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LOT 0211
Byzantine Bronze Reliquary Cross Plate
10TH-12TH CENTURY A.D.
4 1/8 in. (49.5 grams, 10.6 cm).
The enkolpion with hinged loop, nimbate figure in orans pose with a smaller robed figure before, inscription above, two nimbate saints to the arms.
ProvenanceAcquired on the German art market, 2003.
Private collection, Europe.
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LOT 0211
Byzantine Bronze Reliquary Cross Plate
Estimate £800 - 1,000€930 - 1,160 (for guidance only)$1,080 - 1,350 (for guidance only)
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Byzantine Bronze Epigraphic Seals
6th-12th century A.D.Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £44
Comprising: one with radiating legend 'ΛΩΕ' in pointillé technique; one with incised cross and legend 'ΨΟΦΡ' on the finials. 4.98 grams total, 13-14 mm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
Byzantine Bronze Inscribed Cross Pendant
12th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
Comprising a flat-section body and integral suspension loop, Greek inscription to the upper face. 3.74 grams, 32 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Byzantine Gold Cross Pendant
5th-6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,315
Hollow-formed sheet gold cruciform pendant with filigree ropework to the end of each expanding tubular arm, band of beading to the upper face of each arm and central pellet; bale to the upper end. 3.67 grams, 40 mm
Acquired in the mid 1980s-1990s. From the family collection of Mr S.A., Switzerland, thence by descent. Private collection since the late 1990s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12114-218167.