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LOT 1291
Central Asian Bronze Perm Kama Iconic Applique
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
2 1/2 in. (21 grams, 61 mm).
A tongue-shaped plaque with openwork image of a facing figure standing on the back of a boar, gripping the ropework border. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom a private collection formed in North America; acquired on the US art market in the early 1990s.
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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LOT 1291
Central Asian Bronze Perm Kama Iconic Applique
Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
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Ottoman Epigraphic Artefact Group
15th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
Comprising: finger ring with scaphoid bezel and reserved Nastaliq script legend; seal or cuff-link part with incised Nastaliq legend. 10.1 grams total, 17-22 mm
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
South Arabian Alabaster Male Head
Late 2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £4,500 - 5,500 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,944
Carved in the round with deep-set eyes and broad aquiline nose; hair and short beard modelled with stippled surface; slender neck; mounted on a custom-made display stand. 1.17 kg total, 18 cm high including stand
Formerly private European collection. with Christie's, New York, 7 December 1995, no.116. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12262-222127. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Early Bronze Age Silver Idol
Circa 2400-2100 B.C.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,000
Of unusual double pelta type, symbolising a female human body, embossed dots to the perimeter and two holes to the centre. 17.88 grams, 64 mm
From a private family collection formed since the early 19th century, thence by descent. Property of a New Zealand legal professional. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D’Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12318-223718. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.