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Fragments of Time Announces Availability of Catalogue XXIV

The Fall 2002 catalogue of fine ancient art from Fragments of Time, Inc. has been published and mailed to all current subscribers and clients.

The high-quality, full-color catalogue follows the usual 32-page format with each item fully described and illustrated. Nearly 70 individual objects ranging from less than $100 to $10,000 are featured.

"In addition to their primary purpose of highlighting an exciting variety of objects from our ever-changing inventory, our catalogues continue their tradition of being important reference works for collectors and scholars worldwide," said John Ambrose, Director and Founder of Fragments of Time, Inc.

Fragments of Time's catalogues are among only a handful produced by the world's top dealers that publish fixed prices with every object. The clearly published fixed price approach provides collectors an important benchmark for the true market value of antiquities unlike auctions and buy-or-bid sales tend to obscure the true market value of objects.

"Interest in Catalogue XXIV has been extremely high with several objects acquired by leading museums in the first days following the catalogue's release," said Ambrose.

Several private collections acquired by Fragments of Time during the summer months highlight Catalogue XXIV. These include an Egyptian collection assembled primarily in the 1930s by a New York City author and collector who traveled extensively to Palestine and Egypt. The collection passed by descent to his son, a New England resident. Objects offered from this collection include an Egyptian woven basket and lid, a large bronze statue of the deity Neith, and several small bronze statuettes and faience amulets.

Greek antiquities collectors will not be disappointed. Highlights include a lively terracotta Middle Kingdom actor, a co-joined terracotta Eros and Psyche, a spectacular Gnathian cup with rare 'xylophone' symbol, and a fine kylix drinking cup from Sparta decorated inside with four dolphins.

A 5th Century Romano-Christian lamp featuring a rare Dendrite scene, the catalogue's cover lot, highlights the Roman section. Also of note are several large Roman pottery cooking vessels, a wonderful provincial marble relief depicting the woodland deity Silvanus and his dog, an intact glass grape flask, a detailed bronze eagle and snake, and several fine silver objects.

"From cylinder seals to important published pottery vessels; and from early Geometric Greek bronzes to a 12-13th Century Islamic lamp, our Fall catalogue provides something for just about every taste and budget," said Ambrose.