Form Through Time is a journey through world history and culture. The works presented in our forthcoming sale offer a glimpse onto the distant peoples who created them. Highlights featured in the May 2023 edition include a South Arabian Sabean alabaster head, formerly with the noted collector Francois Antonovich, an ancient Egyptian Bronze Statue of Neith dating to the 26th Dynasty and a fine Olmec mask. Browse the lots and register to bid now.
Viewing times
Viewing at 22 Connaught Street, LONDON
Sat 27 & Sun 28 May 11 to 3pm.
Mon 29 May by appt
Tues 30 May 10.30-5pm
Day of sale by appt
Buyer's Notes
BUYER'S PREMIUM
The buyer shall pay the hammer price together with a premium, at the following rate, thereon.
26% up to £20,000
25% from £20,001 to £500,000
20% thereafter
VAT will be charged on the premium at the rate imposed by law (see our Conditions of Sale at the back of this catalogue).
ADDITIONAL VAT
† VAT at the standard rate payable on the hammer price
‡ Reduced rate of 5% import VAT payable on the hammer price
[Ω] Standard rate of import VAT on the hammer price
Lots affixed with ‡ or [Ω] symbols may be subject to further regulations upon export /import, please see Conditions of Sale for Buyers Section D.2.
No VAT is payable on the hammer price or premium for books bought at auction
REGISTRATION
All potential buyers must register prior to placing a bid. Paddle registration must be completed in advance of the sale day. Please note that all first-time, and those returning after an extended period, bidders at Lyon & Turnbull will be asked to supply the following documents in order to facilitate registration:
1 – Government issued photo ID (Passport/Driving licence)
2 – Proof of address (utility bill/bank statement).
By registering for the sale, the buyer acknowledges that he or she has read, understood and accepted our Conditions of Sale.
ARTIST’S RESALE ROYALTY (DROIT DE SUITE)
This symbol § indicates works which may be subject to the Droit de Suite or Artist’s Resale Right, which took effect in the United Kingdom on 14th February 2006. We are required to collect a royalty payment for all qualifying works of art. Under new legislation which came into effect on 1st January 2012 this applies to living artists and artists who have died in the last 70 years. This royalty will be charged to the Buyer on the Hammer Price and in addition to the Buyer’s Premium. It will not apply to works where the Hammer Price is less than €1,000 (euros). The charge for works of art sold at and above €1,000 (euros) and below €50,000 (euros) is 4%. For items selling above €50,000 (euros), charges are calculated on a sliding scale. All royalty charges are paid to the Design and Artists Copyright Society (‘DACS’) and no handling costs or additional fees are retained by the Auctioneer. Resale royalties are not subject to VAT. Please note that the royalty payment is calculated on the rate of exchange at the European Central Bank on the date of the sale. More information on Droit de Suite is available at www.dacs.org.uk.
REMOVAL OF PURCHASES
Responsibility for packing, shipping and insurance shall be exclusively that of the purchaser. See Collections & Storage section for more info specific to this particular auction.
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTIONS
All item descriptions, dimensions and estimates are provided for guidance only. It is the buyer’s responsibility to inspect all lots prior to bidding to ensure that the condition is to their satisfaction. Our specialists will be happy to prepare condition reports and additional images. These are for guidance only and all lots are sold ‘as found’, as per our Conditions of Sale.
IMPORT/EXPORT
Prospective buyers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to; rosewood, rhino horn, ivory, coral and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective buyers should familiarise themselves with all relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import lots to another country. It is the buyer’s sole responsibility to obtain any relevant export or import licence. The denial of any licence or any delay in obtaining licences shall neither justify the recession of any sale nor any delay in making full payment for the lot.
ENDANGERED SPECIES
Please be aware that lots marked with the symbol Y contain material which may be subject to CITES regulations when exporting outside Great Britain. For more information visit http://www.defra.gov.uk/ahvla-en/imports-exports/cites
COLLECTIONS & STORAGE OF PURCHASED LOTS
FOR INTERNATIONAL BUYERS & UK (OUTSIDE SCOTLAND) BUYERS
STORAGE: Items will be stored 22 Connaught Street, until Friday 2nd June at 5pm.
Thereafter we will store items at Stephen Morris Shipping Ltd., 15 Ockham Drive, Greenford Park, Greenford, UB6 0FD.
Telephone +44(0)20 8832 2222. Items will be available to collect from 9am on Tuesday 6th June.
Please ensure payment has been made prior to collection. This can be done online, cheque, bank transfer or in person at our London office - details will be shown on your invoice also. Please note we are unable to accept cash or payments over the phone.
COST: Please note from Monday 19th June you will be charged by our storage partners.
Insurance 0.25% (all items)
Smalls (paintings and objects) - £2.50 admin fee then £1.00 per day. Furniture pieces - £5.50 admin fee then £2.50 per day.
FOR SCOTTISH BUYERS
STORAGE: Items will be stored at 22 Connaught Street, until Friday 2nd June at 5pm.
Thereafter items will be transported to our Edinburgh saleroom and will be available to collect from 9am on Thursday 8th June.
If you wish your item to be transported to Scotland please let us know by contacting the Department Administrator. All collections will be by appointment only (this applies to both carriers and personal
collections).
CALL 0131 557 8844
EMAIL info@lyonandturnbull.com
Please ensure payment has been made prior to collection. This can be done by bank transfer, and debit/credit card online (powered by Opayo) - details will be shown on your invoice. Please note we are unable to accept cash or take payments over the phone.
Sale contact
Name: Mr Alexander Tweedy
Email: alex.tweedy@lyonandturnbull.com
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Lot 6 - ANCIENT EGYPTIAN GLASS INLAY FRAGMENT EGYPT, C. 1ST CENTURY B.C. - 1ST CENTURY A.D.
Lot 8 - PHOENICIAN JANIFORM COMIC FACE PENDANT NEAR EAST, 600 - 400 B.C.
Lot 10 - BYZANTINE GLASS BOTTLE EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN, 4TH - 6TH CENTURY A.D.
Lot 11 - GREEK MOSAIC GLASS MINIATURE AMPHORA EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN, C. 3RD CENTURY B.C.
Lot 13 - CROSS SECTION OF A PALLASITE METEORITE SEYMCHAN, SIBERIA, C. 4.5 BILLION YEARS B.P.
Lot 14 - SIKHOTE ALIN METEORITE SIBERIA, 4.54 BILLION YEARS B.P.
Lot 15 - VILLANOVAN BLACKWARE URN NORTH-CENTRAL ITALY, MID 9TH CENTURY B.C.
Lot 16 - VILLANOVAN BLACKWARE AMPHORA NORTH-CENTRAL ITALY, MID 9TH CENTURY B.C.
Lot 17 - FINE BRONZE AGE DRINKING CUP WESTERN EUROPE, C. 800 B.C.
Lot 23 - PAIR OF BRONZE AGE SPIRAL BANGLES CENTRAL EUROPE, 1200 - 900 B.C.
Lot 25 - BRONZE AGE GOLD SPIRALS WESTERN EUROPE, C. 1600 - 1200 B.C.
Lot 26 - FINE RECTANGULAR AXE WESTERN EUROPE, LIKELY NORTHERN ITALY, C. 800 B.C.
Lot 28 - EUROPEAN BRONZE AGE FLAT AXE WESTERN EUROPE, C. 1500 - 1200 B.C.
Lot 29 - LARGE BRONZE AGE SPIRAL PENDANT CENTRAL EUROPE, C. 900 - 700 B.C.
Lot 30 - PALMYRIAN RELIEF OF A LADY NEAR EAST, 1ST - 3RD CENTURY A.D.
Lot 31 - ANCIENT SABAEAN ARABIAN MALE HEAD SOUTHERN ARABIA, C. 1ST CENTURY B.C.
Lot 32 - BACTRIAN ALABASTER DISC IDOL BACTRIA–MARGIANA, C. LATE 3RD/EARLY 2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
Lot 33 - BACTRIAN ALABASTER DISC IDOL BACTRIA–MARGIANA, C. LATE 3RD/EARLY 2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
Lot 34 - BACTRIAN ALABASTER CHALICE BACTRIA–MARGIANA, C. LATE 3RD/EARLY 2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
Lot 35 - BACTRIAN STONE COLUMN IDOL BACTRIA–MARGIANA, C. LATE 3RD/EARLY 2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
Lot 36 - EGYPTIAN ALABASTER VESSEL EGYPT, EARLY DYNASTIC PERIOD OR LATER
Lot 37 - ACHAEMENID PERSIAN STONE FOOTED DISH WESTERN ASIA, 5TH CENTURY B.C.
Lot 38 - SABAEAN ALABASTER BULL STELE SOUTHERN ARABIA, C. 3RD CENTURY B.C. - 1ST CENTURY A.D.
Lot 39 - BABYLONIAN CLAY CUNEIFORM TABLET SOUTHERN MESOPOTAMIA, C. 1303 - 1282 B.C.
Lot 40 - NABATEAN DISH NEAR EAST, 1ST CENTURY B.C. - 1ST CENTURY A.D.
Lot 42 - ANCIENT BACTRIAN FIGURAL IDOL BACTRIA-MARGIANA, C. LATE 3RD - EARLY 2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
Lot 44 - ANCIENT EGYPTIAN BRONZE STATUE OF THE GODDESS NEITH EGYPT, LATE PERIOD, C. 664 – 525 B.C.
Lot 47 - ANCIENT ARABIAN BRONZE IBEX SOUTHWESTERN ARABIA, C. 500 B.C.
Lot 48 - LURISTAN BRONZE DEER FIGURE NEAR EAST, C. EARLY 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
Lot 49 - LARGE ELAMITE COPPER EAGLE NEAR EAST, C. LATE 3RD MILLENNIUM B.C.
Lot 51 - EXCEPTIONALLY LARGE PARTIAL MAMMOTH TUSK NORTH SEA, PLEISTOCENE PERIOD, 50,000 YEARS BP
Lot 52 - WOOLLY MAMMOTH TIBIA NORTH SEA, PLEISTOCENE, C. 100,000 B.P
Lot 53 - SKULL OF A EUROPEAN CAVE BEAR EUROPE, 100,000 - 20,000 YEARS B.P.
Lot 54 - LARGE MEGALODON TOOTH INDONESIA, MIOCENE PERIOD, 15 MILLION YEARS B.P.
Lot 57 - JURASSIC FOSSIL DRAGONFLY SOLNHOFEN, GERMANY, JURASSIC PERIOD, C. 150 MILLION YEARS B.P.
Lot 58 - LARGE CRINOID SEA-BED PLAQUE MOROCCO, UPPER SILURIAN, C. 420 MILLION YEARS B.P.
Lot 60 - A NEAR COMPLETE ELEPHANT BIRD EGG MADAGASCAR, PLEISTOCENE PERIOD
Lot 62 - PERSIAN TERRACOTTA BULL RHYTON WESTERN ASIA, 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
Lot 63 - ZOOMORPHIC TERRACOTTA RHYTON NEAR EAST, 1ST MILLENIUM B. C.
Lot 65 - ANCIENT ROMAN BRONZE HERCULES STATUE WESTERN EUROPE, C. 1ST CENTURY A.D.
Lot 68 - ANCIENT SOUTH ARABIAN TERRACOTTA FIGURE SOUTHERN ARABIA, 300 B.C. - 300 A.D.
Lot 70 - COLLECTION OF LEGA MASQUETTES DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO
Lot 74 - SOLOMON ISLANDS CANOE PROW, NGUZU NGUZU NEW GEORGIA ISLAND
Lot 75 - ANCIENT CELTIBERIAN GLADIUS SWORD WITH TRISKELE IBERIA, LATE 2ND - 1ST CENTURY B.C.
Lot 78 - SAMNITE BRONZE CUIRASS SOUTH-CENTRAL ITALY, 4TH - 3RD CENTURY B.C.
Lot 79 - ANCIENT ITALIC SHIELD BOSS NORTH-CENTRAL ITALY, C. 650 B.C.
Lot 80 - ANCIENT GREEK IRON BREASTPLATE GREECE, 5TH - 4TH CENTURY B.C.
Lot 81 - COLLECTION OF LURISTAN PERSIAN SPEAR HEADS NEAR EAST, C. 1000 - 750 B.C.
Lot 82 - ROMAN BRONZE PATERA WESTERN EUROPE, 1ST - 3RD CENTURY A.D.
Lot 85 - CEREMONIAL OR WAR CLUB MALAITA, SOLOMON ISLES, MELANESIA, 19TH CENTURY
Lot 86 - VUNIKAU ANTIQUE ROOTSTOCK CLUB FIJI, POLYNESIA, EALRY 19TH CENTURY
Lot 89 - ANCIENT CHINESE COCOON JAR CHINA, HAN DYNASTY, 206 B.C. - 220 A.D.
Lot 90 - SPOON SCULPTURE BERGAMO MOUNTAINS, ITALY, EARLY 20TH CENTURY
Lot 93 - BREASTPLATE ORNAMENT, KAPKAP NGGELA SULE, SOLOMON ISLANDS
Lot 94 - ROMANO-EGYPTIAN TERRACOTTA HEAD EGPYT, C. 1ST CENTURY B.C.
Lot 95 - ANCIENT CELTIC STONE HEAD IRELAND, 300 B.C. - 200 A.D.
Lot 96 - GANDHARAN HEAD OF BUDDHA GANDHARA, 4TH - 5TH CENTURY A.D.
