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LOT 2192
Indian Amethyst Perfume Bottle
LATE 20TH CENTURY A.D.
2 1/4 in. (76 grams, 57 mm).
Polished and carved with a rounded triangular cross-section, displaying a frieze of stylised foliate forms, with a quatrelobed flower head to the domed lid. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceLondon collection since the 1980s.
Property of a Canadian family.
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Indus Valley Etched Orange Carnelian Necklace Bead Group
Circa 2nd millennium B.C. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £3,380
Composed of polished carnelian beads including spherical, conical, drum, oval and other types, etched with geometric designs. 41 grams total, 6-14 mm
UK gallery, early 2000s. -
Ancient Indian Bronze Horse and Rider Figure
4th-6th century A.D.Estimate: £3,000 - 4,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,111
Formed in the round standing on an oblong base; stylised detailing to the anatomy and trappings of both figures. 92 grams, 52 mm
Acquired in Europe before 1992. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11813-206792. -
Framed Watercolour Painting
India, 20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £94
Depicting a hunt scene, composed of a prince riding a horse embroiled in a violent clash with a wild boar, the prince holding a bow and reins in his left hand, spearing the boar with a sword held in his left, quiver and shield attached to his belt; mounted in a reveal and a glazed wooden frame. 905 grams, 38 x 30 cm
Fine condition.
Acquired on the UK art market, 1980s-1990s. The Woodbridge collection of Indo-Persian art.
