Roman Art

Roman Art

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      Genuine ancient Roman antiquities, from marble sculpture and bronzes to glass and gold rings, 1st century BC to the 5th century AD, each guaranteed authentic with documented provenance.

      Browse related: Roman Glass · Greek · Etruscan · Ancient Bronzes · Ancient Jewelry · Coins · Antiquities Under $2,500

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      Roman antiquities for sale

      The collection includes marble sculpture, among it a statue of a youthful Bacchus and heads of boys and young men; bronze figures of Mars and a standing man, a double-handled situla, a lion-head roundel, a gilt boar-head fitting and a head of Dionysus; gold rings with carnelian intaglios and an inscribed cameo; a bone plaque of Venus; a gypsum lamp mould with Jewish and Christian imagery; terra sigillata; lead and bone gaming dice; bronze lift keys; and a large group of glass, including unguentaria, amphoriskoi, flasks, beakers and a pillar-moulded bowl. Prices start at $395.

      Rome made art at every scale, from portrait sculpture for public buildings to the small bronzes, lamps, glass and jewelry of private households. Much of what survives in collections today is that domestic material, which is why Roman pieces can still be bought at modest prices.

      Buying Roman antiquities from us

      Is it authentic? Every piece is guaranteed authentic and sold with documented provenance and a signed certificate of authenticity from Howard Nowes, AAA.

      Where do the pieces come from? Listings give the provenance we have for the piece, such as the earlier collection, dealer or auction. Ask us for the documentation on any piece.

      How is it shipped? Free shipping within the US on most pieces; insurance is available on request. International shipping is calculated at checkout.

      Can I see it in person? Yes. The gallery is at 303 East 81st Street, New York, and is not always staffed, so please call ahead: 917-733-4165.