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LOT 0347
Antique Gold Ring with Agate Cameo of an African
LATE 17TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (4.69 grams, 27.33 mm overall, 18.81 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q 1/2, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18.12, Japan 17)).
D-section hoop and an oval bezel set with a grey banded agate cameo featuring a mature man in three-quarter view facing left, furrowed brow and short-cropped curly hair.
ProvenanceAcquired on the European art market.
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LOT 0347
Antique Gold Ring with Agate Cameo of an African
Estimate £1,500 - 2,000€1,740 - 2,320 (for guidance only)$2,030 - 2,700 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£750 (EUR 870; USD 1,013) +BP*
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Renaissance Fontainebleau Marble Plaque with Psyche Revived by Eros's Kiss
France, 16th century A.D.Estimate: £3,000 - 4,000 (+bp*)
Bids: 1 | Current Bid: £1,500
Ellipsoid plaque with carved high-relief scene depicting Psyche crouching with left leg extended, her right arm raised to support a veil, head turned towards Eros, left arm passing between the legs of Eros, standing nude with wings spread to kiss Psyche, his bow and quiver cast aside in the field. 33.5 kg total including stand, 63 cm wide
Private collection, UK. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13396-259009. -
Russian Orthodox Enamelled Bronze Travel Icon with Saint Nicholas
19th century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £70
Representing Saint Nicholas of Myra with a book in his left hand and making the gesture of blessing with his right, dressed as a bishop with sticharion, covered by omophorion, and surmounted by an epitrachelion embroidered with crosses; the saint flanked by Jesus and Virgin Mary, Christ holding the gospel, Mary the bishop’s epitrachelion; Cyrillic inscriptions 'Saint Nikolaos the Wonderworker (СВЯТЫЙ НИКОЛА ЧУДОТВОРЕЦ), Iesus Christos (ΙΣ ΧC) and Mother of God (ΜΡ ΘΥ)' on the enamelled background. 348 grams, 10.7 cm
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.
The icon features meticulous craftsmanship typical of Orthodox iconography. The enamel colours, despite the passage of time, retain their vibrant intensity, highlighting the key elements of the depicted images. The refined details and use of enamel give depth and luminosity to the icon, making it a precious example of the Russian Orthodox tradition. -
Bactrian Style Lapis Lazuli Bead Necklace
20th century A.D.Estimate: £50 - 70 (+bp*)
Bids: 1 | Current Bid: £5
Composed of polygonal, discoid, irregular and other beads, restrung with a hook-and-loop clasp. 55.1 grams, 55 cm
Acquired in the 1990s-early 2000s. Ex London, UK, collection.
