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LOT 2008
Bactrian Style Lapis Lazuli Bead Necklace String
20TH CENTURY A.D.
25 1/2 in. (30.6 grams, 64 cm long).
Restrung necklace of annular beads with interstitial coin types, the centrepiece a tabular disc pendant. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
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Framed Watercolour Painting of a Nobleman's Residence
Persia, 20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
With two servants bringing lidded chafing dishes of food to the crouching male wearing a helmet and cuirass with a shield at his feet; below, an attendant in helmet and riding coat holds the reins of the horse; panels of nastaliq text above and below; mounted in a glazed wooden frame. 1.16 kg, 47.5 x 32.3 cm
Very fine condition.
Acquired on the UK art market, 1980s-1990s. The Woodbridge collection of Indo-Persian art. -
Bronze Figurine Group
20th century A.D. or earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £33
Including a warrior with spear and shield, D-section plaque with bound captive and other types. 319 grams total, 62-92 mm
From 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. -
Large Post Medieval Bronze Crotal Bell
19th century A.D. or earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £46
Spherical crotal, rumbler or 'hame harness' bell with suspension loop and two tone holes to upper half with founder's initials 'Ro / W' for Robert Wells of Aldbourne Foundry, Wiltshire; with the original iron 'pea' inside. 203 grams, 71 mm
Acquired on the UK art market. From the private collection of Mr G.B., Hampshire, UK.
Robert Wells made bells in sizes 1 to 32 and this example is near the largest ever produced. These massive bells were usually fitted to a team bell frame, set across the harness collar; Robert Wells was active in the period 1760-1780.