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LOT 2009
Deity Plaster Cast Collection
LATE 19TH-EARLY 20TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 - 1 3/8 in. (39 grams total, 20-35 mm).
Comprising ten impressions showing various characters and scenes including Hercules, cupid teasing a centaur, a hero wrestling a lion, Leda and the swan, and others. [10, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom a private Tyneside collection, formed since the early 2000s.
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Roman style Gold Ring with Minerva Intaglio
Circa 18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
With slender hoop and granule cluster at junction with the bezel, rectangular cell with inset glass intaglio profile bust of helmetted Minerva; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 3.45 grams, 23.48 mm overall, 20.69 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T, USA 9 1/2, Europe 21.26, Japan 20)
From a private Tyneside collection, formed since the early 2000s. -
Post Medieval Silver-Gilt Ring with Cross Gemstone
16th-18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
Raised pellets to the hoop and shoulder, drum-shaped bezel with inset carnelian cabochon, incuse quatrefoil motif. 4.83 grams, 28.24 mm overall, 20.33 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T 1/2, USA 9 3/4, Europe 21.89, Japan 21)
S. Hadida collection, North London, UK. From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman. -
Reproduction Silver-Gilt Byzantine Icon of Christ's Baptism
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
Representing the Epiphany (the Manifestation) of Jesus Christ; Jesus standing in the river, wearing a small loincloth made from a knotted tallit, recognisable by its striped edge; the rocky landscape of the Jordan valley temporarily breaking open and river becoming a vast whirlpool; from the left bank John reaching towards Jesus and blessing his cousin; four angels look on holding towels; above, the dove of the Holy Spirit with three rays of light; above the inscription Η ΒΑΠΤHCΙC (the Baptism). 110 grams, 26 x 20 cm
925 silver
Ex David Miller, Hemel Hempstead, London, UK. From the private collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the early 2000s.
The Gospel of Mark describes the voice of God announcing: ‘Thou art my beloved Son, with thee I am well pleased’ (Mark 1: 11). This is the theoretical moment after which Jesus becomes known as Christ and John becomes known as the Baptist.
