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LOT 0926
Byzantine Bronze Epigraphic Seals
6TH-12TH CENTURY A.D.
1/2 in. (4.98 grams total, 13-14 mm).
Comprising: one with radiating legend 'ΛΩΕ' in pointillé technique; one with incised cross and legend 'ΨΟΦΡ' on the finials. [2]
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
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LOT 0926
Byzantine Bronze Epigraphic Seals
Estimate £80 - 100€93 - 116 (for guidance only)$108 - 135 (for guidance only)
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Byzantine Bronze Ring with Eagle
6th-8th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
With a D-section hoop expanding at the shoulders, hexagonal bezel with intaglio image of an eagle with wings spread, pellets to the field. 6.79 grams, 23.08 mm overall, 19.62 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S 1/2, USA 9 1/4, Europe 20.63, Japan 19)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Byzantine Cameo with Virgin Mary and Archangel Gabriel
6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £5,720
Ellipsoid in plan with reserved image of the Annunciation and a frond. 2.3 grams, 25 mm
Formerly in the collection of Michael Dennis O'Hara, 1970. From the private collection of the late Alison Barker, a retired barrister, formed 1970-1990. Ex North American collection. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D'Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.12401-226381.
The cameo represents the well known episode of the Gospel of Saint Luke (1.26.38), where the Archangel Gabriel brings Virgin Mary the news of her pregnancy. -
Byzantine Iron Bull-Head Attachment with Cross
5th-8th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Composed of a stylised bull's head with slender recurved horns and pricked ears, an expanding arm cross emerging from the animal's head on a rectangular arm. 55 grams, 74 mm
with a London, UK gallery, 1971-early 2000s.
