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LOT 1861
Large Calligraphic Carnelian Gem in Silver-Coloured Metal Pendant
LATE 20TH CENTURY A.D.
2 5/8 in. (45 grams, 68 mm).
The scalloped frame with articulate bail, cut and polished carnelian plaque inscribed with calligraphic Arabic script and ornate floral sprigs; pierced geometric flower and possible maker's marks in comma-shaped cartouches to reverse. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceLondon collection since the 1980s.
Property of a Canadian family.
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LOT 1861
Large Calligraphic Carnelian Gem in Silver-Coloured Metal Pendant
Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
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Framed Watercolour Painting
India, 20th century A.D.Estimate: £60 - 80 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £30
Composed of males and female standing figures in an architectural setting, a boat at sea beneath a star-studded sky, panel of text above, flower buds in the border; set in a reveal within a glazed wooden frame. 625 grams, 32 x 23.4 cm
Fine condition.
Acquired on the UK art market, 1980s-1990s. The Woodbridge collection of Indo-Persian art. -
Roman Style Marble Statuette with Red Pigment
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
Carved marble statuette of a nude male standing with arms extended laterally and legs together; socket to each shoulder and the neck; red pigment accentuating the musculature. 1.2 kg, 25.5 cm
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector. London collection, 2016. -
Framed Watercolour Painting Pair by Assad Irani
Persia, early 19th century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £111
Each showing a nobleman standing right, leaning on a sword, concentric borders and gold-coloured stipple-effect, signed by an Iranian artist Assad Irani; both mounted in a reveal and a glazed wooden frame. 2.45 kg total, each 42 x 32 cm
Fine condition.
Acquired on the UK art market, 1980s-1990s. The Woodbridge collection of Indo-Persian art.
