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LOT 1947
Gemstone Collection
20TH CENTURY AD.
1/2 - 7/8 in. (15 grams total, 14-22 mm).
Mainly ellipsoid carnelian cloisons with incuse animal imagery. [10, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market.
Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.
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Gemstone Collection
20th century AD.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
Mainly ellipsoid carnelian cloisons with incuse animal imagery. 15 grams total, 14-22 mm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a North London, UK, gentleman. -
Miniature Painting Group
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Including a pastoral scene with lovers in a bower and onlooker in the bushes, a tavern scene with drinkers leaning against a bar, and other items. 246 grams total, 6.8-10 cm
From the family collection of a Maida Vale lady, UK. -
Bronze Statuette of Mercury
17th-18th century A.D.Estimate: £1,200 - 1,700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £600
Modelled standing nude in contrapposto stance, wearing a mantle draped to the left shoulder and secured at the right, small wings embedded in the curly hair, left hand extended in gripping attitude, right hand thrust forward holding a small coin-purse; mounted on a custom-made stand. 1.23 kg total, 24.7 cm including stand
Private collection, England.
