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LOT 1488
Glass Intaglio with Hercules and Nemean Lion
19TH-20TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (1.78 grams, 20 mm).
An oval glass intaglio presenting a scene depicting Hercules' First Labour: the god wrestling the Nemean lion. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1969-1999.
London collection of the late Mr S.M., thence by descent.
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Post Medieval Button Group
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A mixed group of mainly bronze buttons including figural, armorial and military types. 196 grams total, 12-29 mm
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Post Byzantine Triptych Centre Icon of the Intercession
17th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £44
A central plaque from a brass triptych with standing nimbate Mother of God, dressed in a chlamys and tunica talaris, with her arms extended outward and the head turned to the right, surrounded by two groups of worshippers, arranged in three rows: the angels at the top, the right ones at the centre and prophets with angels at the bottom; two flags flying horizontally on each side of her head, surrounded by plant decorations, while the sun and moon are depicted at the two corners of the plaque, separated by an inscription in Russian; in the upper part, in the shape of an eastern dome, is represented the Holy Trinity, Father and Son, seated on a throne of clouds, a cross in the middle surmounted by a dove. 142 grams, 13 cm high
Fair condition.
Acquired on the UK art market, 2000s. Property of an Essex gentleman.
The icon represents the Intercession of Mary, 'Joy of all who sorrow'. It formed the central part of a triptych with the Mother of God at the centre, surmounted by iconography of veneration. The (here missing) other parts of the triptych were embossed with scenes of the lives of Christ or Mary. -
Post Medieval Marble Bust of a Young Female
16th-17th century A.D. or laterEstimate: £4,000 - 6,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £2,000
A naturalistic bust of a young female figure modelled facing, wearing a thin band in her cropped hair, deep folds in her garments; hollowed to reverse of base. 19 kg total, 41 cm high including stand
English private collection. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11680-199822
