Plakas' Antiquities department continues to break records in London. Holding quarterly sales, the department offers the finest examples of Classical and Egyptian sculpture, ancient Greek and Near Eastern gemstones and jewellery, achieving record results by attracting a wide range of collectors — both dedicated Antiquities collectors and new buyers.

Our most recent highlights include a A VERY RARE PROTO-ELAMITE RECLINING MOUNTAIN GOAT, CIRCA 3100-2900 BCE, which sold for £130,000 including buyer's premium,  a Similar silver & gilt model can be seen in Boston Museum.

AN EGYPTIAN ANDESITE PORPHYRY JAR WITH GOLDEN HANDLES, EARLY DYNASTIC PERIOD, DYNASTY I-II, 2920-2649 B.C.

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Records & Results

A VERY RARE PROTO-ELAMITE RECLINING MOUNTAIN GOAT, CIRCA 3100-2900 BCE

A VERY RARE GOLD PROTO-ELAMITE RECLINING MOUNTAIN GOAT, CIRCA 3100-2900 BCE

Sold for £130,000 Inc Premium

AN EGYPTIAN ANDESITE PORPHYRY JAR WITH GOLDEN HANDLES, EARLY DYNASTIC PERIOD, DYNASTY I-II, 2920-2649 B.C.

AN EGYPTIAN ANDESITE PORPHYRY JAR WITH GOLDEN HANDLES, EARLY DYNASTIC PERIOD, DYNASTY I-II, 2920-2649 B.C.

Sold for £39,000 Inc Premium

A ROMAN GOLD MEDUSA RING, CIRCA 1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.

A ROMAN GOLD MEDUSA RING, CIRCA 1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.

Sold for £39,000 Inc Premium

A CYCLADIC MARBLE RECLINING FEMALE FIGURE EARLY SPEDOS VARIETY, EARLY CYCLADIC II, CIRCA 2600-2500 B.C.

A CYCLADIC MARBLE RECLINING FEMALE FIGURE EARLY SPEDOS VARIETY, EARLY CYCLADIC II, CIRCA 2600-2500 B.C.

Sold for £28,600 Inc Premium

A LARGE POST ACHAEMENID EMBOSSED DISH OF APOLLO, CIRCA 3RD-5TH CENTURY A.D. OR LATER

A LARGE POST ACHAEMENID EMBOSSED DISH OF APOLLO, CIRCA 3RD-5TH CENTURY A.D. OR LATER

Sold for £45,500 Inc Premium

A RARE ROMAN SARYDONX EAGLE FRAGMENT OF A VASE, IMPERIAL PERIOD CIRCA 1ST CENTURY A.D.

Ancient Art Sales

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Plakas holds quarterly Ancient Art & Antiquities sale throughout the calendar year, two off period series sales and two during classics week.

 

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