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LOT 2044
Indus Valley Style Terracotta Idol Group
20TH CENTURY A.D.
3 3/8 - 4 1/4 in. (287 grams, 8.5-11 cm).
Mixed group of figures with anatomical details. [5, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
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Medieval and Later Lead Artefact Group
15th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Including a toy lamb, spindle whorls, a model guitar and other items. 430 grams total, 14-71 mm
Found Tyne and Wear, UK. This lot is for UK buyers only, not for export. -
Renaissance Sardonyx Cameo of a Female Bust in Gold Ring
Italy, 16th-17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £520
Carved with a bust of a young female in three-quarter view, wearing a loose palla with one breast exposed; set into an antique gold ring. 6.05 grams, 26.23 mm overall, 19.05 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S, USA 9, Europe 20, Japan 19)
Private collection, Europe. Acquired on the English art market. -
Large Post-Classical Turquoise Gemstone with Mythological Scene of Poseidon with Amphitrite on Seahorse
19th century A.D. or earlierEstimate: £500 - 700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £250
Ellipsoid with intaglio scene of a hippocamp in profile with coiled tail on an aquatic background supporting two seated figures, Poseidon and Amphitrite; billowing sail or banner above; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 13.05 grams, 41 mm
Private collection, England.
