Antiquities and Pre-Columbian Art

This auction presents an opportunity to examine how various ancient cultures articulated power, beauty, and identity through art. Beginning with Lots 1-3, we encounter enthroned figures from Olmec, Roman, and Egyptian traditions, each rendered in distinct styles that highlight both their unique artistic vocabularies and the shared motif of authority. The exploration continues in Lots 7-14, where written forms—Egyptian and Maya glyphs, Greco-Roman scripts, and cuneiform from the Ancient Near East—invite a dialogue on how these civilizations recorded and conveyed their narratives. As the auction unfolds, Lots 20-28 delve into the diverse vessel forms and mediums, showcasing craftsmanship across cultures....