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LOT 1893
Calligraphic Carnelian Gem in Gilt Silver-Coloured Metal Pendant
LATE 20TH CENTURY A.D.
1 3/4 in. (31 grams, 44 mm).
The ornate setting presenting a polished carnelian panel inscribed with calligraphic Arabic text over three lines, pierced geometric flower to reverse, possible marker's marks in comma-shaped cartouches; articulate decorative bail to top edge. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceLondon collection since the 1980s.
Property of a Canadian family.
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LOT 1893
Calligraphic Carnelian Gem in Gilt Silver-Coloured Metal Pendant
Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
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Marble Portrait Bust
19th century A.D.Estimate: £2,600 - 3,600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,444
Depicting a middle-aged man with short hair combed over his forehead, the face shown with a slight smile. 22.6 kg, 43 cm high
French collection, 1960s-early 2000s. From an important Paris gallery, France. with Hampel Fine Art Auctions GmbH & Co KG, 12 December 2014, lot 1919. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11693-199346. -
Turquoise Glass Bead Necklace Collection
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Comprising one necklace composed of eight graduated necklace strings, each composed of glass 'plaques' made from bottle glass, interspersed with annular spacer beads. 386 grams total, 80 cm long each
UK gallery, early 2000s. -
Queen Mary Silver Crowned Portrait Button
Late 17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Comprising a facing portrait of a crowned female with flowing hair, within a beaded border; loop absent. 0.87 grams, 15 mm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Somerset collector, UK, since at least the early 2000s.
