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LOT 1997
Indus Valley Style Terracotta Vessel Group
20TH CENTURY A.D.
3 1/8 - 4 7/8 in. (983 grams, 80-125 mm wide).
Mixed group of jars and a cup with painted details. [5, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
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Large Agate Gemstone with the Marriage of the Virgin
Italy, Late 17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,859
Plaque with narrow border enclosing a figural scene with a colonnade and façade flanked by olive trees; central arch with two nimbate and robed figures clasping hands with a third figure behind them wearing a headdress; set in a gold frame with suspension loop; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 19.61 grams, 54 mm
Private collection, Europe. Acquired on the French art market.
The subject is the marriage ceremony between Mary, 'the Virgin', and Joseph. -
Post Medieval Bronze Archer's Thumb Ring
16th-17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
With broad triangular flange, low-relief raised pellets and bands. 7.66 grams, 25.12 mm overall, 21.8 mm internal diameter (approximate size British V, USA 10 1/2, Europe 23.77, Japan 22)
From an old English collection, 1980s. -
Renaissance Nicolo Gemstone with Bust of the Greek God Pan in Gold Ring
17th century A.D. or laterEstimate: £3,000 - 4,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,500
Ellipsoid nicolo plaque with intaglio profile bust of Pan with thick hair and beard, goat's horns on the brow; in a later sympathetic gold ring; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 5.40 grams, 23.72 mm overall, 21.99 x 17.07 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16)
Private collection, England. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13153-249514.
