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Classical Art: In Defense of Late Black-Figure Ancient Pottery Painting: Our Stunning Black-Figure, White Ground Lekythos

This beautiful lekythos is one of the star pieces of pottery in our upcoming October auction and is a valuable resource for gaining an...

Trio of Egyptian sandstone reliefs stand out in a London sale selection

A highlight of Apollo Art Auctions’ (20% buyer’s premium) April 27-28 sale was a trio of Egyptian sandstone reliefs from the Amarna...

Apollo Art Auctions Upcoming April 27-28 auction featuring connoisseur-level ancient artifacts with superlative provenance

Many pieces were previously owned by eminent Egyptologists, archaeologists and private collectors including Mrs B Ellison, Dr Rudolf...

Coins and Power: Early Hellenivstic Coin Portraiture from the Ptolemies to the Seleukids

AFTER the death ofAlexander III of Macedonin 323 BC, his vast empire spanning from Greece to Bactria was carved up among the so-called...

How does Ancient Warfare impact Modern Wars and Military Tactics?

THEY often say that history repeats itself. This isn’t completely true, but you couldn’t be criticised for noticing some of the...

Debunking the Mummy: the Truth about Egyptian Burial Customs

THINK of an Egyptian mummy: what comes to mind? Layers of linen wrapping, a gilded sarcophagus? Now think again: who would be inside that...