A freestanding sheet-silver idol of a standing human figure, anatomical features in repoussé technique, applied pellet eyes and twisted wire embellishing the headdress, attached to a vertical rectangular plaque, standing on a second square plaque with notched edges, remains of an offering vessel(?) at the feet. 14.2 grams, 39 mm

Fair condition.

From the Robin Symes gallery, Mayfair, UK, before 1999. From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.

Modelled in the half-round on a low conical base, three stylised beaked heads with pointillé headdresses. 37.2 grams, 84 mm



Ex private collection, London, UK, 1969-1999.

Including large tanged, barbed, sword-shaped and other types. 222 grams total, 9.5-18.2 cm



Ex London, UK, collection, 1990s.

Broad and shallow with incised concentric rings to the inner face. 231 grams, 19.4 cm



Ex 1990s collection and with a central London gallery.

Hemispherical in profile with circumferential painted bands to the inner face. 1.13 kg, 28.5 cm wide



Ex West London, UK, collection, 1990s.

Hand-painted rectangular panel depicting a saddled horse and dismounted rider in a landscape; the horse with saddletree and cloth, integral stirrups; the rider with tight-fitting shirt and loose trousers gathered by a sash at the waist, riding boots, holding a riding crop; surrounded by concentric reveals in contrasting colours and decorative schemes. 50 grams, 34.5 x 23.7 cm



Private collection, UK.

Fabric panel with calligraphic text in gold-coloured wire; signed and dated at lower edge. 849 grams, 65.5 cm



Private collection, UK.

Including tanged, barbed, square-section and other types. 150 grams total, 4.5-10.7 cm



Ex London, UK, collection, 1990s.

Biconvex in section with moulded facial detailing, band of hair framing the face, vertically slashed collar, 90 grams, 83 mm



Ex London, UK, collection, 1970s.

Formed as a flat-section outline of a camel with vertical figure between the humps, suspension loop above. 46 grams, 10 cm



Ex London, UK, collection, 1990-2000s.

Fragmentary section of a tablet with impressed characters; repaired. 123 grams, 81 mm



Specialised collection of cuneiform texts, the property of a London gentleman and housed in London before 1992. Thence by descent to family members. Examined by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s. This small collection is exceptional for the variety of types, including some very rare and well preserved examples.

Violin-shaped with round body, long neck and stylised head, symbolising a female body, perforated with two holes at the top representing the eyes, embossed with dots around the perimeter. 5.34 grams, 62 mm



From a private family collection formed since the early 19th century, thence by descent. Property of a New Zealand legal professional. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D’Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12321-223719.