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Depicting the Virgin holding the Christ on her lap on a gilt background, both nimbate; the Virgin wearing a red maphorion embellished with golden embroidery, green himation underneath; the Christ seated on her lap, holding his right arm out and making the blessing sign with his hands; Greek inscription 'ΜΡ ΘΥ' for 'Mother of God' flanking the Virgin's halo, 'IC XC' for 'Jesus Christ' above the Child, further text to the left of the Virgin. 214 grams, 17.7 x 13.7 cm
Acquired from Derby Antiques Fair, in 2002.
Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
Acquired from Derby Antiques Fair, in 2002.
Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
The handle formed as a standing knight in plate armour holding a sword to his chest. 73 grams, 86 mmFine condition.
Acquired on the UK art market.
Ex property of a Suffolk, UK, lady.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
Acquired on the UK art market.
Ex property of a Suffolk, UK, lady.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Showing Saint Seraphim of Sarov printed on embossed metal-sheet with fabric backing, Cyrillic inscription flanking the elaborate halo. 178 grams, 22.4 x 18 cm
Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
Saint Seraphim of Sarov (1759-1833) was a renowned Russian monk and mystic whose ascetic practice and counselling in cases of conscience awarded him the title Starets (spiritual teacher).
Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
Saint Seraphim of Sarov (1759-1833) was a renowned Russian monk and mystic whose ascetic practice and counselling in cases of conscience awarded him the title Starets (spiritual teacher).
Comprising: a Chinese style reclining lion figure carved from amethyst; lapis lazuli plaque depicting a seated falcon; a lion fitting pierced through the head and neck in white stone; a stylised snail pendant in dark stone; a resin figure of a mouse resting on a corn cob. 511 grams total, 6.4-10.9 cm
From the family collection of a Hampstead gentleman; formerly acquired in the 1980s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
From the family collection of a Hampstead gentleman; formerly acquired in the 1980s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
Paris, hardback with full leather cover, marbled endpapers, gold block titling to spine, portrait engraving of author Antoine Pluche, 511 pp, 12 foldout maps. 437 grams, 17.5 x 10.5 cm
Acquired on the UK art market.
Scottish private collection.
Acquired on the UK art market.
Scottish private collection.
J.G. O'Leary - Third Edition, Dagenham, 1964, hardback, 156 pp, monochrome. 700 grams, 25 x 19.5 cm
From the library of an East Anglian gentleman, 1970s-early 2000s.
From the library of an East Anglian gentleman, 1970s-early 2000s.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,300
Consalus Ponce de Leon - Rome, 1590, hardback (rebound), 176 pp. 190 grams, 17.2 x 11.3 cm
Property of an Essex gentleman.
This is the unique first edition of the complete works of Theophanes, comprising three letters from the archbishop of Nicaea which are now in the Vatican Library. The author, Theophanes, was active in the early ninth century; the translator, Ponce de Leon, was born around 1530 and was well educated, able to read Greek sufficiently well to translate it into Latin. He had access to a good library (possibly at the Vatican). He calls himself 'Cubicularius secretus' to Pope Sixtus V: a 'cubicularius' is a chamberlain, or head of the private servants; a position which afforded him access to both a great library and some very knowledgeable contacts. This publication was edited by Ioannes Bonafes and the book bears the legend on the title page (in Latin) 'The existing works of Theophanes, archbishop of Nicaea; now first published in Latin from the Greek, in the Vatican Library'. A copy of the same book is in the famous Onassis Library (ref. 33522).
Property of an Essex gentleman.
This is the unique first edition of the complete works of Theophanes, comprising three letters from the archbishop of Nicaea which are now in the Vatican Library. The author, Theophanes, was active in the early ninth century; the translator, Ponce de Leon, was born around 1530 and was well educated, able to read Greek sufficiently well to translate it into Latin. He had access to a good library (possibly at the Vatican). He calls himself 'Cubicularius secretus' to Pope Sixtus V: a 'cubicularius' is a chamberlain, or head of the private servants; a position which afforded him access to both a great library and some very knowledgeable contacts. This publication was edited by Ioannes Bonafes and the book bears the legend on the title page (in Latin) 'The existing works of Theophanes, archbishop of Nicaea; now first published in Latin from the Greek, in the Vatican Library'. A copy of the same book is in the famous Onassis Library (ref. 33522).
Sir A.T. Quiller Couch - London, 1963 reprint, hardback, 192 pp. 165 grams, 15.5 x 11.4 cm
From the library of an East Anglian gentleman, 1970s-early 2000s.
From the library of an East Anglian gentleman, 1970s-early 2000s.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Card covers, 130 pp, colour; 'Book Production War Economy Standard' emblem to inside front. 301 grams, 24.3 x 18.2 cm
From the library of an East Anglian gentleman, 1970s-early 2000s.
From the library of an East Anglian gentleman, 1970s-early 2000s.
Alexandra Wedgwood - London, 1985, hardback with dustwrapper, 359 pp, line drawings. 2 kg, 30.6 x 22 cm
From the library of an East Anglian gentleman, 1970s-early 2000s.
From the library of an East Anglian gentleman, 1970s-early 2000s.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
London, n.d., hardback with cloth cover, gold titling to spine, 576 pp, monochrome engravings. 1.44 kg, 27 x 20 cm
From the library of an East Anglian gentleman, 1970s-early 2000s.
From the library of an East Anglian gentleman, 1970s-early 2000s.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Comprising: Reinhard Jansen - Commedia dell'Arte: Fest der Komodianten - Dusseldorf, 2001, hardback with dustwrapper, 333 pp, colour (German text); Stichfolgen - card covers, 88 engraved plates; Carnival of Comedy Players: Exquisite Ceramics from the World's Museums - card covers, 88 pp (English text); all in sturdy slipcase with 'harlequin' pattern exterior and title block to spine; as new. 3.7 kg total, 30.5 x 25 cm
Property of a Little Oakley gentleman, Harwich, UK.
Property of a Little Oakley gentleman, Harwich, UK.
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