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.jpg "Greek Marble Head of Dionysus")
.jpg "Roman Veined Marble Torso of an Athlete")
.jpg "Large Middle Elamite Cylinder Seal of Kidnu, Chief Overseer of King Tan-Ruhurater II")
.jpg "Mesopotamian Torch Bearer Stand with Lion Tamer")
Sold for (Inc. bp): £4,680
In floor-length courtly dress with hands enfolded within the sleeves; pink and green pigment, on an integral base formed as a train to the robe, some restoration. 7 kg, 59.5 cm highFinely modelled.
Acquired 1990s-2000.
Ex D.N. collection.
Accompanied by a thermoluminescence test certificate no.C122f60 issued by Oxford Authentication.
Accompanied by a thermoluminescence test certificate no.CJ10255222022 issued by Laboratory Kotalla.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate no.11249-189440.
Acquired 1990s-2000.
Ex D.N. collection.
Accompanied by a thermoluminescence test certificate no.C122f60 issued by Oxford Authentication.
Accompanied by a thermoluminescence test certificate no.CJ10255222022 issued by Laboratory Kotalla.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate no.11249-189440.
In crouching pose with head turned and left paw resting on the knee, right paw extended, tail curled to rear. 1.52 kg, 22 cm high
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000.
From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000.
From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
A dynamic pair of ceramic polo player figures modelled in the round, each a female in a robe with long sleeves and extensive remains of polychrome pigmentation riding a galloping horse in vigorous pose; detailing to the harnesses and rider's garments; each with a custom-made display stand. 11.4 kg total, 49 cm high including stands
Ex West Country, UK, collection, 1980-1990s.
Accompanied by an thermoluminescence analysis report no.C124d48 for one of the figures from Oxford Authentication.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12156-217620.
Ex West Country, UK, collection, 1980-1990s.
Accompanied by an thermoluminescence analysis report no.C124d48 for one of the figures from Oxford Authentication.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12156-217620.
Gilt-bronze weight formed as a coiled dragon on a disc base. 365 grams, 68 mm
Ex West Country collection, UK, 1990s.
Accompanied by a previous catalogue information card.
Ex West Country collection, UK, 1990s.
Accompanied by a previous catalogue information card.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Of low profile with circumferential rings, basal ring. 135 grams, 13 cm wide
Ex West Country, UK, collection, 1980-1990s.
Ex West Country, UK, collection, 1980-1990s.
Each a barrel-shaped vessel with one lug handle, low neck, scrolled panel with figures in a landscape. 187 grams total, 65-66 wide
Ex London, UK collection, 1990s.
Ex London, UK collection, 1990s.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £650
Wearing a cross-over horseman's jacket, tight trousers and a tall cap with a wide upturned brim; Iranian bearded facial features; repair to neck. 3.05 kg, 48.5 cm
Ex West Country, UK, collection, 1980-1990s.
Accompanied by a copy of a thermoluminescence test report issued by Laboratory Kotalla of Germany, report number 44CM110520.
The use of foreign featured figurines in the Tang period showed the extent that the Dynasty drew on capabilities of the experts from the 'Silk Road' especially for horse and camel training.
Ex West Country, UK, collection, 1980-1990s.
Accompanied by a copy of a thermoluminescence test report issued by Laboratory Kotalla of Germany, report number 44CM110520.
The use of foreign featured figurines in the Tang period showed the extent that the Dynasty drew on capabilities of the experts from the 'Silk Road' especially for horse and camel training.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Hollow-formed figure of Buddha seated on a dais wearing ankle-length robes secured at the waist with an elaborate sash; hair dressed and tied with a similar fastening; left hand raised, right hand resting. 620 grams, 14 cm
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000.
From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000.
From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
Discoid in plan with dentilled rim and raised ring to the reverse, central pierced dome to accept a strap. 775 grams, 18 cm
Ex West Country, UK, collection, 1980-1990s.
Ex West Country, UK, collection, 1980-1990s.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,690
Modelled in the round, riding a galloping horse in a vigorous pose, female rider in a tight-fitting robe with long sleeves; extensive remains of polychrome pigmentation, detailing to the harnesses and rider's garments; with a custom-made display stand 2.06 kg total, 32.5 cm wide including stand
with Parthenon Gallery, London, UK.
From a West London collection.
From the private collection of Mr David Barker, London, UK; thence by descent.
with Parthenon Gallery, London, UK.
From a West London collection.
From the private collection of Mr David Barker, London, UK; thence by descent.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £221
Biconvex in profile with low foot and neck, horizontal bands of dark blue floral motifs on a pale blue field. 1.8 kg, 20.2 cm high
From an important collection of terracotta pre 1988, London and Geneva.
From an important collection of terracotta pre 1988, London and Geneva.
With piriform body, waisted neck, everted rim and integral rectangular-section loop handles, circumferential bands of painted geometric motifs of hatched circles, chevrons and hands; chipped and repaired. 3.45 kg, 32 cm
Ex West Country, UK, collection, 1980-1990s.
Ex West Country, UK, collection, 1980-1990s.
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