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LOT 2318
Indus Valley Mehrgarh Terracotta Vessel with Ibex and Bird
3RD-2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
3 1/4 in. (98.60 grams, 82 mm).
A mammiform vessel with everted rim, painted polychrome frieze of a crouching ibex and a pecking bird with pellet-and-circles to the field. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the property of a 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 unveiled by Westminster Council above 43 Carnaby Street, commemorating their business that made Carnaby Street synonymous with fashion in the 1960s.
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LOT 2318
Indus Valley Mehrgarh Terracotta Vessel with Ibex and Bird
Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
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Indus Valley Terracotta Vessel with Geometric Designs
Circa 2200 B.C.Estimate: £300 - 400 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
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Joseph G Gerena Fine Art, New York, 27 October 2003. Acquired by the present owner from the above. -
Indian Enamelled Iron Hookah Base
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £520
Globular in profile with foliage, flowers and perching birds reserved against a green enamelled field; hollow stem above. 1.1 kg, 19.6 cm high
Private collection, UK. -
Indus Valley Clay Fertility Idol
3rd-2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
Bell-shaped in overall form, right arm and hand wrapped around midriff under breasts, left arm and hand raised to face, fingers indicated by shallow incised lines, applied eyes, mouth, chin and other features, pinched nose, wearing a long garment flared at base and a headdress; her appearance is one of awe or contemplation; pierced through the top of head. 561 grams, 20 cm
Fair condition.
Property of a Middlesex collector; acquired on the London art market before 2000; formerly in an old English collection. From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
