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LOT 2096
Bedouin Silver-Coloured Metal Ring with Gemstone
20TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 in. (9.36 grams, 31.70 mm overall, 21.07 mm internal diameter (approximate size British W 1/2, USA 11 1/4, Europe 25.66, Japan 24)).
Hoop expanding at the shoulders with linear motifs, set with a glass cabochon. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceLondon, UK, collection, 1980s-1990s.
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LOT 2096
Bedouin Silver-Coloured Metal Ring with Gemstone
Estimate £50 - 70€58 - 81 (for guidance only)$68 - 95 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Opening Bid: £5
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Post Medieval Engraved Silver Cross Pendant with Monogram
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Opening Bid: £30
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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.
