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LOT 1600
Blue Glass Bead Necklace String
20TH CENTURY A.D. OR EARLIER
28 3/8 in. (8.9 grams, 72 cm long).
Restrung; composed of translucent blue glass beads interspersed with clear glass spacer beads. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceUK gallery, early 2000s.
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Russian Orthodox Painted Icon
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Opening Bid: £75
Depicting the Virgin holding the Christ on her lap on a gilt background, both nimbate; the Virgin wearing a red maphorion embellished with golden embroidery, green himation underneath; the Christ seated on her lap, holding his right arm out and making the blessing sign with his hands; Greek inscription 'ΜΡ ΘΥ' for 'Mother of God' flanking the Virgin's halo, 'IC XC' for 'Jesus Christ' above the Child, further text to the left of the Virgin. 214 grams, 17.7 x 13.7 cm
Acquired from Derby Antiques Fair, in 2002. Property of a Nottinghamshire gentleman.