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LOT 1986
Egyptian Style Basalt Torso of a Pharaoh
19TH-20TH CENTURY A.D.
13 3/4 in. (11.2 kg total, 35 cm high including stand).
Seated and bare-chested, wearing a pleated kilt, arms to the sides and hands resting on the knees; mounted on a wooden display stand.
ProvenanceAcquired 1970s onwards.
Private collection of Michael O'Hara, Cambridgeshire, UK.
Ex private collection of Benjamin Hyde-Smith, Hertfordshire, UK.
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Georgian Gold Memento Mori Ring
Dated 12 October 1847 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £390
With everted upper and lower rim engraved with foliate motifs to the front faces, recessed central band engraved with a floral panel and inscription 'IN MEMORY OF', with continued inscription to the interior in cursive script 'O. Coates Obt. 12. Oct 1847, aet 54', followed by the hallmarks comprising: HI or IH maker's mark, anchor for Birmingham, 18 carat mark, duty mark and date letter 'Gothic A' for 1824; field to exterior keyed to receive enamel; seemingly an older ring with later inscription. 1.50 grams, 19.63 mm overall, 17.78 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14)
Found Romney Marsh area, Kent, UK. Property of a Kent gentleman. -
Post Medieval Glazed Ceramic Tile Group
17th-18th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £40
Comprising two designs in relief including three horses in an enclosure and two animals, likely cats, fighting; coloured glazes. 1.24 kg total, 10 x 9 - 10 x 9.5 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection. -
Roman Style Bone Cameo of Silenus
20th century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
Of oval form, a mature Silenus shown nude in high-relief kneeling right on one leg, cloak thrown over one shoulder, playing two pipes, suspension loop to top edge. 19.8 grams, 56 mm high
London art market, 1990.
