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LOT 2082
Engraved Gemstone Collection
20TH CENTURY A.D.
3/8 - 7/8 in. (24.4 grams total, 9-23 mm).
Mainly discoid and ellipsoid in plan with incuse motifs including profile bust, regardant beast, huntsman with bow and other types; after the antique. [19]
ProvenanceEx London, UK, art market, 1990s.
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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Caravaca de la Cruz Bronze Cross Pendant
17th-18th century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £75
Bifacial double cross with two angels at the base carrying the cross, applied figures of Corpus Christi and Virgin Mary to one side with an inscription 'CAR VACA'; separately made reverse panel with openwork panels and foliate decoration; made as a reliquary. 101 grams, 13.7 cm
Acquired on the UK art market, early 2000s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
The Caravaca Cross, also known as the Cross of Caravaca, originated in the Spanish town of Caravaca de la Cruz and according to tradition, first appeared in the 13th century during the Christian reconquest of Spain. According to a legend, during the rule of the Muslim king Abu Zeid in 1231, a miraculous event occurred. A Christian priest lacking a cross celebrated Mass and was not able to continue as the cross is an essential element for the Eucharist. Miraculously, two angels bearing the Caravaca Cross appeared thus enabling the Mass to proceed. This event is considered the foundational miracle of the Caravaca Cross. -
Medieval Stained Glass Panel with Two Hands Playing a Vihuela
Northern France, circa 1520 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
Irregular panel with a pair of youthful hands playing a vihuela (?) with four strings. 66 grams, 25 cm
Ex Galerie de Chartres, 8 March 2009, no.93. Ex central London gallery. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Post Medieval 'Parker Family' Oak Heraldic Shield
Circa 19th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
With raised border, comprising three advancing hinds, fess with three broad arrow heads, pointing downwards, possibly for the Parker family. 287 grams, 21 cm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Nottinghamshire, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
