo Art Auctions’ October 12-13…

  Oct 3, 24

• La Gazette Drouot

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  A Kota-Shamaye Reliquary Figure, Guardian of Kota Memory

  This sacred artifact  is one of the finest known mbulu ngulu figures from the Kota culture. Kota-Shamaye reliquary figure, Gabon, wooden core covered with copper and brass plates, h. 37.5 cm/14.76 in.Estimate: €100,000/150,000 The contemporary archaeology auction, an ideal counterpoint to the 2024 edition of Parcours des Mondes, will feature beautiful items from…

  Sep 23, 24

• La Gazette Drouot

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  Renaissance Armor and Jewelry: The Same Battle

  During the Renaissance, ceremonial armor in the second half of the 16th century was often compared to a richly worked garment, when in fact it was more akin to jewelry. And in more ways than one: the same role denoting status of the wearer, the same iconographic imagery, the same…

  Sep 3, 24

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  TimeLine’s Sept. 3-8 Ancient Art, Antiquities, Natural History and Ancient Coins Auction offers great rarities with impeccable provenance

  Featured: Coins & artifacts from collection of metal detectorist Gordon Bailey; monumental stone head of pharaoh, Roman eagle & Serapis bronze finial, ‘Kelton’ Gandharan head of a Bodhisattva The Kelton’ Gandharan half-round schist head of a Bodhisattva (probably Maitreya), 3rd-6th century AD, exquisitely carved and detailed with arched brow, aquiline…

  Aug 30, 24

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  Apollo Art Auctions’ popular e-sale series returns Aug. 24-25 with precious coins, ancient art & antiquities

  Featured: Exemplary gold and silver Roman, Greek and Byzantine coins; rare cultural art, relics and weaponry from Classical Europe, Egypt, the Near East, India and China plus fine Islamic pieces Circa 311-300 BC Kings of Macedon gold coin, Alexander III ‘The Great’ (336-323 BC), struck under Seleukos I Nikator, Babylon.…

  Aug 16, 24

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  New Frontier to auction prized Old West, cowboy and Native American artifacts Aug. 24 at Cheyenne Western Collectibles Show

  Featured: Rarities from estates and collections, including Pat Gill silver saddle & tack; antique spurs, prison bridles, angora chaps, Native textiles & beadwork, 1913 Santa Fe-flown 47-star American Flag Pat Gill fully silver-mounted saddle with matching bridle and martingale. Profusely carved with floral motif throughout and heavily adorned with engraved…

  Aug 5, 24

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  Premier treasures of European royalty crown the luxe selection awaiting collectors at Apollo’s July 13-14 Fine Ancient Art, Antiquities & Militaria Auction

  Featured: Inscribed and gilded Caucasian shashka of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, the only royal sword every offered for sale; circa-1509 suit of armor by Pompeo Della Cesa, armorer to Philip II of Spain Extremely fine-quality Caucasian shashka that belonged to Nicholas II, Tsar of Russia, given to him when…

  Jul 1, 24

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  Expertly curated treasures of Ancient Egypt, Rome, Near East and China selected for Apollo’s special June 11 online-only auction

  Featured: Unusual Egyptian ceramic funerary mask, monumental bronze of Venus, white marble head of Dionysus, Roman gold jewelry & glass; carved marble statue of Bodhisattva, medieval swords Circa 30 BC-323 AD Egyptian polychrome ceramic funerary mask of youthful female with braided hair and painted eyebrows, hair, lips, earrings and eyes,…

  Jun 6, 24

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  Nadeau's Auction Gallery of Windsor, CT to Present ItsAnnual Outdoor Mid-Century Auction on Saturday, May 18, 2024

  This sale features 580+ lots of important 1950s-era furnishings and fine and decorative artwork, patio and garden items, as well as Asian art, silver and jewelry, and other fine antiques.  Jose De Creeft's Figure (New Being), is estimated at $15,000-25,000 Windsor, CT, May 9, 2024 - Nadeau's Auction Gallery is…

  May 10, 24

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  Nantucket Baskets at Auction: Vintage and Modern Examples to Sell at Rafael Osona Auctions

  Long considered an icon of Nantucket’s culture, woven wood baskets from the island are highly prized collectibles and works of decorative art. Nantucket baskets are known for their excellent craftsmanship and meticulous style. A selection of these baskets will soon be available with Rafael Osona Auctions in the company’s Annual…

  Apr 19, 24

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  Apollo Art Auctions to host April 27-28 sale featuring connoisseur-level ancient artifacts with superlative provenance

  Many pieces were previously owned by eminent Egyptologists, archaeologists and private collectors including Mrs B Ellison, Dr Rudolf Schmidt, Axel Guttmann, the Barbier-Mueller family and more    Rare Egyptian Stone And Wood Pseudo-canopic Jars LONDON – Following a triumphant January auction that introduced The Prince Collection, Dr Ivan Bonchev, Director of…

  Apr 18, 24

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  North American Auction Company Presents Sale of Fine Jewelry, Native American Art, and More

  The upcoming Frontier Splendor: Western Wonders & Native American Art auction from North American Auction Company will feature nearly 750 lots of jewelry, fine art, rugs, and antiquities from Native American tribes and the American Western frontier. Bidding will begin live at 11:00 AM EDT on March 23, 2024. Online…

  Mar 13, 24