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LOT 1891
Gold and Diamond Ring
20TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (7.21 grams, 25.26 mm overall, 21.03 mm internal diameter (approximate size British X, USA 11 1/2, Europe 26.29, Japan 25)).
Rectangular-section shank and bezel, offset group of six diamonds with settings open to the reverse; stamped 'ORANG BLOSSOM 14K'.
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the early 2000s.
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Russian Orthodox Bronze Travel Icon with Kazan Virgin and Child
18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Representing the Mother of God of Kazan with the Divine Child; the head covering of Mary marked with a six-point star, infant Jesus extending his right hand in blessing; Greek inscriptions 'ΜΡ ΘΥ' (Mother of God) and 'O Ѡ N' (‘I am’); knop at the top for suspension. 53 grams, 63 mm
Acquired from Chris Martin-Zakheim, Iconastas, 5 Piccadilly Arcade, London SW1. From the private collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the early 2000s.
The original prototype of these small icons, also known as the Theotokos of Kazan, is thought to have originated in Constantinople in the 13th century before it was taken to Russia. When the Turks took over Kazan in 1438, the icon was most probably hidden to keep it safe. Ivan the Terrible liberated Kazan in 1552, and the town was destroyed by fire in 1579, after which the icon was found and brought to the Church of Saint Nicholas. It was subsequently stolen in 1904 and never found again, though there are many copies in existence. -
Indus Valley Style Terracotta Idol Group
20th century A.D. or earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £13
Each a nude female with headdress. 214 grams total, 9-13 cm
Fine condition.
Ex property of a London gentleman; acquired before 2000. From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. -
Large Marble Standing Nymph on a Stand
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
Showing a standing nude nymph with her arms elegantly raised and head tilted back exposing her neck, content expression on her relaxed face and mouth held slightly open showing her top teeth; a see-through garment wrapped around her waist; standing atop a fluted pillar with a floral wreath to the top. 81 kg total, 193 cm
Private collection, London.
