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LOT 2138
Chinese Style Hardstone Plaque
20TH CENTURY A.D.
2 3/8 in. (46 grams, 61 mm).
Rectangular bifacial plaque with hole for suspension; obverse with scrolled ornament to upper edge, reserved characters in four columns; reverse with figures in a landscape with a tree. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom a Parisian collection, 1980-2000s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
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Greek Icon with Mother of God 'Hodegetria' with Silver-Gilt Cover
19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £364
In oil and tempera on a slightly curved wooden panel, depicting the Theotokos (Mother of God) and the infant Jesus on a plain green field; Mary wearing a red maphorion mantle over a dark blue robe, with elaborate golden brocade to the hem, floral ornaments to the upper part of the garment; the infant facing to left, resting on Mary's left arm, dressed in white tunic, wrapped in a red shawl, right hand making the pax gesture, left hand extended holding a scroll; Greek inscription in red lettering 'ΜΡ ΘΥ (Μήτηρ (τοῦ) Θεοῦ = Mother of God)' flanking Mary's head; inscription in Greek 'ΙϹ ΧϹ (ΙΗϹΟΥϹ ΧΡΙϹΤΟϹ = Jesus Christ)' above the infant; silver-gilt repoussé cover with inscription. 574 grams, 22 x 15 cm
Property of a London, UK, gentleman collector. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
The icon shows the Virgin in the attitude of Hodegetria. This is the iconographical type of Virgin Mary one encounters most frequently in an Eastern Orthodox church or home, Hodegetria meaning 'Mother of God Pointing the Way'. The Virgin Mary is shown with the Christ on her lap, looking at the viewer and her right hand indicating Christ, seeming to say 'Follow Him'. -
Georgian Cameo in a later Silver Pendant
18th century A.D.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £200
Set in a silver frame with suspension loop, cameo with profile bust facing right, wearing a flower wreath, narrow band on the forehead, hair gathered in a loose chignon with a short curl falling on the side of the neck. 6.47 grams, 34 mm
Mr F.D. collection, acquired on the European art market, 1975 to present. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Gilt Bronze Handle Pair
Late 19th-early 20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Comprising two matched D-shaped decorative handles formed as opposing cornucopiae with pinecone finials. 70 grams total, 67 mm each
Ex private collection, 1970s. Property of a Nottinghamshire gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
