
The Robert H. Baer Archeology Collection
October 12, 2025 | Live & Online
Hollywood, FL USA
The Robert H. Baer Archeology Collection features shipwreck relics, cannons, coins, and maritime artifacts, alongside Chinese porcelain, Greek and Egyptian pottery, and Pre-Columbian vessels. Rare books, maps, and atlases join fine art by Gudin, Tyler, and Hudson River School painters. A remarkable trove spanning centuries of art, history, and discovery.
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French Military Bronze Signal Cannons
These ceremonial bronze cannons, mounted on wooden carriages, embody the grandeur of European martial tradition. Collectors prize them for their imposing presence and the craftsmanship that blends functional engineering with artistic detail-rarely seen outside of museum contexts.
Explore & BidJan Muller after Adriaen de Vries, Original Mannerist Ink & Wash Drawing
This refined ink and wash drawing, attributed to Jan Muller after the great sculptor Adriaen de Vries, captures the intellectual energy of the Renaissance. Collectors pursue works like this for their rarity and their direct connection to the artistic ideals that shaped European history.
Explore & BidChinese Qing Dynasty Silk Embroidered Dragon Robe
Embroidered with golden dragons and cloud motifs, this robe exemplifies the authority and symbolism of Qing Dynasty imperial life. Collectors value such garments for their exquisite workmanship and cultural resonance, preserving the opulence of a vanished world.
Explore & Bid17th c. Terracotta Storage Jar from the San Miguel Archangel Shipwreck
Recovered from a Spanish colonial shipwreck, this jar bears the marks of centuries beneath the sea. Maritime collectors and historians treasure such objects for their tangible connection to global trade, exploration, and the endurance of material culture against time and tide.
Explore & Bid1980 Moscow Olympics Poster by M. Manuilov, Happy New Year
A striking piece of Soviet-era graphic design that captures the cultural and political spirit of the late 20th century. Highly sought after by poster and Cold War memorabilia collectors.
Explore & BidAntique European Stained Glass Panel with Mary and Joseph
A luminous devotional work blending artistry and spirituality, cherished for its craftsmanship and the enduring tradition of stained glass.
Explore & BidAncient Greek Attic Black-Figure Kylix, 6th Century BCE
A 6th century BC drinking vessel decorated with mythological scenes, valued for its rarity and direct connection to classical Greek daily life and ritual.
Explore & Bid19th Century Rare Diplomatic Court Jacket
Once worn in formal settings of diplomacy and ceremony, this rare garment reflects the grandeur of political life and the artistry of period tailoring.
Explore & Bid1752 Nanking Cargo Shipwreck Chinese Celadon Meiping Vase
Salvaged from the fabled 1752 wreck of a Dutch East India Company vessel, this porcelain vessel is coveted for its maritime provenance and its role in global trade history.
Explore & BidAfghanistan Kushan Empire Earthenware Vessel (1st–3rd Century CE)
A rare ceramic from the heart of Central Asia, representing the Kushan Empire’s role as a cultural crossroads between East and West. Collectors treasure such vessels for their antiquity, craftsmanship, and direct connection to ancient trade networks along the Silk Road.
Explore & BidEvent Details
Date: October 12, 2025
Time: 12:00p ET
Hosted By: Lion & Unicorn Auction House
Location: Hollywood FL, USA
The auction offers an encyclopedic glimpse into Dr. Baer’s passions. The sale is rich with maritime artifacts from historic shipwrecks, including items personally recovered by Dr. Baer during his archaeological fieldwork. The collection’s scholarly breadth is showcased through classical antiquities from the Greek and Roman worlds, European fine art including Old Master drawings, and museum-quality Asian textiles. Further strengthening the collection are Pre-Columbian artifacts, rare historical documents, and a significant library of books on archaeology, art, and exploration, notably featuring first editions of Dr. Baer’s own acclaimed scholarly monographs and novels.
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