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LOT 2292
Indus Valley Mehrgarh Terracotta Vessel with Birds
3RD-2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
4 3/4 in. (215 grams, 12 cm).
With painted frieze to the shoulder of smaller and larger birds. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom an important London collection of Bronze Age pottery; formed 1970s-1980.
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
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Gandharan Stucco Buddha Head
Circa 4th-5th century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
With youthful facial features, tousled hair and soft fleshy cheeks; mounted on a custom-made stand. 960 grams total, 17.5 cm including stand
UK collection, 1990s. Acquired on the UK art market, before 2000. Private collection, Mr M.V., a London-based businessman. -
Indus Valley Mehrgarh Terracotta Vase with Gryphons
3rd-2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
With everted rim, painted polychrome frieze of two birds with geometric panels in between. 89 grams, 80 mm
Fine condition; some restoration.
Ex North London gentleman; previously in the private collection of the late David Gold, formed 1970s. From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
'David Gold amassed a sizable collection of Indus Valley pottery, both vessels and figurative during his retirement, a plaque to David and his brother was recently unveiled by Westminster Council above 43 Carnaby Street, commemorating their business that made Carnaby Street synonymous with fashion in the 1960s.' -
Indus Valley Terracotta Beast Head Group
3rd-2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
One a spout(?) with circular open mouth, ram's horns and band of roundels to the neck; one with long porcine snout, applied lentoid eyes and brow-ridge, painted stripe detailing; each mounted on a custom-made stand. 253 grams total, 15-16.5 cm
Fine condition.
From a UK collection; acquired on the London art market in 2004; formerly in a 1970s collection. From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
