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LOT 1843
Calligraphic Emerald Gem in Silver-Coloured Metal Pendant
LATE 20TH CENTURY A.D.
2 3/8 in. (63 grams, 62 mm).
The tear-shaped pendant with an ornate frame and articulate bail, set with a cut and polished emerald stone engraved with calligraphic Arabic script embellished with floral sprigs; domed reverse featuring a pierced floral motif. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceLondon collection since the 1980s.
Property of a Canadian family.
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LOT 1843
Calligraphic Emerald Gem in Silver-Coloured Metal Pendant
Sold for (Inc. bp): £416
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Opening Bid: £30
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Fine condition.
Acquired on the UK art market, 1980s-1990s. The Woodbridge collection of Indo-Persian art. -
Life-Size Limestone Head of a Cherub
England, circa 1700-1800 A.D.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £175
Naturalistically carved and tilted left, following the direction of the gaze, head of tufted curls, raised platform to the top of the head; mounted on a display base. 8.1 kg total, 25 cm high including stand
From the Cotwolds, UK. Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman. -
Lapis Lazuli Necklace Bead Group
20th century A.D. or earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £72
Comprising hundreds of small tubular beads; each pierced longitudinally for stringing. 75 grams total, 4-6 mm
UK gallery, early 2000s.
