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LOT 1992
Indus Valley Style Terracotta Bull
20TH CENTURY A.D.
5 in. (246 grams, 12.7 cm).
Ceramic zebu with painted markings, hole to the underside; after the antique. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceLondon art market, 1990s.
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Silver Plaque with Cameo of Pope Alexander VII
17th-18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,300
A carved agate facing bust within a lapis lazuli plaque, held in a silver canatille frame comprising elaborate filigree foliage and with suspension loop; image of Pope Alexander VII. 500 grams, 28.5 cm
Private collection, England.
Pope Alexander VII was born Fabio Chigi and took the role of head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 7 April 1655 to his death, in May 1667. He held a number of diplomatic positions in the Holy See, was ordained in 1634, and became bishop of Nardo in 1635. Pope Innocent X elevated him to the role of secretary of state in 1651, and in the following year he was appointed a cardinal. Alexander VII supported various construction projects in Rome, wrote poetry and patronized artists working on the decoration of churches. -
Post Medieval Dutch Glazed Ceramic Tile Group
Circa 17th-18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Comprising blue and white glazed floral and vegetal designs together with geometric flourishes. 3.16 kg total, 12.5 x 13 - 13 x 13 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection. -
Post Medieval Dutch Glazed Ceramic Tile Group
Circa 17th-18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
Comprising various coloured glazed and featuring floral and vegetal motifs, figural scenes, animals and landscape/seascape compositions. 5.33 kg total, 13 x 13 - 13.5 x 13.5 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection.
