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LOT 1419
Byzantine Stone Cross Pendant
CIRCA 7TH-10TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 in. (2.83 grams, 28 mm).
Cruciform type with incised ribbing to each arm, central square panel with incised saltire, knop finial above, transverse piercing in upper arm.
ProvenancePrivate collection of Kal Noselson, New York, acquired between 1976 and the late 1990s; thence by descent.
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LOT 1419
Byzantine Stone Cross Pendant
Estimate £300 - 400€350 - 460 (for guidance only)$410 - 540 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£150 (EUR 174; USD 203) ‡+BP*
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Heavy Byzantine Gold Marriage Ring with Christ and Facing Couple
Circa 7th century A.D.Estimate: £7,000 - 9,000 (‡+bp*)
Bids: 1 | Current Bid: £4,000
Substantial hoop and applied quatrefoil bezel, incuse design comprising nimbate facing bust of Christ above a cross potent between male and female profile busts and flanked by kneeling winged and nimbate angels, legend 'VΓIA' (hygia 'good health') beneath. 22.45 grams, 27.95 mm overall, 18.82 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18)
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.13415-259785.
The ring belongs to the category of Eastern Roman rings featuring a polygonal band and an applied bezel, a type particularly common in the 7th century A.D., especially for marriage rings. It shows the conventional depiction of the bride and groom blessed by God. -
Byzantine Rock Crystal Stamp Seal with Cross
7th-8th century A.D.Estimate: £500 - 700 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £250
Bullet-shaped with domed top and transverse piercing; underside with incuse cross potent and flanking figures; supplied with an impression. 9.54 grams, 23 mm
Private collection of Kal Noselson, New York, acquired between 1976 and the late 1990s; thence by descent. -
Byzantine Silver Archer's Thumb Ring
Circa 6th-8th century A.D.Estimate: £40 - 60 (+bp*)
Bids: 1 | Current Bid: £5
With narrow triangular flange, with incised foliage design on the outer face. 3.80 grams, 27.26 mm overall, 20.13 x 21.18 mm internal diameter (approximate size British V, USA 10 1/2, Europe 23.77, Japan 22)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
