LONDON.- As the demand for ancient art continues to grow, Christie’s announces the upcoming Antiquities sale on 6 October 2011. The auction will feature 252 lots, with items dating from 4th millennium B.C. to the 15th century A.D.. Offering a broad spectrum of quality pieces from Egypt, Greece, the Roman Empire and the Near East at a wide range of prices, the auction will include several important pieces over £100,000. The sale as a whole is expected to realize between £2.8 million and £4.2 million, and follows the success of Christie’s April sale of Antiquities which achieved the highest total for the category in London since 2002. Highlighting the sale are four important vases offered from a Private German Collection, which together are expected to realize a total in excess of £430,000. It is an exceptional selection, and a wonderful opportunity for collectors to indulge in some of the greatest examples by some