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LOT 1396
Byzantine Bronze Ring with Religious Scene
CIRCA 7TH-8TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (8.94 grams, 26.29 mm overall, 21.17 x 19.92 mm internal diameter (approximate size British V 1/2, USA 10 3/4, Europe 24.4, Japan 23)).
Narrow hoop with facets to outer face, disc bezel with twelve robed figures (apostles?) below swept wings, two flanking nimbate angels and median vesica with Mary Theotokos.
ProvenancePrivate collection of Kal Noselson, New York, acquired between 1976 and the late 1990s; thence by descent.
LiteratureCf. Wamser, L., Die Welt von Byzanz - Europas Östliches Erbe, München, 2004, items 637, 648, for type.
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LOT 1396
Byzantine Bronze Ring with Religious Scene
Estimate £150 - 200€170 - 230 (for guidance only)$200 - 270 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£75 (EUR 87; USD 101) ‡+BP*
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Byzantine Gold Pendant with Gold Figure of Archangel Gabriel in Rock Crystal
Circa 9th-11th century A.D.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,000
Biconvex in section with gold frame and beaded edge, ribbed loop above; reserved winged figure with processional cross. 4.66 grams, 25 mm
Private collection of Kal Noselson, New York, acquired between 1976 and the late 1990s; thence by descent. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.13425-259853.
The angel was probably taken from an original seal showing the Archangel Gabriel visiting Mary and then transformed into a pendant. The motifs on the stamp seals are predominantly religious in nature and include images of Christ and the saints, which could suggest that they were used for clerical purposes—perhaps in monasteries. -
Large Byzantine Gilt Bronze and Niello Ring with Stepped Bezel
Circa 7th century A.D.Estimate: £500 - 700 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £250
Comprising a substantial D-section hoop with niello-filled frond motif to each shoulder, stepped bezel with disc bearing a running scroll surrounding 'BY' monogram. 16.92 grams, 32.24 mm overall, 19.30 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. -
Byzantine Bronze Ring Bezel with Facing Saints
Circa 10th-11th century A.D.Estimate: £60 - 80 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Discoid in plan with incuse equal-arm cross between two opposed bearded figures; old label to reverse. 3.98 grams, 21 mm
Private collection of Kal Noselson, New York, acquired between 1976 and the late 1990s; thence by descent.
