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Lot of 21 Greek Gold Clothing Ornaments - 4.9 g

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Lot of 21 Greek Gold Clothing Ornaments - 4.9 g
Lot of 21 Greek Gold Clothing Ornaments - 4.9 g
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Lot of 21 Greek Gold Clothing Ornaments - 4.9 g

Estimate: $1,200 - $2,500

Starting Bid: $450

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by Artemis Fine Arts
June 5, 2026 9:00 AM MDT
Live Auction
686 S. Taylor Avenue
Suite 108
Louisville, CO, US 80027

Greek, Hellenistic Period, ca. 3rd to 1st century BCE. Twenty-one beautiful gold (range from 50-95% gold, with most around 80%, equivalent to 12-22K+) ornaments. Several are shield-shaped with repousse geometric decoration. Others are domed and diamond-shaped. All are pierced at multiple points along their edges, made to be sewn onto garments or otherwise worn. Size of largest: 0.85" W (2.2 cm); they range from 50-95% gold, with most around 80%, equivalent to 12-22K+; total weight is 4.9 grams

Provenance: private Dayton, Maryland, USA collection; ex-private F. B. collection, Maryland, USA, acquired in May 2020 via Artemis Gallery, Louisville, Colorado, USA; ex-private Tennessee, USA collection; ex-Arte Primitivo Gallery, New York, New York, USA, acquired in 2016

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Item # 195834

  • Condition: Good. Small bends, tears and losses, but all are generally in good condition with nice preservation of form.

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Bid Increments
From: To: Increments:
$0 $299 $25
$300 $999 $50
$1,000 $1,999 $100
$2,000 $4,999 $250
$5,000 $9,999 $500
$10,000 $19,999 $1,000
$20,000 $49,999 $2,500
$50,000 $99,999 $5,000
$100,000 $199,999 $10,000
$200,000 + $20,000