Roman - Classical antiquity - Sold antiquities
Archive of sold antiquities
All artefacts sold in our gallery are fully documented in our online archive and database. Being a specialist ancient art dealer, preserving also the more recent history of each and every piece sold in our shop is at our heart. That is particularly useful for artefacts that changed owners in the meantime. Information that may have been lost in the process can be easily restored from our archives. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you need further information about ancient items that have been sold in our gallery. We can help you with reconstructing the history of ownership for those items. All information about our customers will be kept confidential, of course.-
Roman intaglio with cornucopia
The Roman decorative insert made of orange glass paste shows a rich scene. Wonderful preservation.
Price: on requestRoman intaglio with hippocampusBeautiful depiction of the popular mythical creature from Greek and Roman art. The orange glass paste copies an engraved carnelian gem. From the Roman period.
Price: on requestRoman intaglio with falconAn ancient intaglio from Roman times made of nice orange glass paste. Wonderfully detailed depiction.
Price: on requestRoman intaglio with standing personAn ancient intaglio from Roman times made of dark glass paste. From the Professor Brosch collection of engraved gems.
Price: on requestThree Roman pottery vessels from the RhinelandFound 1966 till 1981 near the Roman city of Novaesium, today's Neuss in Germany. Novaesium was an early Roman foundation and with this is one of the oldest cities in Germany.
Price: on requestVery fine Domitian denariusThe reverse shows Minerva on a rostral column with owl. Ex Gerhard Hirsch Nachf. Auktion 158 (1988), Lot Nr. 343.
Price: on requestExtremely fine Philip I. Arabs AntonianusThe reverse shows Annona standing left, holding corn-ears over modius and cornucopiae.
Price: on requestRoman lead weight from NovaesiumTrapezoidal weight from the Roman city of Novaesium, today's Neuss in Germany.
Price: on requestFour Roman bronze artefacts from NovaesiumTwo handles, one of them beautifully incised. And one arrow head and an amulet. Finds from the Roman city of Novaesium, today's Neuss in Germany.
Price: on requestRoman lock bolts from NovaesiumPart of a key lock, e.g. for a door or chest. Finds from the Roman city of Novaesium, today's Neuss in Germany.
Price: on requestThree Roman pottery vessels from the RhinelandFound 1966 till 1981 near the Roman city of Novaesium, today's Neuss in Germany. Novaesium was an early Roman foundation and with this is one of the oldest cities in Germany.
Price: on requestRoman tallow oil lamp from the RhinelandFound 1966 - 1981 near the Roman city of Novaesium, today's Neuss in Germany. Novaesium was an early Roman foundation and with this is one of the oldest cities in Germany.
Price: on requestNerva sestertiusNice portrait. Reverse is showing the goddess Fortuna. Ex Gerhard Hirsch Nachf. auction Nr. 141 (1984), lot 622.
Price: on requestRoman Republican coinage - Denarius with Janus head and RomaThe reverse shows Roma, wearing Corinthian helmet and holding sceptre, crowning trophy
Price: on requestLarge Roman legionary tile from the RhinelandFound 1966 till 1981 near the Roman city of Novaesium, today's Neuss in Germany. Novaesium was an early Roman foundation and with this is one of the oldest cities in Germany.
Price: on requestMarc 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.
Price: on requestThree Roman iron keys from NovaesiumIron keys of typical shape. Finds from the Roman city of Novaesium, today's Neuss in Germany.
Price: on requestRoman intaglio with eagleThe ancient work shows an eagle in a dynamic movement spreading his wings. Beautiful orange glass paste.
Price: on requestRoman intaglio with gryllosThe hybrid creature was extremely popular during the Roman Empire. It was believed to convey magical powers.
Price: on requestRoman intaglio with griffinThe ancient work shows a griffin composed of horse and eagle. The mighty wings are raised above the back, the forepart and paws are erect.
Price: on requestRoman intaglio with eagleThe ancient work shows an eagle in a dynamic movement spreading his wings. Beautiful orange glass paste.
Price: on requestRoman intaglio with cocksThe quality work shows two standing cocks on a base line. Fantastic and crisp illustration.
Price: on requestRoman glass pasteRing stone made of beautiful orange glass. From the Professor Brosch collection of ancient gems.
Price: on requestRoman glass bracelet with spiral decorationThe 4th century bangle is decorated with spiraling grooves on the outside. Made in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Price: on requestRoman glass bracelet with spiral decorationThe 4th century bangle is decorated with spiraling grooves on the outside. Made in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Price: on requestRoman knee brooch from BritanniaWell preserved example of this important fibula type that was introduced to Britain by Roman troop movements from the Rhineland. This specimen was already produced locally in Britannia province. It was published in two books on ancient fibulae.
Price: on requestRoman headstud broochInteresting fibula with a covered hinge mechanism and enamel decoration on the bow. From the 2nd century Roman Britain. Published in two stardard works on ancient brooches by Richard Hattatt.
Price: on requestRoman glass jugletThe small jug with a pear-shaped body is outstanding due to the strongly iridescent patina and the dark coating on the outside. From the Late Roman Imperial period.
Price: on requestRoman legionary tile from the RhinelandLEG XVI (Gallica), 43 - 70 AD. Found 1966 till 1981 near the Roman city of Novaesium, today's Neuss in Germany. Novaesium was an early Roman foundation and with this is one of the oldest cities in Germany.
Price: on requestRoman intaglio with mythical creatureRoman jewellery insert made of beautifully shimmering blue glass paste. It shows a creature with the front part of a horse.
Price: on requestRoman intaglio with bigaThe glass paste shows Nike in a biga. The goddess of victory stands in the chariot, holding the reins and her laurel wreath.
Price: on requestRoman intaglio with kneeling personNice light yellow glass paste from the Professor Brosch collection of ancient glyptics. Possibly showing a warrior.
Price: on requestRoman intaglio with ravenAn ancient intaglio from Roman times made of nice orange glass paste. Well preserved depiction.
Price: on requestRoman intaglio with dogThe ring insert made of beautiful orange glass paste shows a standing dog that looks up with a raised paw.
Price: on requestRoman glass paste with two animalsThe intaglio is made of beautiful violet glass. It shows two animals facing each other.
Price: on requestRoman glass bracelet with beautiful decorationThe small bangle from the 4th century is decorated with polychrome glass layers on the outside. Made in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Price: on request