Ancient Art, Antiquities, Books, Natural History, Stamps & Coins

Modelled nude, squatting with left arm extended holding a bow and right arm at the chin in the act of drawing the string; nude except for a crested helmet. 12.9 grams, 27 mm



Previously belonging to J Stewart, Mayfair, London, UK; acquired in the early 1980s. Property of a Middlesex gentleman.

Framed with a white card reveal, colour image of a young woman with digitally-added eye-mask; with collector's slip stating (inter alia) 'Archive Date: 11/05/03' and 'Historical Significance: Originally captured in 1994 for a groundbreaking 10-page editorial in The Face magazine, "Anastasia" is a museum-grade artwork celebrated as the very first instance of digital manipulation (Photoshop compositing) in fashion history. Large-scale gallery prints of this work are held in elite collections worldwide (including the Sir Elton John collection). This May 2003 proof tracks its syndication in Spain for a major visual arts or digital photography retrospective.' 174 grams, 35.5 x 28 cm including frame



Acquired on the USA art market. Property of a Harwich, UK, collector.

Flat-section hoop and integral ellipsoid plaque, stamped fleur-de-lys motif eccentrically placed. 3.82 grams, 23.13 mm overall, 20.02 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S 1/2, USA 9 1/4, Europe 20.63, Japan 19)



From the private collection of Mr Brian Edwards, New Malden, Surrey, UK, formed from the late 1970s-early 1980s; thence by descent. Accompanied by the original collector's data sheet(s) with reference no.A19.

Comprising seven domed cabochons, each polished to resemble an 'eye'. 8.13 grams total, 11-16 mm



From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.

Composed of coin-shaped and tubular beads interspersed with metal spacers, restrung. 31.7 grams, 47.5 cm



Acquired in the 1990s-early 2000s. Ex London, UK, collection.

Comprising three thimbles: the largest with a plain band stamped with 'G' and engraved with initials '*D*I*'; the second largest with a decorative band on the lower edge with a plain shield; the smallest with a decorative band to the lower edge resembling pinecones, and a plain shield. 11.15 grams total, 16-26 mm



Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Lancashire, UK, collector.

Oval orange carnelian gem showing two goats, one resting on top of a large stone while the other is standing against another boulder. 1.66 grams, 17 mm



UK private collection, acquired on the English art market in the 2000s.

Composed of small annular turquoise and other stone beads. 4.6 grams, 36 cm



Acquired in the 1990s. Ex London, UK, collection.

Buff-coloured reproduction paper poster with coloured image of a child sitting dejectedly wearing oversized clothes and wooden clogs; titled '5Ces Le Journal 5Ces / publie Le Coupable - Roman inédit de François Coppée'; blind stamp and printer's lateral note 'Imp. Charles Verneau, 14 Rue Oberfampf, Paris (Déposé)' and at bottom left 'Les Maîtres de l'Affich Pl.134 / Imprimerie Chaix / (Encres Lorilleux & Cie.)'. 47 grams, 39.9 x 29 cm



Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Harwich, UK, collector.

Group of five coins soldered together and with hinge and catch fittings with a pin to the reverse. 21 grams, 62 mm



From a UK collection. Property of a London, UK, antiquarian.

Mixed group of items, including an intaglio, a commemorative coin celebrating the royal wedding of Diana and Charles, a half crown, a furniture mount, and others. 994 grams total, 1-25.5 cm



Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Suffolk, UK, gentleman.

Group of small annular turquoise and other stone beads. 4.6 grams, 36.2 cm



Acquired in the 1990s. Ex London, UK, collection.