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LOT 2043
African Style Stone Figure
20TH CENTURY A.D. OR EARLIER
11 in. (3.15 kg, 28 cm).
Carved in the round with hands resting on the hips and legs spread. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom 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.
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Russian Icon with Virgin of Kazan with the Blessing Child
19th-20th century A.D.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £160
Painted on a wooden board with mounting slots and panels to the reverse, gessoed surface with painting of the Virgin of Kazan, head of Mary with gilded nimbus and russet-coloured veil, standing infant Jesus similarly nimbate with right hand raised in the pax gesture; gilt monograms to the upper corners and title to the lower left corner. 968 grams, 31 cm high
Fine condition.
Ex property of a London lady, part of her family's collection.
The original icon, also known as the Theotokos of Kazan, is thought to have originated in Constantinople in the 13th century before it was taken to Russia. When the Turks took over Kazan in 1438, the icon was most probably hidden to keep it safe. Ivan the Terrible liberated Kazan in 1552, and the town was destroyed by fire in 1579, after which the icon was found and brought to the Church of Saint Nicholas. It was subsequently stolen in 1904 and never found again, though there are many copies in existence. -
Post Medieval Gold Posy Ring with Garnet
Circa 18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £910
Slender shank with the vestiges of a posy inscription internally, square bezel forming a cell with granule cluster to each lateral face; with a later cabochon garnet gemstone. 1.56 grams, 23.33 mm overall, 18.44 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe, 17.49, Japan 16)
Acquired by the previous owner's father in the early 1990s. Property of a Warwickshire, UK, collector. -
Plaque Inscribed with the Verse of Al Hamd
Mid 20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Tongue-shaped in plan with tab to the lower edge; incised central panel with six lines of script, border with similar inscription. 146 grams, 10.2 cm
with a London, UK gallery, 1971-early 2000s.
