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Ancient Art, Antiquities, Natural History & Coins
Auction Highlights:
.jpg "Egyptian Granite Head of a Dignitary")
.jpg "Roman Marble Portrait of a Boy as Worshipper of Isis")
.jpg "Larger Than Life-Size Roman Bronze Sandaled Foot")
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20,800
.jpg "Byzantine Porphyry Relief with Cross Surrounded by Two Birds")
.jpg "Carved Marble Memento Mori Skull")
.jpg "Large Egyptian Revival Painted Stone Plaque")
A substantial decorative designer stele with high-relief standing figure of Hathor in profile wearing a headdress with solar disc flanked by bovine horns, wesekh segmented collar and tight-fitting ankle-length skirt; in her right hand, the ankh symbol of life, her left hand supporting a papyrus stalk; low-relief cartouche and hieroglyphs in the field; mounted on a custom-made stand; after the antique. 74.05 kg total, 1.01 m high including stand
From a French collection, Paris.
Ex Parisian gallery, France; latterly with a London, UK, gallery.
From a French collection, Paris.
Ex Parisian gallery, France; latterly with a London, UK, gallery.
With squat, bell-shaped bowl, everted rim and tapering cylindrical stem. 1.93 kg, 25.5 cm
Ex London, UK, art market, 1990s.
Ex London, UK, art market, 1990s.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,300
A carved agate facing bust within a lapis lazuli plaque, held in a silver canatille frame comprising elaborate filigree foliage and with suspension loop; image of Pope Alexander VII. 500 grams, 28.5 cm
Private collection, England.
Pope Alexander VII was born Fabio Chigi and took the role of head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 7 April 1655 to his death, in May 1667. He held a number of diplomatic positions in the Holy See, was ordained in 1634, and became bishop of Nardo in 1635. Pope Innocent X elevated him to the role of secretary of state in 1651, and in the following year he was appointed a cardinal. Alexander VII supported various construction projects in Rome, wrote poetry and patronized artists working on the decoration of churches.
Private collection, England.
Pope Alexander VII was born Fabio Chigi and took the role of head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 7 April 1655 to his death, in May 1667. He held a number of diplomatic positions in the Holy See, was ordained in 1634, and became bishop of Nardo in 1635. Pope Innocent X elevated him to the role of secretary of state in 1651, and in the following year he was appointed a cardinal. Alexander VII supported various construction projects in Rome, wrote poetry and patronized artists working on the decoration of churches.
.jpg "Lapis Lazuli Bead Necklace")
Composed of coin-shaped beads with a hook-and-eye clasp. 104 grams, 44 cm long
UK gallery, early 2000s.
UK gallery, early 2000s.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
Plaque with floral design comprising inset glass cabochons, synthetic rubies and gold-coloured wire frond detailing. 65 grams, pendant height: 78 mm
Property of a South West London gentleman.
Property of a South West London gentleman.
.jpg "Banded Agate Necklace Bead Group")
Comprising a group of oval banded agate beads; each pierced for stringing. 162 grams total, 25-39 mm
UK gallery, early 2000s.
UK gallery, early 2000s.
.jpg "Framed Watercolour Painting of a Noblemans Residence")
Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
With two servants bringing lidded chafing dishes of food to the crouching male wearing a helmet and cuirass with a shield at his feet; below, an attendant in helmet and riding coat holds the reins of the horse; panels of nastaliq text above and below; mounted in a glazed wooden frame. 1.16 kg, 47.5 x 32.3 cmVery fine condition.
Acquired on the UK art market, 1980s-1990s.
The Woodbridge collection of Indo-Persian art.
Acquired on the UK art market, 1980s-1990s.
The Woodbridge collection of Indo-Persian art.
.jpg "Charles I Period Parchment Land Transfer Document with Three Seals")
Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
An indenture: handwritten in English in ink over forty-four ruled lines; with multiple signatures; red wax seals bearing impressions. 187 grams, 59.5 x 42 cm
Acquired 1970s onwards.
Private collection of Michael O'Hara, Cambridgeshire, UK.
Ex private collection of Benjamin Hyde-Smith, Hertfordshire, UK.
Acquired 1970s onwards.
Private collection of Michael O'Hara, Cambridgeshire, UK.
Ex private collection of Benjamin Hyde-Smith, Hertfordshire, UK.
.jpg "Grand Tour Green Glazed Egyptian Shabti")
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
With black detailing to the tripartite wig, bands of hieroglyphic text to the lower body. 153 grams, 15.5 cmFine condition.
Property of a Devon, UK collector, acquired at auction; previously in a private UK collection.
Shabtis have been a popular tourist souvenir for centuries. Perhaps the earliest example is a reproduction shabti of the Renaissance period that was once part of the collection of Archbishop William Laud (1573-1645). While most reproduction shabtis originate from Egypt, some figurines were made in Europe. For instance, in the late 19th century, the Sèvres factory in France produced soft-paste porcelain shabtis with a beautiful bright turquoise glaze.
Property of a Devon, UK collector, acquired at auction; previously in a private UK collection.
Shabtis have been a popular tourist souvenir for centuries. Perhaps the earliest example is a reproduction shabti of the Renaissance period that was once part of the collection of Archbishop William Laud (1573-1645). While most reproduction shabtis originate from Egypt, some figurines were made in Europe. For instance, in the late 19th century, the Sèvres factory in France produced soft-paste porcelain shabtis with a beautiful bright turquoise glaze.
Restrung; composed of translucent blue glass beads formed of re-used bangle sections, interspersed with clear glass spacer beads. 5.7 grams, 62 cm long
UK gallery, early 2000s.
UK gallery, early 2000s.
Carved in the half-round with head tilted and separately carved arms extended, crown of thorns to the brow and loincloth gathered at the hip; feet crossed and pierced with a mounting pin. 21.4 grams, 10 cm
From the private collection of the late Victor Brox.
From the private collection of the late Victor Brox.
Irregular rectangular fragment from a manuscript with Coptic text; painted images including an arcaded domed temple, a camel rider with staff, an agricultural worker with sieve and part of a tree. 14.3 grams, 27.5 cm
New York trade, 2016.
Ex central London gallery.
New York trade, 2016.
Ex central London gallery.
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