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LOT 2089
Indus Valley Terracotta Monkey Statuette Group
2ND MILLENNIUM B.C. OR LATER
3 3/8 - 3 3/4 in. (231 grams total, 86-97 mm).
In various poses with legs and tail forming a tripod base. [3, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000.
From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
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Large Indus Valley Terracotta Jar with Meander Pattern
3rd-2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £247
Biconvex in profile with slightly stepped rim, basal ring; to the shoulder, a dense pattern of interlocking steps or meander in two rows. 532 grams, 19 cm wide
Acquired from Alexander Gotz, London, UK. Ex M Scyoyen collection, Norway, collection no.20. -
Indus Valley Painted Terracotta Jar
3rd-2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
With carinated profile and flared rim; painted band of geometric shapes reserved on a painted field to the shoulder. 168 grams, 12 cm wide
Acquired 1990s-2000s. From the late David Gold (d.2015) collection of pottery.
David Gold and his brother were famous for setting up the first clothes shop in Carnaby Street and dressed the famous in the swinging 1960s, making Carnaby Street famous. -
Northern Indian Nagina Ebony Writing Box with 'M H' Initials
Circa 1840 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
Finely carved with repeating foliate and geometric designs on top and sides; the hinged lid set with a silver mount engraved with initials 'M H'; repaired. 2.3 kg, 35 x 20.5 x 14.3 cm
Acquired from the UK art market. Private Scottish collection.
