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We are excited to announce our 2-DAY April Sale, Ancient Art & Antiquities, starting on April 26, 2025, at 13:00 GMT. This sale features a curated selection of expertly authenticated artefacts from a variety of regions, including Classical Europe, Egypt, and the Near East, as well as stunning pieces from India, and China. For condition reports or any inquiries, please contact us at enquiries@apolloauctions.com. Payments can be made in USD, GBP, or EUR. Packing and shipping is handled by our professional, in-house white-glove team.
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LOT 66:
EARLY GREEK / WESTERN ASIATIC BRONZE SWORD
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Sold for: £500
Price including buyer’s premium:
£
645
Start price:
£
500
Estimated price :
£750 - £1,500
Buyer's Premium: 29%
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EARLY GREEK / WESTERN ASIATIC BRONZE SWORD
Ca. 1200 - 800 BC. A cast bronze sword with a sharply tapering blade and a raised central ridge running the full length to a pointed tip. Broad shoulders drop into a short guard above a cylindrical grip with moulded collars. The hilt terminates in a pommel made from a thin bronze sheet shaped into a rounded cap, surmounted by a spherical finial. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 5524, Axel Guttmann collection of ancient arms and armours, Part II, Lot. 36. Size: 445mm x 55mm; Weight: 575g Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
