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Copper-alloy Shiva Mukhalinga
Karnataka, India, circa 20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Hollow-form with elongated neck and facial features, lingam necklace suspended around the neck, earrings and a striated headdress. 374 grams, 94 mm
An important collection of Hindu art formed by the late Jeffery Romer in the 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Copper-alloy Goddess Gauri Head
Karnataka, India, circa 20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Modelled with emphasised facial details and resting atop a columnar base, wearing a necklace; possibly a votive. 123 grams, 84 mm
An important collection of Hindu art formed by the late Jeffery Romer in the 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Large Indus Valley Decorated Terracotta Bowl
2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £546
With dimple base, central panel with bird and foliage within a geometric border, body red with black geometric motifs, border with birds and foliage. 2.4 kg, 31 cm
Fine condition, repaired.
Property of a London gentleman; from his father's collection formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s. From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Indus Valley Mehrgarh Terracotta Bowl with Fish
4th-3rd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £247
A footed bichrome bowl with painted inner face, central lotus(?) flower, a band of swimming fish above. 738 grams, 24 cm
Fine condition, rim chipped.
Ex property of a North West London gallery; formerly in a 1980s collection. From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Indus Valley Mehrgarh Terracotta Cup with Bull and Lion
3rd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
With everted rim, painted polychrome frieze of a lion and a facing bull with geometric panels in between. 77.62 grams, 76 mm
Fine condition; some restoration.
From the property of a London gentleman; previously in the private collection of the late David Gold, formed 1970s. From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
'David Gold amassed a sizable collection of Indus Valley pottery, both vessels and figurative during his retirement, a plaque to David and his brother was recently unveiled by Westminster Council above 43 Carnaby Street, commemorating their business that made Carnaby Street synonymous with fashion in the 1960s.' -
Copper-alloy Shiva Mukhalinga
Karnataka, India, circa 20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Hollow-form with elongated neck and facial features, lingam necklace suspended around the neck, pierced ears. 374 grams, 87 mm
An important collection of Hindu art formed by the late Jeffery Romer in the 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Indus Valley Mehrgarh Terracotta Vessel with Animals
3rd-2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
A bell-shaped cup with painted frieze of geometric panels, gryphon and ibex. 225 grams, 11 cm
Fine condition, chip to rim.
From an important London collection of Bronze Age pottery; formed 1970s-1980. From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Copper-alloy Female Worshipper Statue
India, circa 18th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Standing on a tapering square base, depicted nude with a sash wrapped around her waist. 83 grams, 10.5 cm
An important collection of Hindu art formed by the late Jeffery Romer in the 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Copper-alloy Betel Nut Supari Box with Ganesh
India, circa 18th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Leaf-shaped box divided into three compartments, hinged lid with Ganesh in lotus pose. 76 grams, 63 mm long
An important collection of Hindu art formed by the late Jeffery Romer in the 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Copper-alloy Goddess Gauri Head
Karnataka, India, circa 20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Modelled with emphasised facial details and resting atop a columnar base; possibly a votive. 145 grams, 75 mm
An important collection of Hindu art formed by the late Jeffery Romer in the 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Copper-alloy Shiva Mukhalinga
Karnataka, India, circa 20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Hollow-form with elongated neck and facial features, lingam necklace suspended around the neck, pierced ears. 249 grams, 86 mm
An important collection of Hindu art formed by the late Jeffery Romer in the 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Indus Valley Clay Cylindrical Fertility Figure
Circa 3300-1300 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
Composed of a bell-shaped body and squat head, arms cupping conical breasts, applied circular eyes, pierced decoration at the neck; hollow-formed. 658 grams, 20.5 cm high
Fine condition.
Private collection of a late Japanese gentleman, 1970-2010. From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.