A folding diptych with suspension loops, the outer faces with an Orthodox cross and a robed figure holding a long staff; the inner faces with a similar robed figure on the left and Mary holding the infant Jesus on the right. 14.73 grams, 55 mm



From a retired Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman's collection, a long-time member of the Pewter Society.

Composed of large coin-shaped feature beads interspersed with cylindrical beads; restrung. 37 grams, 33 cm



Ex London, UK, art market 1990s.

Comprising: two castings from moulds taken from a medieval seal, possibly of Edward I, set in plaster in a wooden frame: the smaller with a facing mask in a boat surmounted by a cross, the larger with a seated figure holding orb and sceptre within a lancet arch with a heater shield below. 165 grams total, 34-79 mm



From the collection of a West London, UK, collector.

D-section hoop with the bezel formed as clasped hands. 2.39 grams, 19.63 mm overall, 16.40 mm internal diameter (approximate size British K, USA 5 1/4, Europe 9.95, Japan 9)



Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.

With tendrils below the rim and quatrefoil panels with seated figures. 195 grams, 11.9 cm wide



Acquired by the vendor's father on the UK art market before 1990. Acquired on the UK art market.

Comprising a painted board with mounting panel and slots to the reverse, gessoed surface with painting of St John the Baptist standing nimbate with wings spread behind him, left hand supporting a bowl containing his severed head and holding an unfurled scroll with Cyrillic text 'Repent ye, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand,' (Matthew 3:2); right hand raised in blessing; landscape with sand-dunes and trees; gilded title above; the upper border with gilt Slavonic inscription reading 'Holy John the Forerunner'; from the Palekh Icon School, probably made in Mstera circa 1890. 1.02 kg, 31 cm high

Fine condition.

Ex property of a London lady, part of her family's collection. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate no.11546-196366.

The Palekh icon school emerged in the 17th century, inspired by the Moscow and Suzdal traditions of icon painting. Although preserving many features of traditional Russian iconography, the school created its own style that remained active into the 18th century. The hallmarks of the school include the frequent use of gold on the clothes of the saints and a rich palette. Bodies are shown as tall and slender and abrupt transitions between light and shadow are distinctive features of Palekh icons. The wings of Saint John derive from the double meaning of the Greek word used to describe him in Mark 1:2 - Angelos, meaning both messenger and angel. John is often called a 'Heavenly Man' and 'Earthly Angel' in Orthodoxy. At his feet is shown a small tree with an axe cutting into it, illustrating Luke 3:9, 'And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the tree...'

With facetted, D-section shank, disc bezel with low-relief chi-rho Christogram. 14.17 grams, 26.69 mm overall, 20.08 x 20.77 mm internal diameter (approximate size British U 1/2, USA 10 1/4, Europe 23.15, Japan 22)



From an important artefact collection, North London, UK.

Comprising a narrow triangular blade with ricasso; cup with band of foliage ornament below the everted rim; slightly S-curved quillons with finger-ring; barrel grip with ribbed pommel. 1.09 kg, 105 cm



From a private Tyneside collection, formed since the early 2000s.

With D-section body and S-curved coils, head raised and mouth gaping to reveal a forked tongue; repaired. 456 grams, 18 cm



Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector. London collection, 2016.

A high-relief carving of two kneeling figures dressed in loincloth, holding a large bald head; each with wide almond-shaped eyes, wide mouth and flat nose. 923 grams, 15.2 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. Private collection, London, UK.

The nimbate saint holding an open book in his left hand and his right hand raised in a blessing gesture; painted wooden board with metal riza, an old Russian export certificate taped at the back. 188 grams, 17.7 x 14.4 cm



Acquired from Derby Antiques Fair, 2003. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.

The horse in advancing pose with its head turned to the right and left foreleg raised, on a rectangular base; the female rider erect with her left arm held extended and her right placed on the horse's shoulder; remains of painted detailing to the robe; repaired. 2.7 kg, 40.7 cm high



Acquired on the UK art market.