Step back through the mists of time with our unique Ancient Art, Antiquities and Classical Coins department, which offers the opportunity to purchase stunning ancient works of art carefully vetted, authenticated and described by our specialist team.
Specialists in this genre, Hansons thrives on selling authentic ancient art and antiquities. Led by Head of Department James Brenchley, Hansons offers a unique and professional service within the ancient art sector and adheres to strict ethical trading laws protecting the market.
Our wide and diverse range of expertise covers such areas as Egyptian, Greek and Roman antiquities as well as ancient art from the Near East, Asia and the Americas. Alongside Classical antiquity you will see items from the Prehistoric to Post-Medieval period, including the Stone, Bronze and Iron Ages.
The department accepts a wide selection of items including Egyptian burial amulets, cartonnage fragments and shabti figures,Greek pottery, figures and jewellery and Roman pottery, bronze figures and coins.
Our greatest finds have made national news, such as a 15th century brooch found near Kirby Muxloe Castle in Leicestershire by a metal detectorist in 2016.
It is believed it was given as a gift of love from William Hastings, 1st Baron Hastings, to his wife Katherine Neville, who he married in 1462. The brooch had a guide price of £6,000 to £8,000 but the hammer fell at £20,800.
To find out more, or to arrange a free valuation, email [email protected]
We hold specialist Historica Auctions throughout the year - Click to view our 2018 auction calendar
