Ancient Art, Antiquities, Books, Natural History & Coins

Comprising: profile male and female busts in carnelian and other stones; each supplied with a museum-quality impression. 4.66 grams total, 14-18 mm



Private collection, England.

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.

Discoid in plan with loop to the upper face, lead matrix with inset bronze die with profile bust and legend of George V of Great Britain; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 34.2 grams, 32 mm



From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.

A cylindrical pendant formed as a rotating capsule, when opened, the inside showing a coffin plate with a skeleton with a skull above and below, five holes on the base of the pendant. 27.6 grams, 87 mm



Ex East Sussex collection, 1980-1990.

Columnar in form with wide hips, arms folded over, projecting navel and small breasts, domed face with pierced ears and a conical headdress; after the antique. 1.01 kg, 36 cm



Ex Leo (1922-1979) and Evelyn D. Farland (1930-2025), New York; thence by descent. Private collection, London, UK.

Cross pommy pendant with integral pierced lug, low-relief crucifixion scene with monogram to each arm. 3.05 grams, 43 mm



Acquired from Chris Martin-Zakheim, Iconastas, 5 Piccadilly Arcade, London SW1. From the private collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the early 2000s.

Featuring a wide hoop with an applied twisted rope decoration at the centre groove and on each shoulder, a pair of pellets flanking the oval bezel with a faux-filigree band and a central skull motif, underside with 'memento mori' inscription and letter 'A' on the inside of the hoop. 12.42 grams, 28.99 mm overall, 21.39 mm internal diameter (approxmate size Briitish W 1/2, USA 11 1/4, Europe 25.66, Japan 24)



Ex East Sussex collection, 1980-1990.

Including an enkolpion with suspension chain, miniature centurion's crested helmet, gammadion brooches and other items. 264 grams total, 2.6-40 cm



Acquired on the UK art market.

Comprising ten rings with decorative hoops, each set with a carved intaglio. 96 grams total, 25-32 mm



Ex North West London collection, 2000s.

Comprising nine hollow-form collared beads with geometric decoration, strung on a leather cord. 205 grams, 56 cm long



London UK collection, 1990’s. Property of a West Northamptonshire, UK, gentleman.