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LOT 1823
Georgian Gold Ring with Diamond Cross in Oval Cluster
18TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (3.95 grams, 19.43 mm overall, 16.71 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L, USA 5 3/4, Europe 11.24, Japan 10)).
Slender gold hoop with a leaf-topped column-type shoulders supporting an openwork silver bezel having old-cut diamonds in raised settings forming a cross motif with smaller diamonds on the sides.
ProvenanceFrom a family collection, acquired 1930s-1980s.
Property of K.P., a Cornish lady collector, UK.
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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Western Asiatic Style Silver Inlaid Bronze Calligraphic Incense Orb
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £364
Hinged construction, openwork medallions showing a meditating figure sitting cross-legged with his arms raised, the circumferential bands separated by human-headed calligraphy panels, engraved geometric and calligraphy covering the surfaces. 604 grams, 13 cm
From the family collection of a Hampstead gentleman; formerly acquired in the 1980s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Stained Glass Panel with Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane
Flemish, 19th century A.D. or earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £1,300
In late 15th century style, showing a nimbate angel in white robe with large red-and-gold wings, appearing to praying nimbate Jesus dressed in a red cloak and purple tunica talaris, Jesus shown with open arms in a sign of resignation to the will of God; a Flemish inscription 'DE DOODSTRIJD VAN JESUS' (The Agony of Jesus) on the bottom of the panel in uncial letters; some restoration. 4.5 kg, 65 x 53.5 cm
Some restoration.
From a war-damaged church in Belgium. Ex property of a late Northumberland collector. From a private collection, Derbyshire, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
The scene represents the last prayer of Jesus before the Passion. According to the Gospel of Luke (22:43-44[1]) Jesus prayed in a farm known as Gethsemane on the Mount of Olives, and received consolation from an angel afterward, before the betrayal of Judas and his arrest. This event can be considered as the first true Passion of Jesus. -
Icon with Virgin Eleousa and Child
Russia, 18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,690
Rectangular wooden board with mounting slots to reverse, reserved border and reveal; painted image of Mary Eleousa (also called the 'Virgin of Tenderness'); nimbate Mary in golden robes cradling infant Jesus, with cheeks pressed together; 'MP' monogram at top left. 885 grams, 29.5 x 25 cm
Acquired on the UK art market. Private collection, London, UK. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12508-231941. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
