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New portfolio-ready building certification delivers proven tools to achieve credible sustainability and performance outcomes worldwide

PORTLAND, Ore., March 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Green Building Initiative (GBI) announces the global launch of Ascent Building Certification, a science-based whole building certification designed to evaluate sustainability, health, and resilience practices for all types of commercial real estate across regions and portfolios. Ascent will be used for new and existing projects in the EU, the UK, and elsewhere outside Canada and the United States to improve the built environment’s impact on climate and society.

Ascent Building Certification is a global expansion of GBI’s trusted third-party assessment and certification programs. GBI has certified over 93 million square meters (1 billion square feet) of commercial real estate, leading with its flagship certification, Green Globes^®. Strong adoption of Green Globes combined with market demand for a robust, proven, and transparent certification that delivers consistent methodology across borders and portfolios led GBI to expand its flagship certification globally under the Ascent brand.

Designed for owners and project teams managing assets in all lifecycle phases, Ascent provides a consensus-based framework, consistent with Green Globes, that adapts to local standards and regulatory requirements. The certification responds to growing market demand for certification systems that combine transparency, a trustworthy independent assessment, and practical usability—without unnecessary administrative burden.

“Building owners and investors are facing increasing pressure to demonstrate measurable performance and return on investment across global portfolios,” said Vicki Worden, CEO of GBI. “GBI’s Ascent Building Certification answers that demand with a practical, transparent, and ESG-aligned approach.”

Ascent is designed to serve organizations seeking user-friendly, portfolio-ready certification. Key features include:

• Global consistency with local relevance through a unified framework adaptable to regional regulations and environmental conditions
• Transparent scoring and results that support credible reporting and stakeholder confidence
• Independent third-party assessment conducted through GBI’s established assessor network
• User-friendly software tools with centralized reporting dashboards and aggregated portfolio scoring
• Dedicated expert support from GBI’s team of green building specialists and project managers

Certification levels align with the Green Globes One through Four rating system, and performance categories address critical building outcomes and Environmental Assessment Areas, including project management and responsible business practices, site, energy, water, materials, and indoor environment.

By combining transparent scoring, independent certification, structured expert guidance, and user-friendly tools, Ascent reduces friction in the certification process while maintaining rigorous performance standards.

Organizations can learn more or begin the certification process at:
https://thegbi.org/assessment-certification/ascent-certification/

For media inquiries, contact [email protected].

About GBI

GBI is an international nonprofit organization and American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Accredited Standards Developer dedicated to improving the built environment’s impact on climate and society. Founded in 2004, the organization is the global provider of the Green Globes^®, Journey to Net Zero, Guiding Principles Compliance, and Ascent Building Certification and assessment programs. GBI also issues professional credentials, including the Green Globes Professional (GGP) and Guiding Principles Compliance Professional (GPCP). To learn more about opportunities to become involved with GBI, contact [email protected] or visit the GBI website at www.thegbi.org.

MEDIA CONTACT
Megan Baker, GBI Vice President of Engagement, [email protected], (971) 256-7174

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A New Global MVNO Consortium Launches at MWC to Simplify International Expansion

A New Global MVNO Consortium Launches at MWC to Simplify International Expansion

WARRINGTON, United Kingdom, March 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — At Mobile World Congress in Barcelona from 2 to 5 March, Jersey Telecom, MVNE Pty Ltd, MDS Global and Ycorp will announce the formation of a new global consortium. The collaboration is designed to reshape how Mobile Virtual Network Operators launch, scale and expand across international markets.

The collaboration introduces a modern MVNO launch model that brings together network reach, operational expertise, digital business systems and market ready innovation into a single coordinated framework. The aim is to remove the friction that has historically made international expansion complex, slow and capital intensive for virtual operators.

Addressing the real barriers to MVNO growth

For many MVNOs, expansion beyond a domestic market has required rebuilding infrastructure, renegotiating roaming agreements, navigating regulatory complexity and investing heavily in system integration. At the same time, increasing margin pressure and customer acquisition costs have made competing on price alone unsustainable.

This consortium has been formed in response to those challenges.

It provides a structured pathway for brands and operators to design, launch and manage services across multiple territories without recreating their core stack in every new market.

Rather than positioning MVNOs as low cost alternatives, the model supports operators that want to compete on experience, brand, service innovation and digital differentiation.

Four partners. One integrated ecosystem.

Each partner contributes a distinct capability within the ecosystem.

Jersey Telecom provides the connectivity foundation. With more than 500 global mobile and roaming relationships and a secure carrier grade network estate, JT enables seamless international service delivery. Its infrastructure supports mission critical functions including fraud prevention, identity related network intelligence and secure digital engagement. This global connectivity layer gives MVNOs immediate access to established international routes and resilient network performance. Marcus Irwin, Head of Product Innovation at JT, stated, “We’re delighted to support innovative MVNOs as they scale internationally using our global network. By providing secure, carrier-grade connectivity and established roaming relationships, we’re removing traditional barriers to growth and enabling operators to expand with confidence.”

MVNE Pty Ltd brings deep operational enablement expertise. With hands-on experience supporting MVNOs in competitive and rapidly changing markets, MVNE structures commercially viable propositions aligned with real customer behaviour. From onboarding and launch readiness to lifecycle optimisation, MVNE ensures that network capability translates into commercially sustainable operator models. Yaron Assabi, Founder & CEO at DSG and MVNE, explains, “Our mission is to help MVNOs succeed in delivery and long-term growth. Working with these partners allows us to combine strong operational execution with commercial insight, giving operators a clearer, faster path to sustainable expansion.”

MDS Global provides the digital first Business Support System that underpins the ecosystem. Its agile BSS platform supports real time billing, complex pricing constructs, partner models and rapid service configuration. The system is designed to enable multilayered business models across wholesale, retail and hybrid structures while allowing operators to introduce differentiated bundles and services without technical constraints. Ryan O’Hanlon, VP of Global Sales at MDS Global, describes, “As part of this consortium, we’re proud to act as a catalyst for modern MVNO growth. Our digital-first BSS platform gives operators the flexibility to innovate, differentiate and scale internationally without the constraints of legacy systems.”

Ycorp acts as the MVNA within the consortium and will be seeking to launch MVNO’s within the ecosystem. Known for its digital innovation and private labelling heritage, Ycorp brings strong regulatory expertise and brand led product design. Ycorp was responsible for launching the United Kingdom’s first digital only MVNO, Ymobile, in 2024, onboarding customers in under three minutes through an app led experience. Its experience in building fast, compliant and fully branded mobile services provides a practical demonstration of what this consortium model enables. Stan Tang, COO at Ycorp, remarked, “We’re delighted to be at the digital frontier of next-generation MVNOs. Having built fully digital mobile propositions ourselves, we’re excited to help other operators launch, scale and expand with speed and confidence by joining this consortium.”

A platform built for the next generation of MVNOs

The combined ecosystem is designed to support a wide range of propositions. These include consumer brands, travel focused operators, fintech aligned services, enterprise offerings and sector specific digital businesses.

MVNOs are increasingly expected to behave like technology products. They must be app led, instantly provisioned, transparent and responsive. This consortium has been structured to meet that expectation. It reduces time to market, lowers capital intensity and provides a scalable foundation for international growth.

Over time, the shared ambition is to provide a consistent route to cross border expansion without re-engineering systems for each new territory.

A new blueprint for global virtual operators

This partnership introduces a new blueprint for how virtual operators can be built and scaled in a digitally led telecom environment.

By bringing together global connectivity, hands-on operational expertise, flexible digital systems and real market insight, Jersey Telecom, MVNE Pty Ltd, MDS Global and Ycorp have created a practical launchpad for ambitious MVNOs ready to think beyond borders and grow with confidence.

Contact for more information
Ryan O’Hanlon
VP Global Sales
MDS Global
[email protected]

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SAN FRANCISCO, March 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Meltwater, a global leader in media, social, and consumer intelligence, today announced Doug Balut, Senior Vice President of Global Alliances and Partnerships, has been named to CRN’s 2026 Channel Chiefs list, marking his fifth time receiving the recognition.

The CRN Channel Chiefs list honors channel vendor and distributor executives who are redefining what’s possible in the partner channel and driving exceptional outcomes for their organizations.

Balut’s recognition comes amid significant momentum for Meltwater’s Global Partner Program, which he built from the ground up following its launch in 2024. In just two years, the program scaled to more than 70 global partners across agency, cloud, systems integrator, regional, service, and technology categories. In 2025 alone, the program generated 40 multi-partner deals and fueled significant value for Meltwater customers around the world.

The ecosystem includes leading organizations such as Microsoft, AWS, Havas, Dentsu, We. Communications, Blackbird, and Cyabra – strengthening Meltwater’s ability to deliver AI-powered intelligence solutions through integrated partnerships.

Balut and his team have positioned partnerships as a true growth engine for Meltwater – strengthening the company’s AI ecosystem, expanding go-to-market reach, and enabling deeper collaboration with the platforms and agencies customers rely on every day.

“Being recognized by CRN for the fifth time is an incredible honor,” said Balut. “More importantly, it reflects the strength of the Meltwater partner community and the impact our team is delivering. We’ve built an ecosystem designed to drive innovation, accelerate growth, and create measurable outcomes for our customers.”

As demand increases for connected, AI-enabled intelligence solutions, Meltwater’s expanding partner ecosystem reinforces its leadership in collaborative innovation and sustained market growth.

For more information, please contact:
Stacy Slayden
Communications Manager
[email protected]

About Meltwater
Meltwater empowers companies with a suite of solutions that spans media, social and consumer intelligence. By analyzing ~1 billion pieces of content each day and transforming them into vital insights, Meltwater unlocks the competitive edge needed to drive results. With 27,000 global customers, 50 offices across six continents, and 2,200 employees, Meltwater is the industry partner of choice for global brands making an impact. Learn more at meltwater.com.

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Indonesia’s Largest Mobile Operator Builds on Successful Mobile Launch and Premium Tier Expansion

BRIDGEWATER, N.J., March 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Synchronoss Technologies, Inc. (“Synchronoss” or the “Company”), a global leader and innovator in personal cloud platforms, today announced the continued expansion of its partnership with Telkomsel, Indonesia’s leading mobile network operator. Building on the successful launch of Capsyl Cloud for mobile subscribers, Telkomsel plans to extend the service to premium tiers and prepaid perks for subscribers, with commercial availability targeted for 2026, reinforcing the operator’s strategy to deliver an operator-led cloud experience differentiated from over-the-top alternatives.

Following the initial deployment in March 2025, the service has continued to expand across Telkomsel’s mobile base. In June 2025, Telkomsel introduced a 50GB cloud storage perk as part of select mobile plans, followed by the introduction of a 100GB and 200GB premium tier in September 2025, enabling customers to securely store, manage, and access their photos, videos, and other personal digital content across devices.

Telkomsel will continue to build on the existing service in Q1 2026, introducing additional prepaid perks, bundled offers, and incremental enhancements designed to expand customer choice and deepen engagement across its mobile subscriber base. As part of its longer-term roadmap, Telkomsel plans to extend the service to premium tiers for all mobile subscribers with commercial availability targeted for 2026, bringing secure cloud storage and content management capabilities to all Telkomsel mobile users.

“Telkomsel’s continued expansion of Capsyl underscores the growing role personal cloud services play across both postpaid and prepaid mobile experiences,” said Pat Doran, Chief Technology Officer and Executive Vice President of Synchronoss. “By extending cloud capabilities across both postpaid and prepaid mobile, Telkomsel is creating a more unified digital ecosystem for its customers while unlocking new opportunities to drive engagement and long-term loyalty.”

“With the growing demand for digital tools and the fast-growing cloud market, Telkomsel cares for customers to have a digital lifestyle with cloud services,” said Lesley Simpson, Vice President of Digital Lifestyle at Telkomsel. “With Telkomsel’s successful launch of Capsyl Cloud, Telkomsel’s postpaid mobile subscribers can continue to enhance the service while preparing to bring these across all mobile users with premium tiers. Now, with a better 5G experience, this improved evolution reflects our commitment to delivering secure, practical digital solutions that fit seamlessly into everyday life.”

Capsyl Cloud is a secure, cross-platform personal cloud solution that enables users to back up, organize, and protect photos, videos, and files across smartphones, tablets, and computers. The platform supports tiered storage models, bundled offers, and premium upgrades, allowing service providers to tailor cloud services to different customer segments.

About Telkomsel

Telkomsel is Indonesia’s largest digital telecommunications service provider, serving hundreds of millions of mobile customers nationwide. As part of the Telkom Group, Telkomsel delivers a broad portfolio of connectivity, digital, and lifestyle services, supporting Indonesia’s digital transformation across consumers, enterprises, and communities.

About Synchronoss

Synchronoss Technologies, a global leader in personal Cloud solutions, empowers service providers to establish secure and meaningful connections with their subscribers. Our SaaS Cloud platform simplifies onboarding processes and fosters subscriber engagement using artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and other advanced features, resulting in enhanced revenue streams, reduced expenses, and faster time-to-market. Millions of subscribers trust Synchronoss to safeguard their most cherished memories and important digital content. Explore how our Cloud-focused solutions redefine the way you connect with your digital world at www.synchronoss.com.

Media Relations Contact:
Domenick Cilea
Springboard
[email protected]

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Achieves benchmark 5G vRAN performance on FR1 and FR2, with seamless orchestration between AI and RAN workloads

BARCELONA, Spain and SINGAPORE, March 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SynaXG today announced major technical breakthroughs in AI-native radio access networks, demonstrating concurrent operation of 5G FR1, 5G FR2 and AI workloads on NVIDIA AI-RAN platform with real-time, policy-driven GPU orchestration. The results confirm that software-defined, AI-native RAN can deliver carrier-grade performance and continuous 24×7 operation, ready for commercial deployment.

SynaXG achieved carrier-grade 5G FR1 performance on a single NVIDIA GH200 platform. The system simultaneously operated 20 x 100MHz 5G NR cells, delivering more than 36Gbps of aggregated throughput with sub-10 millisecond latency, while supporting up to 1,200 connected user equipment per cell. These results validate that a fully software-defined AI-RAN running on accelerated computing infrastructure can match the performance of best-in-class commercial 5G deployments, while enabling AI workloads to run concurrently on the same shared platform without compromising network KPIs.

SynaXG also achieved the world’s first carrier-grade FR2 virtualized RAN implementation running concurrently with FR1 and AI workloads on a shared GPU platform. The system delivered high throughput with end-to-end latency as low as 5 milliseconds, meeting the performance requirements for dense urban and enterprise deployments. This milestone demonstrates that millimetre-wave RAN can be realized as a fully software-defined workload on accelerated infrastructure without compromising carrier-grade KPIs.

SynaXG’s real-time orchestration software dynamically allocates, and switches Multi-Instance GPU (MIG) partitions based on live RAN and AI key performance indicators. GPU resources are continuously rebalanced across FR1 for coverage, FR2 for capacity and AI workloads without service interruption, enabling deterministic RAN performance while maximizing infrastructure utilization.

The AI-RAN system operated continuously, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, under sustained load, validating the stability, scalability and operational resilience required for carrier environments. The results confirm that NVIDIA GPU-accelerated AI-RAN can maintain predictable performance while adapting dynamically to changing traffic conditions and workload demand.

SynaXG’s AI-RAN platform is built on hardware and software stack leveraging NVIDIA AI Aerial platforms, enabling a software-defined, AI-native architecture that supports deterministic network performance alongside AI processing on shared GPU infrastructure.

Looking ahead, SynaXG is extending its AI-RAN platform to additional NVIDIA platforms, including NVIDIA DGX Spark, demonstrating the portability of its software-defined architecture. This write once, run anywhere approach across NVIDIA CUDA-based platforms accelerates innovation cycles and simplifies deployment at speed that has never been seen with traditional approaches.

In parallel, SynaXG continues to advance AI-for-RAN capabilities focused on network optimization and automation, spectral and energy efficiency, ISAC, distributed MIMO, ICIC, etc. SynaXG has been working with partners on AI agents that analyse real-time network conditions and service demand and take actions to enhance performance, energy efficiency and operational simplicity in AI-native networks.

“With the recent industry-leading breakthroughs, SynaXG has demonstrated that AI-RAN can deliver carrier-grade FR1 and FR2 performance with continuous 24×7 operation on shared NVIDIA AI infrastructure,” said Xin Huang, CEO of SynaXG. “Our software-defined approach enables operators and enterprises to deploy scalable, AI-native networks and are ready for commercial deployment.”

“Software-defined architecture is key to the next generation of wireless networks. SynaXG’s benchmark 5G performance on NVIDIA AI-RAN platform proves that operators and enterprises can achieve the flexibility and agility of cloud-native computing while maintaining carrier-grade throughput and performance per watt, required for commercial 5G services”, said Soma Velayutham, VP of AI and Telecoms, NVIDIA.

SynaXG will showcase these AI-RAN breakthroughs as part of the AI-RAN Alliance Working Group 2 demonstrations at AI-RAN Alliance booth Hall 2, 2E45 and at the SynaXG booth at Hall 5, 5F21 Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona.

About SynaXG

SynaXG is a Singapore-based technology company pioneering AI-native radio access networks (AI-RAN). Its unified software platform integrates 5G RAN and AI capabilities on shared commercial hardware, enabling operators, hyperscalers and enterprises to deploy high-performance, energy-efficient, and monetizable AI-driven networks. SynaXG works closely with global ecosystem partners across silicon, cloud, RAN and AI to accelerate the transition toward 5G-Advanced and 6G architectures.
For more information, visit www.synaxg.com

Watch the video accompanying this announcement on YouTube.
For additional context, see NVIDIA’s AI-RAN on its corporate blog.

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CGTN has released an in-depth analysis mapping China’s cross-regional landscape of new quality productive forces. By synthesizing government work reports from 31 provincial-level regions across the Chinese mainland, the article illustrates how China’s top innovation hubs – the Greater Bay Area, Yangtze River Delta and Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region – are evolving into an integrated “innovation mosaic.” With the 2026 national “Two Sessions” on the horizon, this article offers global audiences a window into China’s next five years of high-tech self-reliance and specialized industrial development.

BEIJING, March 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — At this year’s Spring Festival Gala, the spotlight was stolen not by the singers or comedians, but by a troupe of choreographed robots and AI-generated visuals from “Seedance 2.0.” As a spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs recently noted, China has become the first nation to surpass 5 million domestic valid invention patents, holding roughly three-fifths of the world’s AI patents and two-thirds of those in robotics.

Yet, to understand how this innovation vitality actually functions, one must look past the gala’s neon lights and into the data-heavy government work reports emerged from provincial Two Sessions across the country. These reports reveal that China’s tech strategy is no longer a top-down monolith, but a sprawling, hyper-local “hardcore jigsaw” where each province – including autonomous areas and municipalities – is carving out its own niche in the pursuit of new quality productive forces – a shorthand for high-tech, high-efficiency industries that prioritize innovation over traditional, heavy-polluting growth.

Three engines of integration

The most striking trend in this year’s reports is the “clumping” of innovation. The traditional powerhouses – the Greater Bay Area (GBA), the Yangtze River Delta and the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei cluster – are evolving from mere economic zones into integrated innovation corridors.

The Greater Bay Area: Sitting on China’s south coast, the GBA is focused on the “mid-test” – the bridge between a lab prototype and a mass-market product. With drone production already accounting for 90 percent of the national total and industrial robots at 40 percent, the GBA is doubling down on embodied AI and deep-sea exploration.

The Yangtze River Delta: Reaching out from China’s east coast, this region is behaving like a single, massive R&D lab. Shanghai is pushing the frontier of brain-computer interfaces and 6G, while Anhui – once defined by its traditional agricultural roots – has transformed into a hub for quantum computing and nuclear fusion. Jiangsu, notably, leads the nation in potential unicorn companies, focusing on the “new three” products of EVs, batteries and solar panels.

Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei zone: Beijing remains the cerebral cortex of the nation, breaking 210 bottleneck technologies last year. The focus is shifting towards synergy with Tianjin’s manufacturing – specifically in trustworthy computing – and Hebei’s burgeoning digital infrastructure in the Xiongan New Area.

Digital leap of the strategic depth

The provincial reports also dispel the myth that high-tech is exclusive to the coast. A “go west” movement for data and green energy is in full swing, driven by the national “East Data, West Computing” initiative.

Inner Mongolia and Guizhou are leveraging their cool climates and cheap energy to become the nation’s digital basements. Inner Mongolia’s computing power scale has reached a staggering 220,000 PetaFLOPS, while Guizhou has attracted over 150 Huawei cloud ecosystem partners.

Ningxia and Qinghai, once known for coal or salt, are now hubs for green hydrogen and zero-carbon computing. Ningxia is building a “Hydrogen-Ammonia Valley,” while Qinghai’s clean energy installed capacity now exceeds 93 percent, fueling a new generation of green data centers.

Regional specialization and 15th Five-Year Plan

What stands out is the granular specialization of each province. Shaanxi is betting on attosecond lasers; Shandong is utilizing its coastline for maritime satellite launches, with 137 satellites launched so far from the Oriental Aerospace Port; and Hubei is turning its “Optics Valley” into a global epicenter for optoelectronics.

This local ferment is not accidental. It is the groundwork for the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), which places high-level technological self-reliance at the heart of China’s modernization. By 2026, the goal is to ensure that these localized clusters – whether it’s Heilongjiang’s smart agricultural machinery or Jiangxi’s “core-light-screen-touch” electronic chain – form a resilient national circuit.

The road to national Two Sessions

This local ferment serves as the critical preamble to the 2026 national Two Sessions, scheduled to open in Beijing on March 4 and 5. As lawmakers and advisors gather from across the nation, the signals from the provinces are clear: the focus has shifted from catch-up growth to defining the frontiers of future industries. By the time the national gavel falls in Beijing later this week, these provincial “hardcore puzzles” will be officially locked together, forming the strategic blueprint for China’s next era of self-reliance.

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Day One (3 March) is the flagship sale with the most important highlights and a dedicated printed catalogue; 4-7 March sessions are online-only and more accessible; Coins, Weights, Tokens & Medals follow on 10-11 March

Roman Marble Bust of Mars, the God of War

Roman Marble Bust of Mars, God of War, a late 4th-century AD idealised marble bust of the Roman war god Mars, shown helmetted and cuirassed, symbolising strength and martial authority. Featuring a Corinthian helmet and finely carved cuirass, this evocative classical sculpture embodies Roman artistic mastery and mythic power.

HARWICH, United Kingdom, Feb. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TimeLine Auctions, the British saleroom renowned for expertise in museum-level antiquities, will present a major Antiquities & Ancient Art Auction on 3 March 2026 (Day One). Day One is accompanied by a printed catalogue, featuring a tightly curated selection of Roman Marble Sculpture, Greek Pottery, Fine Ancient Bronzes, Ancient Jewellery and Roman Gemstones.

Among the leading highlights are Roman Marbles, including a Life-Size Roman Marble Head of Hermes 1^st-2^nd century A.D.) and a Roman Helmeted, Cuirassed Bust of Mars, carved in the late Roman period with martial authority and classical refinement. Monumental Roman taste is further reflected in a Life-Size Marble Torso of a Ram, possibly for display in a grand villa or bath complex, its naturalistic modelling capturing strength and movement.

Greek artistry is represented by a rare Attic Black-Figure Alabastron (circa 500-480 B.C.), decorated with a vivid battle scene between a Greek warrior and a Scythian archer – a narrative associated with the age of the Persian Wars.

Life-Size Roman Bearded Head of the Greek God Hermes

Roman Life-Size Bearded Head of the Greek God Hermes, A striking life-size Roman marble head of Hermes, the Greek divine messenger, depicted with a bearded, expressive visage. Exemplifying classical naturalism and refined Roman craftsmanship, this evocative sculpture reflects the enduring legacy of ancient myth and artistry.

Day One also features exceptional bronzes. A substantial Roman Bronze Robed Torso displays elegant drapery and rich ancient patination, and an Egyptian Bronze of Horus Standing upon an Antelope embodies divine symbolism and sacred animal iconography from the Late Period-Ptolemaic era (664-30 B.C.). A focal point in the gem section is a finely carved Roman Agate Cameo Portrait of the Emperor Augustus, underscoring the miniature arts and imperial imagery prized by the ancient elite.

Following the Day One sale, the auction continues online-only from 4-7 March, presenting a wide-ranging selection of affordable ancient art and antiquities across multiple collecting categories. The March programme concludes with a dedicated Ancient Coins sale on 10-11 March, alongside weights, tokens, medals and books.

Auction start time: 8:00am US Eastern / 1:00pm GMT.
Bidding: Absentee, by telephone (book 48 hours in advance), or live online via TimeLine’s bidding platform or LiveAuctioneers (https://www.liveauctioneers.com/en-gb/auctioneer/1191/timeline-auctions-ltd/?srsltid=AfmBOopZQ5Tl1ApJ6byF7kAx5wVo0Cv7QtXiEHaPkz1RsakvysIgeYRK), Invaluable (https://www.invaluable.com/auction-house/timeline-auctions-9mq71klbbn?srsltid=AfmBOopDgX2EPIInKWVdn-dlfQkRdeL_58E_xxXqx32vb0_7w8cXY4oV), The Saleroom (https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/auction-catalogues/timeline-auctions-limited)
Payments: GBP accepted. Worldwide shipping available.

Questions: +44 (0) 1277 815121 or [email protected] (Aaron Hammond).
Online: https://timelineauctions.com

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