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LOT 2042
Grand Tour Specimen Marble Panel
LATE 19TH-EARLY 20TH CENTURY A.D.
10 7/8 x 7 1/8 in. (2.86 kg, 27.5 x 18 cm).
A rectangular plaque with four rows and seven columns of various marble and imperial porphyry specimens, from the Grand Tour Set.
ProvenanceAcquired at Shepton Mallet Fair, Somerset, UK, in 2010.
From the private collection of a Somerset gentleman.
For similar see Coutau-Bégarie Paris, 3rd June 2022, lot 303.
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With a broad, vertically banded hoop in a rectangular bezel; gilt cell with inset cloison, dense calligraphic script with floral ornament. 20.30 grams, 28.52 mm overall, 21.51 mm internal diameter (approximate size British X 1/2, USA 11 3/4, Europe 26.92, Japan 25)
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Russian Orthodox Enamelled Bronze Travel Icon with Saint Antipas of Pergamum
19th century A.D.Estimate: £250 - 350 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £135
Representing Saint Antipas with a Gospel in his left hand and making the gesture of blessing with his right, dressed as a bishop, with sticharion, covered by omophorion, and surmounted by an epitrachelion; the Mandylion at the centre above the saint, Saint Mary on the left panel and Jesus on the right; Old Slavic inscription around the figures: 'ΙC ΧΡ' (Jesus Christ); 'ΜΡ ϴΥ'(Mother of God); Saint Antipas of Pergamum (Св Анти́па Перга́мский). 238 grams, 11.3 cm
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 icon features meticulous craftsmanship typical of Orthodox iconography. Saint Antipas was popularly held to be a healer of tooth problems. He was martyred by burning in a brazen bull-shaped altar under the Emperors Nero or Domitian. -
Stone Stamp and Cylinder Seal Group
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Comprising cylinder-type with advancing figure holding a staff; nicolo-type with profile bust and legend; Sasanian-type with profile bust. 47 grams total, 27-44 mm
Private collection, UK.
