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LOT 2551
Indus Valley Terracotta Fertility Idol
3RD MILLENNIUM B.C. OR LATER
4 3/4 in. (60.2 grams, 12 cm).
With large D-shaped head, star-shaped headdress, pinched nose and multi-strand collars; knees slightly bend, arms extended. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx North London gentleman; formerly in a private collection formed between 1990 and 2000.
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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Large Indian Diamond Earrings with Enamel
19th-20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,340
Each an ellipsoid plaque with black enamel base and filigree collar, inset table-cut diamond; in a lined presentation case. 8.49 grams total, 16 mm each
Private collection, London. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12818-241429. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Sacred Copper-Alloy Dancing Ganesha
India, 19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
A dancing figure of god Ganesha on a square base. 835 grams, 15.2 cm
From an important collection of Hindu art formed by Jeffrey Romer, 1990s. Ex central London, UK, gallery. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Sacred Copper-Alloy Plaque with Shiva and Attendants
India, 19th century A.D.Estimate: £120 - 170 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £60
Tongue-shaped plaque with half-round facing figure of Virabhadra Shiva holding various attributes, an attendant and bull on each side. 1.54 kg, 21 cm
From an important collection of Hindu art formed by Jeffrey Romer, 1990s. Ex central London, UK, gallery. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
