Sale 12257
New York
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25 October 2016
Price realised
USD 22,500
Estimate
A ROMAN PALE GREEN GLASS LIDDED CINERARY URN CIRCA 1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D. 14 ¾ in. (37.5 cm.) high
Provenance
with Masao Sera, Osaka. Acquired by the family of the current owner from the above, 1962; thence by descent.
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Pre-Lot Text
THE PROPERTY OF A JAPANESE PRIVATE COLLECTOR
Explore art from antiquity to the 20th century, offered as part of Classic Week in London, 3–13 December
Specialist Claudio Corsi traces the origins of these two Roman reproductions in marble of ancient Greek bronzes, both offered in Antiquities on 4 December
Hauntingly lifelike, these remarkable portraits were positioned over the heads of mummies and wrapped in place almost 2,000 years ago
The legends of the sky god who lost an eye, the unborn child who was sewn into his father’s thigh, and more
Insights into the enduring appeal of works that were sculpted some 5,000 years ago. Illustrated with pieces offered at Christie’s
Specialist G. Max Bernheimer explains their significance as 40 exquisite pieces from the G. Sangiorgi Collection sell in New York for $10,640,500
As the Quentin Blake: Not in Books sale opens, the illustrator of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and many other books offers a glimpse of his creative process
The viewing showcases the most comprehensive selection of limited-edition handbags and Supreme accessories ever seen at Christie’s