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LOT 1449
Byzantine Bronze Cross Pendant
CIRCA 6TH-8TH CENTURY A.D.
1 5/8 in. (6.02 grams, 42 mm).
Expanding arms and an integral suspension loop, the obverse with punched ring-and-dot decoration.
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 1449
Byzantine Bronze Cross Pendant
Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£50 (EUR 58; USD 68) +BP*
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Large Byzantine Gold Ring of The Crucifixion with Mary and St John Holding Censers
Circa 9th century A.D.Estimate: £4,000 - 6,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £2,000
With flat-section faceted hoop, incuse legend '+KύριE B[οή]ΘEI…TOY TIC ΦΟPOYCIA+' between pointillé borders; ellipsoid plaque with crucifixion scene, 'IPINΗ' in exergue. 5.41 grams, 20.78 mm overall, 19.12 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N 1/2, USA 6 3/4, Europe 14.35, Japan 13)
Private collection of Kal Noselson, New York, acquired between 1976 and the late 1990s; thence by descent. Accompanied by an original loan agreement dated 2 April 1997 for US$18,000. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.13422-259838.
The inscription 'KύριE B[οή]ΘEI…TOY TIC ΦΟPOYCIA+' = 'Lord helps the wearer of this' is indicative of the devotional and protective character of the ring. The word 'IPINΗ' (peace) at the feet of the Cross invokes the words of Christ in John 14:27 (Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you). -
Byzantine Decorated Glass Bracelet Group
Circa 6th-10th century A.D.Estimate: £60 - 80 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
D-shaped in section with corrugations to the outer face. 41 grams total, 52 - 56 mm
Acquired on the UK art market since the 1990s. From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman; thence by descent. -
Byzantine Silver Ring with Niello and Monogram
Circa 7th-8th century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
Plano-convex in section with incised heart to each shoulder, pelleted border to the bezel enclosing a monogram with central 'Φ' and 'T, B, Υ, N'. 4.33 grams, 22.05 mm overall, 18.66 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16)
Private collection of Kal Noselson, New York, acquired between 1976 and the late 1990s; thence by descent.
