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LOT 2047
Iron Candle Holder
FRANCE, 18TH CENTURY A.D.
17 1/4 in. (1.21 kg, 44 cm).
The central baluster knopped column with scrolling ornament and looped carrying handle above a trefoil-shaped platform and rivetted tripod feet.
ProvenanceEx Nic McElhatton, former chairman of Christie's South Kensington.
Property of a Berkshire, UK, collector.
Accompanied by a copy of McElhatton's cataloguing page.
Cf. Ashley, Robert, The Rushlight and Related Holders - A Regional View, Ashley Publications, 2001, p.305, pl.278 and 278A.
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LOT 2047
Iron Candle Holder
Estimate £300 - 400€350 - 460 (for guidance only)$410 - 540 (for guidance only)
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Neoclassical Carnelian Gemstone with Warrior and Putto
18th-19th century A.D.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £200
With incuse warrior naked and facing left, putto facing him, a shield propped against a tree to his rear; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 2.75 grams, 23 mm
Acquired on the European art market. Private collection, England. -
Renaissance Carnelian Intaglio of the Roman Emperor Nero in Gold Ring
Italy, 16th-17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,755
With narrow shank and fleur-de-lys to each shoulder supporting an ellipsoid cell with inset carnelian intaglio profile bust of Nero with solar crown; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 3.64 grams, 22.23 mm overall, 20.44 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15)
Private collection, Europe. Acquired on the English art market.
Nero, who reigned as Roman Emperor from 54 to 68 AD, is one of history’s most infamous rulers, known for his extravagant lifestyle, ruthless rule, and controversial actions. Born as Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus, he was adopted by his great-uncle, Emperor Claudius, and ascended the throne at the age of 16, initially under the guidance of his mother, Agrippina the Younger, his tutor Seneca, and the Praetorian Prefect Burrus. Early in his reign, Nero promoted arts and cultural projects and enjoyed popularity, but as he gained autonomy, he became increasingly tyrannical. He allegedly ordered the deaths of his mother, wife, and other prominent figures. Nero is often (though likely inaccurately) associated with the Great Fire of Rome in 64 AD, after which he blamed and persecuted Christians, marking one of the earliest recorded persecutions of the group. His reign ended in turmoil and revolt, leading to his suicide in 68 AD, which marked the end of the Julio-Claudian dynasty. His legacy remains controversial, remembered as both a patron of the arts and an archetype of a decadent, cruel autocrat. -
Tibetan Brass Hip Flask
Mid 20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
With applied mask design, cabochon studs to the shoulders, screw-thread to stopper. 265 grams, 14.6 cm
From the private collection of a Kent, UK, gentleman.
