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LOT 1589
Carved Agate Amuletic Bead Group
20TH CENTURY A.D. OR EARLIER
1 - 1 5/8 in. (39.1 grams total, 24-41 mm).
Each bead polished and drilled for suspension, three carved in the form of what are possibly vajras, together with a bow-tie shaped bead. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceUK gallery, early 2000s.
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Russian Orthodox Painted Icon
19th century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £75
Depicting the Virgin holding the Christ on her lap on a gilt background, both nimbate; the Virgin wearing a red maphorion embellished with golden embroidery, green himation underneath; the Christ seated on her lap, holding his right arm out and making the blessing sign with his hands; Greek inscription 'ΜΡ ΘΥ' for 'Mother of God' flanking the Virgin's halo, 'IC XC' for 'Jesus Christ' above the Child, further text to the left of the Virgin. 214 grams, 17.7 x 13.7 cm
Acquired from Derby Antiques Fair, in 2002. Property of a Nottinghamshire gentleman. -
Renaissance Gold Ring with a High-Quality Facetted Diamond
16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,900
Composed of a slender hoop with ornamental shoulders, scallops and pellets to the oblong box bezel, set with a cut and polished diamond; traces of black enamel remaining to the lower half and base of the bezel; the diamond believed to be: VS 1, colour H. 2.44 grams, 22.59 mm overall, 15.44 mm internal diameter (approximate size British J, USA 4 3/4, Europe 8.69, Japan 8)
From an early 20th century family collection. Acquired by a London gentleman in the 1930s, thence by descent. From the private collection of a Kent, UK, lady. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11910-206607. -
Bactrian Style Alabaster Jar
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Squat and broad-based with sloping sidewall, flat rim. 1.5 kg, 16 cm wide
Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.