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LOT 2003
Charles II Period Bronze Knife Handle with Lion Holding Heraldic Shield
CIRCA 1660-1685 A.D.
3 1/2 in. (42.9 grams, 88 mm).
With barrel-shaped baluster and single-edged ferrous blade, the handle formed as a rearing lion supporting a pavise with its knees and forepaws, with scale-effect mane, pierced mouth holding a suspension ring; a rare type. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound whilst searching in Somerset, UK.
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LOT 2003
Charles II Period Bronze Knife Handle with Lion Holding Heraldic Shield
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
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Roman Style Marble Head of a Noble Lady
19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £975
Carved in the round as a female bust with detailed chignon hairstyle; mounting socket to underside. 13.65 kg, 27.5 cm
Private collection, England. -
Marble Bust of Young Hadrian
19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,120
Tastefully carved bust of a youthful male with abundant curly hair, broad brow and high cheekbones, mutton-chop whiskers, long sturdy neck; dressed in classical style with a loose mantle covering the broad shoulders and secured at the right shoulder by a knopped fastener. 40.9 kg, 54 cm
Acquired on the North American art market. Private collection, England. -
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Grand Tour Green Glazed Egyptian Shabti
19th-early 20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
With black detailing to the tripartite wig, bands of hieroglyphic text to the lower body. 153 grams, 15.5 cm
Fine condition.
Property of a Devon, UK collector, acquired at auction; previously in a private UK collection.
Shabtis have been a popular tourist souvenir for centuries. Perhaps the earliest example is a reproduction shabti of the Renaissance period that was once part of the collection of Archbishop William Laud (1573-1645). While most reproduction shabtis originate from Egypt, some figurines were made in Europe. For instance, in the late 19th century, the Sèvres factory in France produced soft-paste porcelain shabtis with a beautiful bright turquoise glaze.
