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LOT 1505
Eastern Greek Style Gold Horse Earrings
20TH CENTURY A.D. OR EARLIER
2 1/8 - 2 1/2 in. (18.05 grams total, 54-62 mm).
Each bifacial and composed of addorsed horse heads with filigree and granule ornament, six lengths of trichinopoly chain below, each suspending a sheet-gold disc; one with ear hook remaining. [2]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.
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Post Medieval Dutch Glazed Ceramic Tile Group
Circa 17th-18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £442
Mainly comprising blue and white glazed tiles with designs including flowers and plants, animals, figural vignettes and landscapes featuring buildings. 7 kg total, 13 x 13 - 13.5 x 14 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection. -
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Larger Than Life-Size Hellenistic Style Female Marble Head
Late 19th-early 20th century A.D. or earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £4,680
Modelled in the round with heavy brow extending to a slightly aquiline nose, deep-set lentoid eyes above high cheekbones, a small mouth with lips slightly parted; the hair combed radially and the outer band parted centrally and gathered at the nape of the neck in a chignon; mounted on a custom-made stand. 32.3 kg total, 49 cm high including stand
Acquired prior to 1952. Hauser family collection, Zurich, Switzerland. French collection Madam X, acquired from the above 1984. UK private collection, 1997. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11984-206396. -
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Large Georgian Steelyard Weight
18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
With lead core, onion-shaped body with flat base and conical neck, iron loop above. 1.7 kg, 95 mm
Fine condition.
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a European gentleman living in London.
