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LOT 2049
Ethiopian Painted Parchment of The Saint Gabra Mannfass Qeddus Preaching Miracles of Mary
CIRCA 1650 A.D.
11 7/8 in. (32 grams, 30 cm).
Rectangular vellum fragment with painted image of preaching saint to obverse with caption, three blocks of Ge'ez script surrounding; reverse with two blocks of script. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceCollection of David Buxton (1910-2003), author of 'Travels in Ethiopia', 1949.
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LOT 2049
Ethiopian Painted Parchment of The Saint Gabra Mannfass Qeddus Preaching Miracles of Mary
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,105
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Lapis Lazuli and Hardstone Bead Necklace String
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Restrung group of tubular, biconvex and other types with teardrop pendant centrepiece. 8.9 grams, 36.5 cm
London, UK, collection, 2000s. -
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Enamelled Gold Hawking Whistle
Mughal, 1830-1890 A.D.Estimate: £5,000 - 7,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £2,250
Of tapering cylindrical form, extensively decorated in red, white, green and blue enamel in a foliate and floral design with scalloped borders, plain suspension loop; in 23 carat gold, unmarked, enamel restored; possibly of Indian workmanship. 4.84 grams, 42 mm
By repute found in the UK. Acquired Noonan's, London, UK, 15 September 2020, no.202. Property of a British collector. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12997-244313.
The enamelling is similar to Indian enamelled works from the Mughal period, all of which are rare, and these are regarded as gifts for a royal child. This whistle, however, is reported as originally being found in the UK and may be earlier in date. -
Indus Valley Style Terracotta Bull Statue
20th century A.D. or earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £104
A hollow-formed zebu figurine in reclining pose with socket between the horns, painted detailing. 704 grams, 22 cm
Fine condition.
Property of a London gentleman; acquired before 2000. From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
