Loading, please wait...
LOT 0432
Ethiopian Folding Wooden Triptych Icon
EARLY 17TH CENTURY A.D.
3 3/4 in. (66 grams, 94 mm high).
Portable shrine with painted geometric ornament to the outer face. opening doors to reveal a triptych with central image of Mary Theotokos and Child, Abune Gebre Menfes Kidus with hands raised, nimbate figure with yellow cloak and tau-cross staff. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired in 2000 from a French private collection.
Ex central London gallery.
TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
-
.jpg)
Bronze Astrolabe
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £390
Composed of three circular quadrants, the body surmounted with an openwork panel incised with a floral motif and set with small blue glass cabochons; suspension loop. 1.25 kg, 24 cm
UK gallery, early 2000s. -
Large Carnelian Intaglio with Bust of Minerva
19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
Ellipsoid plaque with chamfered edge; intaglio profile bust of Minerva in Corinthian-style helmet with hippocamp motif to the bowl; small arrow placed at her shoulder. 3.03 grams, 28 mm
UK private collection before 2000. Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a London gentleman. -
Copy of an Historic Bronze Seal of the Lermonth Family
Circa 19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Comprising a fleur-de-lys handle and discoid body, underside with central heater shield and legend '*S' PATRICII*LERMUNTH (seal of Patrick Lermunth); the arms including a chevron and three mascles (voided lozenges). 24 grams, 32 mm diameter
Property of a Norwich, Norfolk, UK, gentleman. Accompanied by an original handwritten note about the heraldry of the seal dated 15 December 1997.
