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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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Gold Ring with Carnelian Cabochon
Circa 16th-17th century A.D.Estimate: £500 - 700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £240
The hoop carinated, kidney-shaped cabochon held in a claw setting with engraved scalloped border. 8.65 grams, 27.52 mm overall, 16.86 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L, USA 5 3/4, Europe 11.24, Japan 10)
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection. -
Bronze Replica Artefact Group
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
Composed of items replicating ancient artefacts from a variety of time periods and cultures, including: Viking axehead pendant; Roman oil lamp, seal box lid, theatre mask, lion head mount, cupid figure, capricorn statuette and figural plaques and pendant; together with other items. 1.1 kg total, 3.1-15.8 cm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Ruislip, UK, gentleman, by inheritance. -
Framed Watercolour Painting with Male Figures Engaged in Conversation
Persia, 20th century A.D.Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £40
With extensive use of liquid gold; polychrome painted scene of three male figures within a building engaged in conversation; three passers-by outside with faces raised to another figure on the roof; panels of calligraphic nastaliq text above and below; mounted in a glazed wooden frame. 689 grams, 37 x 26.5 cm
Very fine condition.
Acquired on the UK art market, 1980s-1990s. The Woodbridge collection of Indo-Persian art.
