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LOT 2090
Bone Corpus Christi
17TH-18TH CENTURY A.D.
4 in. (21.4 grams, 10 cm).
Carved in the half-round with head tilted and separately carved arms extended, crown of thorns to the brow and loincloth gathered at the hip; feet crossed and pierced with a mounting pin. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of the late Victor Brox.
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From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. -
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Bactrian Style Lapis Lazuli Bead Necklace
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Roman Style Marble Torso with Lionskin
19th century A.D. or earlierEstimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £222
Modelled as a muscular nude torso with lionskin draped over the left shoulder. 508 grams, 14 cm
Acquired in the 1980s. From an interesting European collection of marbles. Property of a European gentleman.
Probably intended to depict Hercules, who customarily wore a lionskin.
