Auction Results: Apollo Art Auctions’ March Sales Exceed Expectations

Two major sales. Over £2 million achieved. Global participation. Apollo Art Auctions closed March with exceptional results, confirming the continued strength and sophistication of the antiquities market.

March Sales Overview

Held live in London and streamed online, Apollo Art Auctions presented two back-to-back sales:

• Fine Ancient Art, Antiquities & Jewellery – March 29

• The Prince Collection – March 30

Together, the auctions realised a combined total of approximately £2 million (inclusive of buyer’s premium), with over 70% of lots sold across both sessions.

Exceptional Results: Leading Lots

Bidding was spirited across categories, with several lots achieving prices well above estimate:

Lot 505 – Rare Elements of Adornment from the Tomb of the Wives of Thutmose III Estimate: £30,000–£60,000 | Achieved: £86,800 (B.P incl.)

Lot 507 – Egyptian Amarna Period Sandstone Relief Depicting the Pharaoh Worshipping Aton Estimate: £7,500–£15,000 | Achieved: £23,560 (B.P incl.)

Lot 508 – Superb Egyptian Serpentine Mummiform Ushabti Estimate: £12,000–£20,000 | Achieved: £62,000 (B.P incl.)

Lot 514 – Egyptian Faience Horus Foot Amulet Estimate: £3,000–£6,000 | Achieved: £14,880 (B.P incl.)

Lot 530 – Egyptian Blue Glass Flask Estimate: £4,500–£9,000 | Achieved: £37,200 (B.P incl.)

Lot 877 – Very Heavy Hellenistic Gold Ring with Comic Actor Estimate: £4,500–£9,000 | Achieved: £12,400 (B.P incl.)

The Prince Collection: A Sale of Distinction

The spotlight was firmly on The Prince Collection, a distinguished private collection featuring fine sculptures, jewellery, seals, and objects from across the ancient civilizations.

This extraordinary sale included pieces with notable provenance, from renowned collections such as: David Giles, Fritz Biemann, Oliver Forge, JJ. Klejman, Jacques Billen, Naji Asfar, George Ortiz, Jack-Philippe Ruellan, Sir Nevile Lubbock, Professor Donald P. Hansen, Natasha Rambova, Gaston Maspero, the Groppi family, and Joseph Klein.

Auction Atmosphere and Bidding Trends

The sales were led by Dr. Ivan Bonchev and Marketa Odvarkova, featured highly engaged bidding from across the globe. Phones rang throughout, with international buyers vying against online collectors for key pieces.

The demand was evident across categories, with particularly strong interest in Egyptian antiquities, glassware, and classical artefacts. The market is also showing increasing momentum for ancient seals, weaponry, and sculptural marbles, indicating a dynamic shift in collector focus.

Looking Ahead: April Sales Announced

Following the success of the March events, Apollo Art Auctions is proud to present two upcoming April sales:

Ancient Art & Antiquities – Day 1 

April 26, 2025 | 13:00 GMT A curated sale of fine artefacts from Classical Europe, the Near East, India, and China.

Ancient Art & Antiquities – Day 2 

April 27, 2025 | 13:00 GMT A curated sale of fine artefacts from Classical Europe, the Near East, India, and China.

Fine Islamic and Indian Art

April 28, 2025 | 11:00 GMT Held during London’s Islamic Art Week, this auction features over 250 lots celebrating the richness and diversity of Islamic and Indian cultures.

Consign With Confidence

We are currently welcoming consignments for upcoming sales. For a complimentary valuation by our specialists, please contact: consign@apolloauctions.com