Artemis Fine Arts and Arte Primitivo Present Classical Antiquities Auction on September 16
On September 16, Artemis Fine Arts and Arte Primitivo will conduct an auction showcasing classical antiquities that reflect over three millennia of Egyptian, Greek, and Roman heritage. The sale features an array of items including funerary figures, deities, painted reliefs, luxurious metal vessels, imperial portraits, and Roman military gear, all highlighting their cultural importance in religious and historical contexts. A notable piece is the Egyptian Harpokrates Figure from the Late Period, around 525 BCE, with bidding expected to start between $6,000 and $8,000. Additional artifacts in the collection date back even further in history.
Key facts
- Auction date: September 16
- Auction presented by Artemis Fine Arts and Arte Primitivo
- Sale includes classical antiquities from Egyptian, Greek, and Roman cultures
- Objects span more than three millennia
- Featured lot: Egyptian Harpokrates Figure | Horus the Child, Pschent Crown, Lot 439
- Lot 439 is from Egypt, Late Period, ca. 525 BCE
- Estimate for Lot 439: $6,000–$8,000
- Categories include gods and funerary figures, painted reliefs, precious-metal vessels, imperial portraiture, and Roman military equipment
Entities
Institutions
- Artemis Fine Arts
- Arte Primitivo
Locations
- Egypt