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LOT 2039
Indus Valley Style Terracotta Bull Statue
20TH CENTURY A.D. OR EARLIER
8 3/4 in. (704 grams, 22 cm).
A hollow-formed zebu figurine in reclining pose with socket between the horns, painted detailing. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceProperty of a London gentleman; acquired before 2000.
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
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Russian Orthodox Enamelled Bronze Travel Icon with Saint Nicholas
19th century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
Representing Saint Nicholas of Mira, with a Gospel in his left hand and making the gesture of blessing with his right, dressed as a bishop, with sticharion, covered by omophorion, and surmounted by an epitrachelion, all embroidered with crosses; the saint flanked by Jesus and Virgin Mary, Christ holding the Gospel, Mary the bishop’s epitrachelion; Cyrillic inscriptions 'Saint Nikolaos the Wonderworker (СВЯТЫЙ НИКОЛА ЧУДОТВОРЕЦ), Iesus Christos (ΙΣ ΧC) and Mother of God (ΜΡ ΘΥ)' on the enamelled background. 341 grams, 12.1 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.
The icon features meticulous craftsmanship typical of Orthodox iconography. The enamel colors, despite the passage of time, retain their vibrant intensity, highlighting the key elements of the depicted images. The refined details and use of enamel give depth and luminosity to the icon, making it a precious example of the Russian Orthodox tradition. -
Georgian Pewter Spoon
18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
With long ovoid bowl, square-section shank and broad scooped finial; usage wear. 75 grams, 20.2 cm
Acquired in the 1980s. From an old Cheshire, UK, archaeological collection. From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman. -
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Western Asiatic Style Banded Agate Bead and Amulet Group
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £416
Comprising eight biconical beads, two domed beads, and two amulets shaped as reclining lionesses. 147 grams total, 19-56 mm
From the family collection of a Hampstead gentleman; formerly acquired in the 1980s.
