Loading, please wait...
LOT 2041
Bactrian Style Silver Dish Fragment with Hellenistic Portraits
20TH CENTURY A.D.
8 7/8 in. (152 grams, 22.5 cm).
Comprising a portion of the silver-coloured metal rim; rim with vine tendrils, leaves and bunches of grapes modelled in high-relief and extending into the bowl; base with a ring of right-facing male profile busts each within a pelletted hoop, and border of larger pellets below; underside abraded. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the London collection of the late Mr S.M., 1969-1999.
CONDITIONTimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
LOT 2041
Bactrian Style Silver Dish Fragment with Hellenistic Portraits
Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
-
Post Medieval Bronze Flower Mount
17th-18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Modelled as an eight-petalled flower with pellets between the petals; remains of mounting lugs on the reverse. 13.6 grams, 36 mm
London, UK, art market, 1980s. Private collection, London, UK. -
Russian Orthodox Enamelled Bronze Travel Icon with Saints Boris and Gleb
19th century A.D.Estimate: £250 - 350 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £135
Saint Boris and Saint Gleb depicted on horseback wearing Russian medieval armour, holding a cross standard and a sword, each wearing a conical helmet; on the right upper corner, the hand of God. 260 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.
Boris and Gleb were the sons of Vladimir of Kyiv, the first Christian Prince of Rus; they were killed in 1015 and 1019 in the civil struggles for the succession to the throne, and sanctified for their faith. Standards with their image were worn by the medieval Russian army. -
Inlaid Iron Padlock with Key
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Barrel-shaped with arched lock mechanism and inlaid floral design in white metal, key with screw closure, openwork handle. 253 grams, 11 cm wide
Acquired on the UK art market in the early 2000s.
