Greek antiquities - price guide and values

Ancient Greek Terracotta Vessels: Lekythos, Dish, and Amphora

Three ancient terracotta vessels, comprising a Greek red figure miniature lekythos with a palmette design, a small dish and a small amphora shaped vessel., Lekythos: height 10.5 cm

Attic Black-Figure Grand Tour Neck Amphora Vase, 50.5 cm

An Grand Tour neck amphora vase, in the Attic black-figure manner, each side decorated with a figurative panel, one side decorated with a warrior on horseback between two birds, the other side decorated with a woman lying on a bed, being held captive by…

Late Geometric Greek Bronze Horse Figure, Circa 750-700 BC

A Greek bronze figure of a horse, late geometric period, circa 750-700 BC, with stout cylindrical legs, crested mane, cylindrical muzzle with protuberant eyes and pricked ears, mounted on a later base, 5.5 cm high, 5 cm wide, 2.5 cm deep (including base)

South Italian Greek Terracotta Reclining Goddess Figure, 5th Century BC

A south Italian Greek terracotta figure of a goddess, circa 5th century BC, reclining on a couch, a phiale in her right hand, her left hand resting on cushions, 20 cm high, 22 cm wide, 9 cm deep

Apulian Pottery Pelike with Running Figures and Funerary Altar

An Apulian Pottery Pelike, attributed to the painter of Bologna 498, circa 4th century BC, decorated to one side with a running female figure bouncing a ball and a running male figure, nude except for a chalmys over his shoulder, the other side decorated…

Attic black-figure trefoil oinochoe with wedding procession, late 6th century

An Attic black-figure trefoil oinochoe, circa late 6th century BC, baluster form, with everted rim, and high concave handle, the frontal panel painted with a wedding procession, the couple riding in a quadriga and attended by Dionysos, Apollo, and a…

Italo-Corinthian Pottery Olpe with Animal Friezes, circa 500 BC

An Italo-Corinthian Pottery Olpe, circa 500 BC, ovoid form with a flared neck, the handle flanked by rotelles on the rim, the body painted in three registers with friezes of lions, winged sphinxes, a goose, swans and a boar, rosettes in the field, 32 cm…

Antique Stone Pedestals with Classical Female Nude Figures

A pair of antique and later reconstituted stone pedestals, the fronts 19th century, the later square pedestals each faced with an antique sculpted classical female nude figure with escutcheon and swag of fruit set against a Corinthian order pilaster, each…

Scagliola Marble Horse Head: Selene's Horse from Parthenon East Pediment

A scagliola marble horse's head, modelled from the head of a horse of Selene, from the East pediment of the Parthenon, Athens, in the British Museum, height 61 cm, length 86 cm.

Silver Mocha Spoons and Edwardian Oyster Forks Set, Sheffield 1903

A set of six silver Mocha spoons, each with Corinthian column terminal, marked 'Sterling Silver'. Together with four Edwardian oyster forks, Sheffield 1903. Weight all up: 130 gm. (10)

Greek Goddess Athena Head Sculpture, circa 1980s, European Artifacts

A head of the Greek goddess 'Athena', European, circa 1980's, 45 cm high

Greek Apulian Perfume Aryballos, 325-300BCE, South Italian, Black/Brown Glaze

Greek Apulian perfume Aryballos, 325-300BCE, south Italian, with cylindrical spreading lip above a lobed baluster body, in black/brown glaze, a/f, height 7 cm

Greek Apulian black jug with loop handles and ovoid body

Greek Apulian black jug, 3rd-4th century, with spreading lip, loop handles and ovoid body, in black gloss finish, a/f, height 9 cm

Greek Apulian Glazed Pottery Trefoil Oinochoe, Magna Graecia, 340-325BCE

Greek Apulian glazed Pottery trefoil Oinochoe, 340-325BCE, Magna Graecia, south Italic Colonies, with trefoil lip, above loop handle and baluster shaped body with spreading foot, in a black glaze, height 11.5 cm

4th Century Greek Apulian Black Glazed Guttos with Medusa Roundel

Greek Apulian black glazed Guttos, 4th century, of squat form, with roundel of possibly Medusa, in glazed black to brick red, on a circular foot, a/f, length 11 cm

Greek Apulian Oinochoe with trefoil lip and painted red frieze

Greek Apulian Oinochoe of Xenon group, 350-300BC, with trefoil lip, loop handle and tapering ovoid body, with painted red ware frieze of foliage and line work, a/f (repaired), height 11 cm

Apulian Black Glazed Oinochoe, 340-325BCE, Magna Graecia, Italic Colonies

Greek Apulian high gloss glazed black Oinochoe, 340-325BCE, Magna Graecia, south Italic Colonies, with slightly spreading lip and cylindrical neck, with loop handle and baluster body, on a circular foot, in high gloss black finish, a/f (repaired), height…

6th Century Greek Attic Black Figure Lekythos with Figure Decoration

Greek Attic black figure Lekythos, 6th century, with spreading lip above tapering neck and loop handle, the cylindrical body decorated with figures(rubbed), raised on a circular foot, a/f (restoration to handle, neck and base), height 16.5 cm

Greek Attic Skyphos with Loop Handles and Black Line Work

Greek Attic Skyphos, of squat baluster form, flanked by loop handles,on a circular foot, with black interior and exterior line work, a/f, length 17.5 cm

Apulian Gnathian Skyphos, c.350-325 BC: Stylised Foliage Design

Greek Apulian Gnathian Skyphos, c.350-325 BC, with deep sides, flanked by loop handles, painted with stylised foliage in tones of white and red, on a black ground, a/f (repaired), height 9 cm

Apulian Red Figure Oinochoe with Woman's Head, Magna Graecia

Greek Apulian red figure Oinochoe, c.340-300BC, Magna Graecia, Southern Italy, with spreading lip and loop handle above an ovoid body, decorated with the left profile of a woman's head and anthemion to other side, on a circular foot, a/f (heavily…

Daunian Pottery Kyathos, 550-525BC, Greek, Brown and Black Decoration

Greek Daunian Pottery Kyathos, 550-525BC, with loop handle above a circular body with spreading lip, with painted decoration in tones of brown and black, length 19 cm

Late 5th Century BC Greek Attic Red Figure Bell Krater

Greek Attic red figure terracotta bell krater, late 5th century BC, with spreading lip, above bell shaped body, decorated with a figure of a man with staff and lady holding box and grapes, raised on a circular foot, a/f (restored), height 21.5 cm

Greek Apulian Red Painted Kylix, 4th-3rd Century BC, Foliate Border

Greek Apulian red painted Kylix, 4th-3rd century BC, with shallow circular body, decorated with central motif, surrounded by foliate border, flanked by loop handles, raised on a circular foot, length 21 cm

Greek Apulian Red Figure Pyxis with Woman Portrait, 330-310BC

Greek Apulian red figure globular Pyxis, 330-310BC, Magna Graecia, south Italy, of globular form, painted with a portrait of a woman to one side and honeysuckle motif verso, the base with wave scroll, a/f (restored), height 14 cm

Corinthian Column Desk Lamps with Faux Parchment Shades Set

Two Corinthian column desk lamps, with faux parchment shades. Height 43 cm and 34 cm.

18th Century Red-Figure Kylix with Dionysos and Maenads

A Grand Tour Attic-Style Red-Figure Kylix, probably 18th century, the upper side decorated a with a thiasus, satyrs and maenads dancing and playing musical instruments around a profile bust of Dionysos wearing an ivy wreath to the centre, the underside…

Greek Prince Stone Carving on Stand, 12cm Height

Archaic stone carving, 'Head of a Greek Prince' on stand, height 12 cm

Vintage Bronze Corinthian Table Lamp with Cream Lampshade

A vintage bronze Corinthian-style reeded column table lamp, three claw feet upon an ornate base and with gilt highlights. Later cream lampshade. Height (including shade) 57 cm.

Apulian Red Figure Epichysis: Reclining Eros with Palmettes

An Apulian red figure Epichysis, C.300 Bce, painted with a reclining Eros and palmettes, the body with a repeated 'S' motif, height 20 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

Etruscan-Corinthian Style Terracotta Vessels: Antique Collection of Five Pieces

A collection of decorated terracotta vessels in the Etruscan-Corinthian style, possibly antique, comprising five pieces, the largest 15.5 cm high

3rd Century BC Greek Kylix Wine Cup from Campania, Italy

Kylix (wine cup) 3rd Century Bc Campania, Greek South Italy, diameter 20 cm Professionally restored.

Daunian Pottery Askos: Apulian Geometric Motifs, 4th/5th Century B.C

Daunian Pottery Askos, Apulia, c. 4th/5th century B.C., with a short cylindrical spout and conjoined strap handle, a small stylised conical tail at the base of the handle, the rounded body decorated with horizontal bands and geometric motifs, height 17 cm…

Greek Red-Figure Krater from Apulia, 4th Century BC

A Greek red-figure krater Apulia, 4th BC height: 37.5 cm. Provenance: Acquired from Arte Primitivo, Howard S. Rose Gallery, New York, in 1997

Apulian Gnathian Skyphos, c.350-325 B.C

Greek, south Italy, Apulian Gnathian Skyphos, c.350-325 B.C, of deep tapering form, flanked by loop handles, decorated with dot and line border, above a circular handle, on a black ground, a/f, height 8.8 cm

Greek Skyphos: Dark Brown Glaze, Two Side Handles, 13cm

A Greek Skyphos (drinking cup), dark brown glaze, two side handles. 13 cm height

Greek Prince Head on Bronze Pedestal

An ancient Greek head of a prince, probably Ionia, 3rd-1st century BC, Pentelic marble on bronze pedestal. Height 58 cm overall. Provenance: Peter Lane Gallery, Hobart, 2007. Private collection, Sydney

Silver-Plated Corinthian Column Lamp with Silk Shade (55cm High)

A silver- plated corinthian column lamp with plated silk shade, 55 cm, high

Ancient Greek Didracham Coin with Athena and Pegasus

An ancient Grecian Didracham silver coin, Corinth, Greek Empire, late 5th to 4th century B.C, Obverse: Athena Pallas, reverse: Pegasus, weight: 8.5 gms, including the original storage sleeve with the previous collector's catalogue notes.. Provenance: Ex.…

Apulian Red-Figure Bell Krater, 4th Century B.C

An Apulian red-figure bell krater, 4th century B.C., painted to one side with a naked youth holding a dish and a basket looking towards a maenad holding a tynpanon above a Greek key border, the other side with two himation clad youths holding staffs,…

Gnathian Ware Epiphysis with Lion Head Masks, 4th Century BC

A Gnathian Ware Epiphysis, circa 4th century BC, of baluster form with an elongated spout and arched handle with lions head masks applied to sides. Boldely decorated to body. 20 cm high

Terracotta Tanagra Figure, 3rd Century B.C

A finely moulded terracotta Tanagra figure, circa 3rd century B.C, the face rendered with naturalistic details, her long flowing drapery showing traces of stucco and blue pigment decoration. Together with certificate of authenticity from B.C Galleries. 28…

Hercules Battling Nemean Lion Gilt Bronze Plaque

A Greek / Hellenistic gilt bronze plaque, Eastern Provinces, circa 300 B.C. The front surface with an image of Hercules fighting the Nemean lion, mounted onto a wooden panel and incorporated base. The plaque 14 cm x 5.3 cm, other notes: after this famous…

Terracotta Goddess Isis-Aphrodite Figure, Levant, 300-30 BC

A finely moulded Greco-Roman terracotta figure of the goddess Isis-Aphrodite, Levant, circa 300-30 B.C, standing naked with her hands resting on her hips wearing her hair hanging over the shoulders beneath a remnant 'polos' headdress. The figure…

Greek Terracotta Antefix with Hermes Mask and Anthemion

An ancient Greek terracotta Antefix, third century BC, in the form of an anthemion centred with a Hermes mask above scrolls, overall traces of pigment, height 25 cm

Greek Skyphos with Frieze and Birds

An ancient Greek black figure Skyphos, third century BC, with painted bands and a frieze of figures and birds, height 10 cm, width across handles 22 cm

Greek Lekanis with Women's Profiles and Palmettes, 300 BC

An ancient Greek red figure Attic Lekanis, circa 300 BC, the tazza base with a conical cover painted with women's profiles alternating with palmettes, having a central patera painted boss, height 11 cm

Hollow Terracotta Figure of Isis-Aphrodite

A very fine Greco-Egyptian hollow terracotta figure of Isis-Aphrodite, circa 2nd to 1st century B.C, modelled nude in a standing position with remnant stucco applied on the surface, housed on stand. The figure 25 cm high, total height with stand 28.5 cm…

Hellenistic Bronze Ring with Female Carnelian Head

A Hellenistic bronze ring, near East, circa 3rd to 1st century B.C. The carnelian bezel depicting a female head in profile, ring size: K-J (15 3/4)

Ptolemy III's Bronze Coin with Zeus-Ammon and Badge Designs

Ancient Greek bronze coin, King Ptolemy III (246-222 BCE) Zeus-Ammon/Ptolemaic badge designs

Antique Bronze Helmet with Romanesque Eagle and Figures

Ceremonial Attic bronze helmet, after the antique, embellished with Romanesque eagle and laurel and various figures and motif in relief 34 x 20 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Judith Hoyle, Newcastle

Red-Figure Hydria with Female Figures and Palmettes

Attic Red-Figure Hydria c. 300-500 BC the shoulder affixed withthree handles, decorated to one side with two female figures wearing peplos and jewellery, one holding a stool and a rug, the other with a scarf and a necklace in each hand, a band of meander…

Apulian Red-Figure Volute Krater with Gorgon Masks and Stele

Apulian Red-Figure Volute krater c. 300-500 BC the shoulder affixed with two handles bearing Gorgon masks on either side terminating in two loops with swans heads, the neck with a female profile head amidst palmettes and scrolling flowers, one side…

Apulian Red-Figure Krater with Bacchant and Male Figures

Apulian Red-Figure bell krater c. 300-500 BC painted with palmettes under each handles, one side with three male figures wearing himations, the other side painted with a bacchant and two nude males standing in graceful attitudes, and holding leafy staffs,…

Greek Bronze Hydria Urn, Hellenistic Period

A Greek bronze 'Hydria' urn possibly Hellenistic period, circa 3rd century, of baluster form, with egg and dart relief decoration to overted lip, the whole flanked by two handles and raised on a circular foot, the lovely patina revealing natural breaks to…

Greek Treasures: Ewer, Askos, and Bejewelled Hand

A Greek oinochoe (wine ewer) with trefoil mouth, a bird shaped askos (oil flask) and a plaster cast of a bas-relief bejewelled hand from antiquity. Faults. Ewer height 23.5 cm. Provenance: The Williamson Estate Collection.

Athenian Bell Krater with Black & Red Figures

A Greek earthenware bell krater, with curled horizontal handles & Athenian black & red figures, Attica, BC 4th-Ad 6th C, for mixing wine with water, on a short cylindrical stem raised on a circular foot, height 20 cm, diameter 18 cm

Greek Boar Head Rhyton, Late Classical Period

An antique Greek rhyton (drinking-horn) in the shape of a boar's head, painted beneath the rib with figures and horse. Probably Late Classical to Early Hellenistic Period, c.330-320B.C, length 22.5 cm. Provenance: Douglas Wright Estate.

Marble Head of Venus or Aphrodite

Roman or Greek marble head of Venus or Aphrodite 2nd C AD or earlier. Provenance: A former diplomatic family based in the ACT (collection formed in the 1950s & 60s); by descent to the current owner, height 16.5 cm (excl stand), 26 cm (including stand)

Victorian Brass Banquet Lamp on Corinthian Column

A Victorian on brass Corinthian column banquet Lamp.

500 BC Greek Lekythos Black Figure Vase, Provenance: Max Harris

A Greek Lekythos black figure vase, c. 500 BC, 30 cm high. Provenance: A gift from Max Harris, the vendor's employer, in the early 1980's

Hellenistic Pottery Cup with Loop Handle (2nd/1st Century BC)

A Greek Hellenistic pottery cup with high rising loop handle, 2nd/1st century BC, 13 cm high

Apulian Red-Figure Lekani and Jarlet Set

An Apulian red-figure lekani and jarlet, 4th century BC the lekani cover with geometric decoration, the two handled vase with palmettes (damaged), 10 cm high, 10 cm diameter & 7 cm high

Concentric Greek Kylix, 4th Century BC

A Greek kylix with concentric decoration, 4th century BC, 8 cm high, 20 cm across the handles

Apulian Red-Figure Lekani with Female Head Cover

An Apulian red-figure lekani, 4th century BC the associated cover with female heads in profile flanked by palmettes, 10 cm high, 9.5 cm diameter

Attic Pottery Trio: Epichyseis, Lekythos, Kylix

Three Attic pottery items, a black glaze epichyseis with scroll decoration, a squat black lekythos and a kylix with band of leaves, 4th century BC, 19 & 10 cm high, 14 cm across the handles

Corinthian Black-Figure Vase with Leopard, Antelope and Bird

A Corinthian black-figure pottery two handled baluster vase, decorated with a leopard, antelope and bird, 5th century BC, 17 cm high

Greek/Roman Royal Sphynx Limestone Figure on Wooden Base

A Greece / Roman limestone figure of a human headed Royal Sphynx, 3rd/1st century BC, 10 cm high, 12 cm long, wooden base

Greco-Roman Marble Frieze, 3rd-4th Century AD

A Greco-Roman style carved marble partial frieze, circa 3rd- 4th century AD;

Greek Terracotta Dish on Stand with Double Handles

A doubled handled antique terracotta dish on stand, Greek, 9 cm high, 14 cm diameter

Ancient Greek Head Seal

Archaic carved Greek head seal

Apulian Red-Figure Pelike with Athena and Figures

An Apulian red-figure Pelike, circa Fourth century B.C. side a depicting Athena in full panoply seated at left, facing a seated youth holding a spear and shield, with foliate sprigs in the field, dotted ground side B depicting three seated female figures…

Apulian Red-Figure Oenochoe with Phlyax Scene, 340-330 B.C

An Apulian red-figure trefoil lipped oenochoe, circa 340-330 B.C., the oenochoe decorated on one side only, with the frontal panel depicting a phlyax scene of two comic actors facing one another, each wearing masks and padded tunics with tights below,…

Apulian Red-Figure Pelike with Maenad and Eros

An Apulian red-figure Pelike, circa fourth century B.C. the A side a depicting a richly dressed and ornamented dancing maenad, holding a thrysus and a large ribboned tympanum, with a sash, ivy and rosettes in the field, side B depicting a richly dressed…

Hellenistic Female Draped Figure, 4th Century B.C

A Fragmentary Hellenistic female draped figure, circa Fourth century B.C. a standing draped figure, (upper torso, arms, and head lacking; minor losses), 7.5 cm high Provenance: ex Graham Geddes collection

Archaic Greek Terracotta Head with Stephane Headdress

A late archaic Greek terracotta head, circa Fifth century B.C. wearing a high radiate stephane headdress, (minor losses to the nose), 8.9 cm high Provenance: ex Graham Geddes collection; ex Hamilton collection 1991

Greek Glass Aryballos with Encrusted Surface

A Greek Core-formed Aryballos, circa Sixth century - 100 B.C. of dark blue glass with encrusted surface, an everted rim above a squat spherical body with flattened base and a single thick trailed handle, 10 cm high Provenance: ex Graham Geddes collection;…