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LOT 2169
Group of Seals and Scaraboids
20TH CENTURY A.D.
1/2 - 1 1/4 in. (78 grams total, 15-33 mm).
Including scarab with figural scene and legend to underside, plano-convex type with wreath, perching bird and legend, and other types; after the antique. [6]
ProvenanceFrom the late S M collection, London, UK, 1969-1999.
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LOT 2169
Group of Seals and Scaraboids
Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)
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Eastern European Enamelled Bronze Icon of St Nicholas
Circa 18th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Central panel of triptych formed as a rectangular plaque of low-relief figure of Saint Nicholas flanked by smaller figures of Jesus and Mary to each side, a suspension hoop to each corner; upper panel with central image of trinity with cherubs and vernicle; remains of pale blue enamel. 47 grams, 90 mm
Ex Constable collection, 1990s. Ex P. Morris collection. -
Russian Orthodox Enamelled Bronze Travel Icon with Christ Flanked by Mary, Maria, and Saint John
19th century A.D.Estimate: £250 - 350 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £135
Representing the Saviour on the cross, the titulum inscribed with the letters 'ΙC ΧΡ' (Jesus Christ); Cyrillic inscriptions over the sun (Солнце) and the moon (Луна), flanking Jesus and above the heads of the figures: Mary of Magdala (Мария Магдала), the Mother of God ('ΜΡ ϴΥ'), Saint John the Theologian (Св Иоанн) and Saint Longinus (Св Лонгин); on the background the symbols of the Passion (sponge on reed, spear and a skull set on stones marking the site as Golgotha, twisted cords or wire, skan) and the city of Jerusalem; on the upper part of the cross the Archangels Michael and Gabriel with cloth-covered hands, the Mandylion above them. 270 grams, 16.6 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.
Orthodox travel icons were used by the faithful to carry a sacred representation with them during their journeys, offering protection and a constant spiritual connection. The icon features meticulous craftsmanship with intricate details of the Passion and Death of the Saviour, according to the Byzantine iconography. -
European Bronze Lion Statuette
Spain, 19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
Modelled in the round in crouching pose with jaws open and tail curled over the back. 404 grams, 89 mm
Private collection, UK.
