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LOT 2099
Gemstone Collection
19TH-20TH CENTURY A.D.
1/2 - 3/4 in. (4.66 grams total, 14-18 mm).
Comprising: profile male and female busts in carnelian and other stones; each supplied with a museum-quality impression. [4]
ProvenancePrivate collection, England.
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Banded Agate Necklace Bead Group
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
Comprising a group of oval banded agate beads; each pierced for stringing. 162 grams total, 25-39 mm
UK gallery, early 2000s. -
Jacobean and Later 'Published' Bronze and Pewter Spoon Collection
17th-early 18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
Comprising: one with rectangular bowl flat handle with tulip finial; one with oval bowl and stamped motif to bowl and upper handle; one with shallow disc bowl, hexagonal-section handle, maker's mark inside the bowl. 173 grams total, 17-18.6 cm
From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. -
Meussian Type Enamelled Gilt Plaque
19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
Rectangular plaque with enamel cloisonné scene of Mary and Joseph during the flight in Egypt; left, the door of the inn open with Saint Aphrodisius emerging, head bowed; centre Jacob, stepbrother of Jesus, advancing with rod and flag over his shoulder, holding the reins of the donkey; right Mary perched on the donkey's back and St Joseph supporting infant Christ. 337 grams, 183 mm
From an old French collection. Acquired on the French art market circa 2000. From the personal collection of Derek Rogers, Suffolk, UK.
The plaque shows a version of the 'flight into Egypt' that became popular in Holland in the 16th century, it shows Saint Aphrodisius (venerated by the French as the first bishop of Beziers) welcoming the Holy family to his house, in the background is the palm tree that is said to have bent to shelter the mother and baby from the sun; as shown on this plaque, earlier iconography shows Joseph sometimes carrying the child on his shoulders while the donkey is led by an older boy who may represent the Lord's brother Jacob, who according the tradition of the Orthodox Church is interpreted to be one of the Joseph's sons by a previous marriage.
