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LOT 2022
Lapis Lazuli Bead Necklace String
20TH CENTURY A.D.
15 cm (33 grams, 38 cm).
Composed mainly of tabular, annular and cylindrical beads with metal spacers, the central feature a scaraboid pendant. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx London art market.
Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.
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Mixed Vessel Group
Circa 16th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Fragments of mainly glazed ceramic pots, jars, ewers and other vessels. 7.25 kg total, 6-28 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. Ex East Anglian private collection. -
Cretan Wooden Icon of the Raising of Lazarus
16th century A.D.Estimate: £7,000 - 9,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £3,500
Painted on a wooden board with gessoed surface, detailed scene of Christ beside an open tomb and Lazarus arising from his coffin, surrounded by onlookers in a landscape; red legend to upper edge 'HEΓ[EPCIC TOY] ΛAZA[POY]; edges chipped and worn. 2.3 kg, 37 x 45 cm
Ex Hargesheimer Auctions, Dusseldorf, Germany. From an important collection of icons. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D’Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12342-224610.
The scene is depicted in traditional composition, Christ standing opposite the figure of Lazarus in his sarcophagus. Three groups of figures bearing witness to the miracle. At Christ's feet are the prostrate figures of Mary and Martha. Behind him are the Apostles, the people of Bethany and Jerusalem, watching while servants are delivering Lazarus from his bands. -
Cretan Wooden Icon of Christ Ecce Homo
Venetian, early 17th century A.D.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,000
Curved in section with mounting slots to reverse; gessoed board with gilt surface, reserved portrait bust in three-quarter view on a textured field with tendrils, scrolls and other ornament; nimbate Christ shown with shoulder-length auburn hair and short beard wearing layered robes. 1 kg, 29.7 x 40.8 cm
Ex Lucas Auctions, Milano, Italy. From an important collection of icons. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D’Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12344-224611.
