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LOT 1871
Early Georgian Gold Ring with Gemstone
EARLY 18TH CENTURY A.D.
7/8 in. (5.20 grams, 23.18 mm overall, 19.36 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16)).
Composed of a slender hoop expanding at the arms, oval-shaped cushion bezel set with a cut and polished carnelian gemstone, fluting to the reverse of the bezel, saltires and crescents to the hoop.
ProvenanceAcquired 1960s-1990s.
Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister.
Cf. Oman, C.C., British Rings 800-1914, London, 1974, item 31(B), for type.
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LOT 1871
Early Georgian Gold Ring with Gemstone
Estimate £550 - 750€640 - 870 (for guidance only)$740 - 1,010 (for guidance only)
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Painted Wooden Icon of Saint Eleutherios
Circa 19th century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £65
Depicting a robed and nimbate figure of Saint Eleutherios, facing, hands gesturing in front of his chest, text in Greek across left and right fields reading 'O Aγιος Ἐλευθέριος,' (Saint Eleutherios). 596 grams, 33.5 cm
Ex French gallery, Paris.
As bishop in Illyricum, Eleutherios promoted Christianity at a time when the persecutions not only made it difficult to win and hold converts, but also at a time when it was very dangerous to be a high-ranking prelate of the church. Oblivious to this threat, he was acclaimed in the inner circle of Christianity as the brightest luminary of Christian Rome since the apostles. His immense popularity grew and thereby became more dangerous to the state. He was finally brought to the attention of Emperor Hadrian, who ordered his arrest, tortured and put him to death on December 15th. -
Bactrian Style Lapis Lazuli Bead Necklace
20th century A.D. or earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £26
Composed of lapis beads of facetted, decorated and square tube types, together with other types, including a lotus flower pendant bead. 30.9 grams, 78 cm long
Ex W.J. collection, 1990s. -
Egyptian Style Basalt Torso of a Pharaoh
19th-20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,365
Seated and bare-chested, wearing a pleated kilt, arms to the sides and hands resting on the knees; mounted on a wooden display stand. 11.2 kg total, 35 cm high including stand
Acquired 1970s onwards. Private collection of Michael O'Hara, Cambridgeshire, UK. Ex private collection of Benjamin Hyde-Smith, Hertfordshire, UK.
