Classical antiquity - Southern Europe - Roman
Authentic ancient Roman art and antiquities
For many centuries authentic ancient Roman antiquities have been considered to be the real gems among ancient artifacts. Renaissance collectors were already eager to buy Roman artifacts. Ancient Roman art is one of the focal points of the Alte Roemer Gallery. Be it an authentic ancient Roman sculpture or bust, figurines, Roman pottery, ancient weapons or coins, in our online shop you will always find a broad selection of exciting Roman artifacts. It would be our pleasure to work with you individually on your personal collection, and help you find special pieces that you would like to add to it. Please do not hesitate to contact us at any time via email or using our contact form. Correspondence is welcome in English, German, Italian, French, Russian or Japanese.-
Roman ritual mirror showing Leda and the swan
Darstellung der Leda, die mit entblößter Brust am Boden liegt. Von der Seite nähert sich der Schwan. Über der Szene zweireihige griechische Inschrift.
€610Roman oil lamp from Dr. Steve Adler collectionMirror decorated with a harbor scene. From the famous Dr. Steve Adler collection. Exported from Israel with IAA permit Nr. 539063.
€1,400Large Roman cinerary urnImpressive jar from the 1st or 2nd century AD. Great condition for ancient glass of this size. 26cm high.
€4,800Very high herm with bust of DionysosAn almost identical, however less well preserved herm in on exhibition in the J. Paul Getty Museum. From the Austrian collection of Prof. Ritschel, carrier of the Large Cross of Honor of the Austrian Republic and many other prizes and honors.
€2,950Roman bronze lock bar shaped as hermMassive piece with great patina. From a German private collection, acquired in the early 1980s.
€448Large Roman marble head of a womanVery well preserved fragment of a larger group. Ca. 1st - 2nd century AD, Roman Empire. From an old German collection, acquired in 1987 from Helmut Liebert in Krefeld, Germany.
€4,000Side frame of a Roman stoolPiece of a seating furniture with elaborate openwork designs. The fantastic state of preservation is known from other bronze stools found in Pompeii and the area around Mount Vesuvius.
€14,100Roman marble relief with hunting scene: Eros carrying hindSupposedly from the collection of the Swiss painter Arnold Böcklin (1827-1901). Very good condition, surface very well preserved.
€7,950Wonderful marble head of Isis - Ex Sotheby's Parke BennettA lovely sculpture from an old US collection. Very nicely preserved surface, very detailed work of art.
€4,950Clay impressions of Roman sealsThe ancient impressions in clay are from papyrus documents issued and sealed in Roman times. A fantastic testimonial to Roman bureaucracy.
€250Extremely fine Marc Antony Denarius - LEG XIBeautiful dark patina. Commemorating the Legio XI formed by M. Anton, while a Legio XI Actiaca fought in the Actium campaign serving Octavian.
€800Base plate of a Roman mirrorThe bronze disc is the base plate of a Roman mirror. A handle and reflective metal coating were once part of the mirror. Typical for upper class Roman households during Imperial times.
€280Very rare Roman bronze Amor Balsamarium found at BaalbekFrom the collection of Joan Conway Crancer, Honorary Trustee of the Saint Louis Art Museum. Extraordinary preserved for an ancient bronze figure of this size, incl. the original lid. Acquired 1988 in London for 8,500 US Dollar.
€4,400Gnostic intaglio with magic spellThe two sides show a woman with lion's head and a magical text. The piece is from the period of Gnosticism in the 2nd and 3rd century.
€1,200Base plate of a Roman mirrorPerfectly preserved bronze plate of a Roman mirror. A handle and reflective metal coating were once part of the object. Typical for upper class Roman households during Imperial times.
€295Roman intaglio with goddess of victoryThe glass paste features Victoria writing the names of victors in battle on a large shield.
€340Almost extremely fine Augustus denarius with nice patinaNice portrait, on reverse Capricorn with cornucopiae and rudder on globe. Colonia Patricia mint, 18 - 16 BC
€1,340Roman bronze Apollo Kitharoidos - ex Christie'sImpressive, very aesthetic figure. Excellently preserved with beautiful patina. Mounted on modern green marble base.
€12,000Roman facade decoration shaped as theatre maskImpressive and striking marble mask. It once adorned the upper facade of a villa or a public building during Roman Imperial times.
€5,700Roman appliqués of Sol Invictus and LunaEnsemble of two nice terra cotta examples of the cult around the Roman sun god and moon goddess in Roman Imperial times.
€2,100Extremely fine Julius Caesar denarius - elephant trampling on horned snakeWell centered, beautiful tone. The reverse shows the emblems of the pontificate.
€3,100Roman intaglio with young satyrNice white-banded, orange-brown glass paste. It shows the spirit of nature in extasy.
€220Impressive massive Roman bronze oil lamp with birdFrom a German private collection, acquired 1982 at Kunsthaus Lempertz, Cologne, Germany. The bird possibly depicts a dove, a popular symbol among the early Christians, symbolizing the Holy Spirit.
€1,300Roman intaglio with person in mantleAn ancient intaglio from Roman times made of nice orange glass paste. It shows a person leaning on a sword or rudder stock.
€145Extremely fine Julius Caesar denariusNice patina. Ex NAC Zürich, auction 25, 2003. Most likely minted to pay Caesar's troops after the victory at the Battle of Thapsus (North Africa, modern Tunis).
€2,450Very fine Nerva cistophoric tetradrachmVery impressive, large silver coin. Ex Gerhard Hirsch Nachf. auction Nr. 116 (1979), lot 3012.
€480Pair of Roman gold earringsWonderful gold jewellery with shield and pendant with spiral decor. Made during Roman Imperial times.
€1,960Very fine Galba denariusEx old German private collection. Rare coin with beautiful "classical" Roman portrait.
€580Marc Antony legionary Denarius from Wishanger hoardFound 2021 in East Hampshire, UK. Best condition of the five Marc Antony denarii in the hoard. The hoard is a very impressive proof of the fact that coins were in circulation for up to several centuries in the Roman era.
€380Roman glass paste with goatThe ancient intaglio shows a goat standing on its hind legs. The front legs are placed against an object. Wonderful details in the dark glass.
€285Extremely fine Augustus denarius commemorating Battle of ActiumThis issue commemorates the victory of Octavian (Augustus) over Mark Antony and Cleopatra at the Battle of Actium in 31 B.C.
€1,800Marc Antony legionary Denarius from Wishanger hoardFound 2021 in East Hampshire, UK. The hoard is a very impressive proof of the fact that coins were in circulation for up to several centuries in the Roman era.
€150Augustus denarius from Wishanger hoardFound 2021 in East Hampshire, UK. Revers showing Gaius and Lucius, the sons of M. Agrippa. The hoard is a very impressive proof of the fact that coins were in circulation for up to several centuries in the Roman era.
€450Roman glass mosaic bowlNice little bowl with an abstract colourful design. Dating to the early Roman Imperial period. With Italian export permit.
€3,450Roman glass paste with two animalsThe intaglio is made of beautiful violet glass. It shows two animals facing each other.
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