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LOT 2128
Bactrian Style Alabaster Jar
20TH CENTURY A.D.
7 1/2 in. (1.7 kg, 19.5 cm high).
Carved with tapering sidewalls and rolled rim; slightly rounded base.
ProvenanceProperty of a North London, UK, gentleman.
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White Metal Shoe Buckle Group
18th-early 19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £29
Each with an arched profile and retaining articulate fitting elements; one decorated with a border of studs; one displaying openwork crescents over discs and concentric squares; one set with imitation jewels. 197 grams total, 65-88 mm
Acquired 1960s-1990s. From the late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister. -
Post Medieval Lead Musket Ball Group
17th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Including spent examples; of various gauges; together with at least one other type of bullet. 4.9 kg total, 1-19 mm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection. -
Painted Wooden Icon of Virgin and Child
19th-20th century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £65
Mary cradling the infant Christ, Greek text in the field with inscription 'ΜΡ ΘΥ' for 'Mother of God' flanking the Virgin's halo, 'IC XC' for 'Jesus Christ' over the Child's head; to the right a Greek inscription 'ΟΔΙΓΗΤΡΙΑ' (Odighitria); some restoration; a handwritten inscription and a cross to the reverse in Greek, reading 'Eufemia Papadimitriou - born on March, 30, 1932, on Thursday, at the 5.00 p.m.; Vasilios Papadimitriou - born on March, 15, 1934, on Thursday, at the 3.00 p.m.' 614 grams, 29 cm
The timber shows some old insect flight holes and we are advised that this piece has been recently treated with Permthrin, as a precaution.
Ex French gallery, Paris.
The icon belongs to the category of Virgin 'Galaktotrophousa' (Γαλακτοτροφουσα, meaning “the Milk-Giver”) celebrated on third July, and showing Mary breast-feeding Jesus. The ancient typology dates from the 6th century A.D. and resided in St. Sabbas’ lavra (a type of monastic community).
