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LOT 0362
Aquamarine Gemstone with Mughal Princess in Gold Ring
CIRCA 17TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
1 in. (8.26 grams, 25.37 mm overall, 17.74 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O 1/2, USA 7 1/4, Europe 15.61, Japan 15)).
Ellipsoid in plan intaglio showing a profile female bust with elaborate tiered headdress and collars; set in a later gold ring. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of Rev. Nathaniel Evans, Worthing, Sussex, UK, thence by descent.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12934-245934.
See for a similar portrait (not on a gemstone), the portrait of a Mughal princess in the Art Institute of Chicago, made between 1601 and 1799, accession no.1929.890.
FootnotesThese portraits, realised on objects of minor art like glyptics, give a glimpse of the type of jewels and gems realised during the Mughal era. They illustrated the gem connoisseurship of the Mughal Era at its pinnacle.
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LOT 0362
Aquamarine Gemstone with Mughal Princess in Gold Ring
Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,860
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Russian Orthodox Enamelled Bronze Travel Icon with Saint Nicholas
19th century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
Representing Saint Nicholas of Mira, with a Gospel 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, all 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. 341 grams, 12.1 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 colors, 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. -
Lapis Lazuli Bead Necklace String
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Restrung group of polyhedral beads. 105 grams, 48 cm
London, UK, collection, 2000s. -
Indus Valley Style Terracotta Vessel Group
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Mixed group of jars and a cup with painted details. 1.05 kg, 8.2-11 cm wide
Very fine condition.
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
