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24522
Ancient Wonders: Antiquities and Natural History
17 June 2026 - 1 July 2026, London -
Auction overview
Christie’s is proud to present Ancient Wonders: Antiquities and Natural History for the first time this Classic Week. Works from ancient Greece, Rome, Egypt and the Near East are offered alongside dinosaurs, fossils and meteorites, spanning four millennia of human achievement and 2.5 billion years of Earth’s history.
This sale juxtaposes creations from deep geological time with the craftsmanship of humankind, appealing to the scholar, scientist and aesthete alike.
Highlights from the Mediterranean world include a majestic Egyptian limestone lion‑head sculptor’s model from the Late to early Ptolemaic periods (c.380–300 BC), a resplendent Greek bronze helmet of Attic‑Boeotian type from the Late Hellenistic period (c.2nd–1st century BC), and an elegant selection of ancient jewellery. The Natural History section is led by a remarkable Triceratops skull — from one of the most famous dinosaur species, and among the most recognisable skulls of any animal, living or extinct.
Together, these works — whether shaped by human hands or by immense forces of nature — offer collectors a unique opportunity to engage with the origins of artistic expression and the enduring human impulse to admire the wonders of the ancient world.
All works will be on view at Christie’s King Street from 26 June to 1 July as part of the Classic Week series of sales and exhibitions.
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Notice for buyers wishing to import certain lots into the EU: Certain lots in this sale may be impacted by the new licensing requirements and regulations relating to the import of ‘cultural goods’ into the EU (Regulation (EU) 2019/880 and its Implementing Regulation 2021/1079). Clients are advised to check before bidding whether the lot they wish to bid on is subject to these regulations. Please contact Phoebe Putnam (PPutnam@christies.com) and see H2 of our Conditions of Sale for more information.
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Auction information
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Auction
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Online17 Jun, 3pm (Lots 1 - 61)
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- Online26 Jun, 9am - 5pm27 Jun, 12pm - 5pm28 Jun, 12pm - 5pm29 Jun, 9am - 5pm30 Jun, 9am - 5pm1 Jul, 9am - 12pm
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Contact the department
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Vice President, International Head of DepartmentHannah Solomonhsolomon@christies.comTel: +1 212 636 2256
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Head of Department, Science & Natural HistoryJames Hyslopjhyslop@christies.comTel: +44 (0) 20 7752 3205
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Junior Specialist & CataloguerRowena Fieldrfield@christies.comTel: +44 20 7389 2113
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61 Lots for Sale 24522
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Lot 1 AN IRISH GOLD RIBBON TORQUE MIDDLE BRONZE AGE, CIRCA 1400-1100 B.C. 3 1/8 in. (8 cm.) wide; weight: 14g |
estimate £6,000 - £8,000 ($8,046 - $10,728) PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________ |
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Lot 2 AN EGYPTIAN GOLD BRACELET ROMAN PERIOD, CIRCA 2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D. 2 ¾ in. (7 cm.) wide; weight: 26.6g |
estimate £5,000 - £7,000 ($6,705 - $9,387) PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________ |
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Lot 3 A BYZANTINE GOLD AND PEARL FINGER RING CIRCA 6TH-7TH CENTURY A.D. 1 ½ in. (3.8 cm.) high; ring size Q |
estimate £12,000 - £18,000 ($16,092 - $24,138) PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________ |
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Lot 4 AN ANGLO-SAXON GOLD AND GLASS AESTEL CIRCA 850-900 A.D. |
estimate £12,000 - £18,000 ($16,092 - $24,138) PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________ |
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Lot 5 A MONUMENTAL SLICE OF BANDED MARRA MAMBA TIGER EYE SPECIMEN MT BROCKMAN STATION, AUSTRALIA 120 x 21 ½ x 1 ½in. (305 x 55 x 4cm.) |
estimate £100,000 - £150,000 ($134,500 - $201,750) PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________ |
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Lot 6 AN EARLY PROTOCORINTHIAN POTTERY KOTYLE CIRCA 720-690 B.C. 4 1/8 in. (10.4 cm.) diameter, excluding handles |
estimate £12,000 - £18,000 ($16,092 - $24,138) PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________ |
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Lot 7 BICOLITE IMPACT GLASS, CAMARINES NORTE, LUZON, PHILIPPINES 5 x 2 ¼ x 2 ¼in. (13 x 6 x 6cm.) on stand |
estimate £3,000 - £5,000 ($4,017 - $6,695) PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________ |
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Lot 8 A PAIR OF PYRITIZED SPLIT AMMONITES Russia each: 12 ½ x 11 x 1 ½in. (32 x 28 x 4cm.) |
estimate £1,200 - £1,600 ($1,606 - $2,142) PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________ |
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Lot 9 AN ATTIC BLACK-FIGURED OLPE CIRCA 520-500 B.C. 8 ¼ in. (20.9 cm.) high |
estimate £15,000 - £20,000 ($20,115 - $26,820) PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________ |
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Lot 10 AN ATTIC BLACK-FIGURED TREFOIL OINOCHOE ATTRIBUTED TO THE PAINTER OF MUNICH 1760, ALTENBURG CLASS, CIRCA 530-520 B.C. 11 5/8 in. (29.5 cm.) high |
estimate £25,000 - £35,000 ($33,525 - $46,935) PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________ |
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Lot 11 AN ATTIC BLACK-FIGURED NECK-AMPHORA ATTRIBUTED TO THE ANTIMENES PAINTER, CIRCA 510-500 B.C. 16 in. (40.6 cm.) high |
estimate £50,000 - £70,000 ($67,050 - $93,869) PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________ |
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Lot 12 THE SKULL OF A TRICERATOPS SOUTH DAKOTA, USA The skull: 86 ½ x 47 x 43in. (220 x 120 x 110cm.) On stand: 86 ½ x 47 x 75in. (220 x 120 x 190cm.) |
estimate £500,000 - £800,000 ($672,500 - $1,076,000) PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________ |
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Lot 13 A LARGE GOGOTTE FORMATION FONTAINEBLEAU, FRANCE 26 x 21 ½ x 9in.(66 x 54 x 23cm.) |
estimate £10,000 - £15,000 ($13,390 - $20,085) PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________ |
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Lot 14 AN ETRUSCAN BRONZE KORE CIRCA LATE 6TH-EARLY 5TH CENTURY B.C. 4 7/8 in. (12.3 cm.) high, excluding tenons |
estimate £3,500 - £4,500 ($4,693 - $6,034) PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________ |
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Lot 15 A LARGE MEGALODON TOOTH NORTH CAROLINA, USA 5 x 4 x 1 ¼in. (13 x 10 x 3.5cm.) on stand |
estimate £4,000 - £6,000 ($5,356 - $8,034) PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________ |
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Lot 16 AN ATTIC RED-FIGURED JANIFORM KANTHAROS ATTRIBUTED TO THE SABOUROFF CLASS, CIRCA 470 B.C. 6 3/8 in. (16.1 cm.) high |
estimate £20,000 - £30,000 ($26,820 - $40,230) PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________ |
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Lot 17 A GOGOTTE FORMATION WITH NATURAL HOLE FONTAINEBLEAU, FRANCE 15 x 12 x 5 ½in. (38 x 30.6 x 14cm.) |
estimate £2,000 - £3,000 ($2,678 - $4,017) PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________ |
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Lot 18 A TARANTINE LIMESTONE ATHENA CLASSICAL PERIOD, CIRCA 5TH CENTURY B.C. 4 5/8 in. (11.7 cm.) high |
estimate £3,000 - £5,000 ($4,023 - $6,705) PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________ |
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Lot 19 A SCULPTURAL GOGOTTE FORMATION FONTAINEBLEAU, FRANCE 10 ½ x 6 x 5in. (27 x 15 x 13cm.) on stand |
estimate £1,500 - £2,000 ($2,011 - $2,682) PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________ |
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Lot 20 A CAMPANIAN RED-FIGURED SKYPHOS ATTRIBUTED TO THE SIKON PAINTER, CIRCA 380-370 B.C. 5 ¾ in. (14.6 cm.) high |
estimate £4,000 - £6,000 ($5,364 - $8,046) PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________ |
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Lot 21 A SMALL GOGOTTE FONTAINEBLEAU, FRANCE 7 ½ x 6 ½ x 4in. (19 x 16 x 10cm.) |
estimate £800 - £1,200 ($1,071 - $1,606) PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________ |
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Lot 22 AN ATTIC BLACK-FIGURED WHITE-GROUND ALABASTRON ATTRIBUTED TO THE SYRISKOS PAINTER, GROUP OF THE NEGRO ALABASTRA, CIRCA 490-480 5 ¾ in. (14.6 cm.) high |
estimate £7,000 - £9,000 ($9,387 - $12,069) PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________ |
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Lot 23 SOLIDIFIED LIGHTNING: FULGURITE THE SAHARA DESERT 9 ½ x 4 x 2in. (24 x 10 x 5cm.) |
estimate £10,000 - £15,000 ($13,390 - $20,085) PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________ |
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Lot 24 A GREEK BRONZE HELMET OF BOEOTIAN TYPE MAGNA GRAECIA, HELLENISTIC PERIOD, CIRCA 3RD-2ND CENTURY B.C. 10 ¼ in. (26 cm.) high |
estimate £15,000 - £20,000 ($20,115 - $26,820) PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________ |
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Lot 25 A SLICE OF PETRIFIED WOOD ARIZONA, USA 23 x 20 ½ x 1in. (58 x 52 x 2.5cm.) |
estimate £5,000 - £8,000 ($6,705 - $10,728) PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________ |
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Lot 26 A GOGOTTE FORMATION FONTAINEBLEAU, FRANCE 19 ¾ x 14/1.4 x 6 ½in. (49.7 x 36 x 16cm.) |
estimate £7,000 - £10,000 ($9,415 - $13,450) PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________ |
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Lot 27 A ROMAN TERRACOTTA RELIEF WITH A MARINE THIASOS CIRCA 1ST CENTURY B.C. - 1ST CENTURY A.D. 20¾ in. (52.7 cm.) long |
estimate £15,000 - £25,000 ($20,085 - $33,475) PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________ |
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Lot 28 A FRAGMENT OF TYRANNOSAURUS REX JAW WYOMING, USA 4 x 5 x 2 in. (10 x 13 x 5 cm.) on stand |
estimate £20,000 - £30,000 ($26,780 - $40,170) PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________ |
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Lot 29 A ROMAN MARBLE HEAD OF VENUS CIRCA 1ST CENTURY B.C.-1ST CENTURY A.D. 2 3/8 in. (6 cm.) high |
estimate £5,000 - £7,000 ($6,705 - $9,387) PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________ |
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Lot 30 THE TOOTH OF A TYRANNOSAURUS REX MONTANA, USA 5 x 2 ¼ x 2 ¼in. (13 x 6.5 x 6.5cm.) on stand |
estimate £10,000 - £15,000 ($13,410 - $20,115) PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________ |
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Lot 31 A ROMAN MARBLE HEAD OF GANYMEDE CIRCA 1ST CENTURY A.D. 8 ½ in. (21.5 cm.) high |
estimate £85,000 - £95,000 ($113,984 - $127,394) PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________ |
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Lot 32 A ROMAN MARBLE PAN CIRCA 1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D. 23 3/8 in. (59.5 cm.) high |
estimate £30,000 - £50,000 ($40,230 - $67,050) PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________ |
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Lot 33 A ROMAN MARBLE HERM HEAD OF SILENUS CIRCA 1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D. 7 ¼ in. (18.4 cm.) high |
estimate £8,000 - £12,000 ($10,728 - $16,092) PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________ |
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Lot 34 TOOTH OF A NANNOTYRANUS Wyoming, USA 6 x 5 ½ x 2in. (15 x 14 x 5cm.) |
estimate £7,000 - £10,000 ($9,415 - $13,450) PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________ |
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Lot 35 A VERY RARE SURVIVIAL OF FOSSILISED DINOSAUR SKIN MONTANA, USA 14 ½ x 10 x 3in. (37 x 26 x 8cm.) |
estimate £15,000 - £25,000 ($20,085 - $33,475) PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________ |
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Lot 36 A ROMAN MARBLE HERCULES CLUB CIRCA 1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D. 22 1/8 in. (56.1 cm.) high |
estimate £7,000 - £9,000 ($9,387 - $12,069) PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________ |
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Lot 37 A ROMAN BRONZE GROUP OF HERCULES WRESTLING ANTAEUS CIRCA 2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D. 5 3/8 in. (13.6 cm.) high |
estimate £3,500 - £4,500 ($4,693 - $6,034) PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________ |
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Lot 38 A LARGE ORIENTED STONE METEORITE - NWA 17938 L5; THE SAHARA DESERT 13 x 14 x 10 ½in. (33 x 36 x 27cm.) |
estimate £50,000 - £80,000 ($66,950 - $107,120) PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________ |
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Lot 39 A ROMAN COPPER ALLOY MASK FROM A CAVALRY SPORT OR PARADE HELMET CIRCA LATE 2ND-MID 3RD CENTURY A.D. 7 in. (17.8 cm.) high |
estimate £25,000 - £35,000 ($33,525 - $46,935) PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________ |
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Lot 40 COMPLETE SLICE OF SEYMCHAN PALLASITE Pallasite – PMG; Magadan District, Siberia, Russia 9 x 10 x 2 in. (22 x 25 x 6cm.) on stand |
estimate £15,000 - £25,000 ($20,085 - $33,475) PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________ |
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Lot 41 A ROMAN BRONZE MINERVA PROTOME CIRCA 3RD CENTURY A.D. 6 ¼ in. (16 cm.) high |
estimate £3,000 - £5,000 ($4,017 - $6,695) PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________ |
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Lot 42 A SPECIMEN OF LAPIS LAZULI Afghanistan 24 ½ x 16 x 2 1/3 in. (62 x 41 x 6cm.) |
estimate £5,000 - £7,000 ($6,725 - $9,415) PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________ |
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Lot 43 A FRAGMENTARY EGYPTIAN BASALT PORTRAIT HEAD OF A PRIEST OR OFFICIAL MIDDLE KINGDOM, 12TH DYNASTY, REIGN OF AMENEMHAT III, 1831-1786 B.C. 2 ½ in. (6.3 cm.) high |
estimate £20,000 - £30,000 ($26,820 - $40,230) PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________ |
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Lot 44 AN EGYPTIAN RED GRANITE ROUND TOPPED STELE FRAGMENT NEW KINGDOM, LATE 18TH DYNASTY, CIRCA 1333-1290 B.C. 14 ½ in. (36.8 cm.) wide |
estimate £30,000 - £50,000 ($40,350 - $67,250) PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________ |
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Lot 45 AN EGYPTIAN LIMESTONE RELIEF LATE PERIOD, 30TH DYNASTY TO PTOLEMAIC PERIOD, 380-30 B.C. 30½ in. (77.5 cm.) wide |
estimate £40,000 - £60,000 ($53,640 - $80,460) PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________ |
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Lot 46 A LARGE FOSSILIZED BRANCH AND LEAVES WYOMING, USA 31 x 55 ½ x 2in. (79 x 141 x 5cm.) |
estimate £30,000 - £50,000 ($40,170 - $66,950) PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________ |
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Lot 47 AN EGYPTIAN LIMESTONE DOUBLE-SIDED SCULPTOR'S MODEL LATE PERIOD, 30TH DYNASTY, REIGN OF NECTANEBO II, 360-343 B.C. 3 in. (7.6 cm.) high |
estimate £60,000 - £80,000 ($80,460 - $107,279) PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________ |
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Lot 48 A FOSSIL PALM FLOWER AND FISH WYOMING, USA 43 ½ x 58 ¾ x 4in. (110 x 189 x 10cm.) |
estimate £40,000 - £60,000 ($53,640 - $80,460) PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________ |
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Lot 49 AN EGYPTIAN LIMESTONE LION HEAD SCULPTOR'S MODEL LATE PERIOD, 30TH DYNASTY TO EARLY PTOLEMAIC PERIOD, CIRCA 380-300 B.C. 4 ¾ in. (12 cm.) high |
estimate £60,000 - £80,000 ($80,460 - $107,279) PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________ |
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Lot 50 A FOSSIL STINGRAY WYOMING, USA 45 x 28 x 2cm. |
estimate £2,000 - £3,000 ($2,682 - $4,023) PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________ |
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Lot 51 AN EGYPTIAN BRONZE PTAH LATE PERIOD, 664-332 B.C. 7 ½ in. (19 cm.) high |
estimate £20,000 - £30,000 ($26,820 - $40,230) PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________ |
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Lot 52 THE HORN OF A TRICERATOPS WYOMING, USA 21 ½ x 21 x 6in. (55 x 53 x 15cm.) on stand |
estimate £30,000 - £50,000 ($40,170 - $66,950) PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________ |
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Lot 53 A NEAR EASTERN POTTERY HEDGEHOG VESSEL CIRCA LATE 2ND MILLENNIUM B.C. 6 ¾ in. (17.1 cm.) long |
estimate £4,000 - £6,000 ($5,364 - $8,046) PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________ |
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Lot 54 THE LEG BONE OF A TRICERATOPS SOUTH DAKOTA, USA 15 x 15 x 20in. (38 x 38 x 76cm.) |
estimate £20,000 - £30,000 ($26,900 - $40,350) PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________ |
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Lot 55 A TRICERTAOPS NOSE HORN SOUTH DAKOTA, USA 8 x 6 x 7.5in. (20 x 15 x 19cm.) |
estimate £10,000 - £15,000 ($13,410 - $20,115) PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________ |
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Lot 56 A LEVANTINE FAIENCE LION CIRCA LATE 2ND - EARLY 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. 7 1/8 in. (18.2 cm.) long |
estimate £10,000 - £15,000 ($13,390 - $20,085) PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________ |
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Lot 57 A LARGE MEGALODON TOOTH South Carolina, USA 5 ¼ x 4 x 1 ½1n. (14 x 10.5 x 4cm.) |
estimate £5,000 - £8,000 ($6,695 - $10,712) PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________ |
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Lot 58 A LARGE MEGALODON TOOTH GEORGIA, USA 5 ¼ x 4 x 1 ¼in. (13 x 10 x 3cm.) |
estimate £3,000 - £5,000 ($4,017 - $6,695) PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________ |
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Lot 59 AN AMLASH POTTERY FEMALE FIGURE CIRCA EARLY 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. 17 7/8 in. (45.4 cm.) high |
estimate £30,000 - £50,000 ($40,230 - $67,050) PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________ |
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Lot 60 A PIRAVEND BRONZE MALE FIGURE CIRCA 9TH-8TH CENTURY B.C. 2 3/8 in. (6 cm.) high |
estimate £3,500 - £4,500 ($4,693 - $6,034) PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________ |
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Lot 61 A SCULPTURAL CAMPO DEL CIELO METEORITE Gran Chaco, Gualamba, Argentina 12 ¼ x 9 3/8 x 8in. ((31 x 24 x 20.3cm.) in case: 23 ¾ x 12 ¾ x 18in. (60.3 x 32.4 x 45.7cm.) |
estimate £10,000 - £15,000 ($13,410 - $20,115) PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________ |
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