Six standout items from Apollo Art Auction’s upcoming Fine Ancient Art & Antiquities sale

On October 12 and 13, Apollo Art Auctions is hosting its Fine Ancient Art & Antiquities sale with plenty of eyecatching objects on offer.   

With the sale including pieces from two large collections, on offer will be wearable jewellery vetted by an ancient jewellery specialist, military artefacts and decorative pieces which come with historical reports.

Here are six highlights to keep an eye on:

1. Bronze aquamanile

European bronze aquamanile in the shape of a lion. Starting price £80,000 at Apollo Art Auctions.

2. Roman amethyst cameo gold ring 

Late Roman amethyst cameo depicting Constantine the Great, set in a 18 carat gold ring. Starting price £2000 at Apollo Art Auctions.

3. Apulian red-figure volute krater

Apulian red-figure volute krater. Starting price £5000 at Apollo Art Auctions.

4. Greek Corinthian Helmet 

Greek Corinthian helmet. Starting price £40,000 at Apollo Art Auctions.

5. Byzantine gold enamel earrings

Rare Byzantine gold enamel earrings with doves. Starting price £8000 at Apollo Art Auctions.

6. Chinese Tang Dynasty terracotta horse

Chinese Tang Dynasty terracotta horse. Starting price £2000 at Apollo Art Auctions. 

The collection also includes Italian etched and gilt armour attributed to Pompeo della Cesa, which has a starting price £450,000, and a Caucasian shashka that is billed as having belonged to Nicholas II, Tsar of Russia (starting price £900,000).

The showroom will be open for public viewing from October 7 to October 11.