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LOT 0368
Icon with Saint Alexandra Basil the Great, Feodor and Eudokia
LATER 19TH CENTURY A.D.
12 1/4 x 9 3/4 in. (1.27 kg, 31 x 25 cm).
Tempera on wood panel with silver-gilt basma reveal; gilt field with four nimbate figures standing in three-quarter view; the two outer figures each in floor-length female robe with wimple and open-fronted mantle; inner figures bearded with sumptuous vestments, each holding a codex; above, clouds parted to reveal facing figure with metal nimbus applied to the basma; above this, three nimbate figures in the basma with voids to reveal the painted faces below, repoussé floral motifs to border; Cyrillic legends Vasili (Basil), Aleksandra, Fyodor (Theodore), Ebdokia; mounting bars in recesses to reverse.
ProvenanceAcquired on the European art market.
Private collection, London, 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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LOT 0368
Icon with Saint Alexandra Basil the Great, Feodor and Eudokia
Estimate £1,200 - 1,700€1,390 - 1,970 (for guidance only)$1,620 - 2,300 (for guidance only)
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Bronze Roman Coin and Framed Limited Edition Print
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The coin of Constantine the Great (272-337 A.D.) mounted on 22 carat gold foil, framed with an art print signed by the artist David McAllister, depicting scenes of Roman military activity; limited edition number 170/1150. 1.26 kg, 49.5 x 37.5 cm
UK gallery, early 2000s. Accompanied by a previous certificate of authenticity. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
David McAllister's exciting design is a 'one of a kind' work that portrays the might and riches of the Roman civilisation. This limited edition print is a celebration of the award winning artist's lifetime dedication to historical paintings of the ancient world. To enhance appreciation of this rare and historic work, each individual print is signed and numbered by the artist. -
Post Medieval Silver Retainer's Badge with Hand
Circa 18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Depicting an extended right hand with acorns(?) and foliage. 3.06 grams, 21 mm
From continental Europe. Previously part of an East Anglia, UK, collection. Acquired in 1983 in Kings Lynn, Norfolk, UK. Property of a Nottinghamshire, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Post Medieval Gilt Bronze Carriage Fitting
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Comprising: a hollow-formed female in peplos garment with parcel-gilt detailing seated on an ornate baroque-style scrolled support with acanthus-leaf detailing. 982 grams, 32 cm
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