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LOT 2052
Large Cylinder Seal Electrotype Group
LATE 19TH-EARLY 20TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/2 - 2 1/8 in. (367 grams total, 40-55 mm).
Of academic interest, copper-coated lead seal impressions including presentation scenes, worship scenes, court scenes and others; some with cuneiform text. [12, No Reserve]
ProvenancePossibly made by the British Museum.
From a West Country, UK, private collection.
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Large Renaissance Stone Statue of Standing Male
Northern Italy, 16th-17th century A.D.Estimate: £2,500 - 3,500 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,250
Modelled in the round wearing a long tunic and a palla draped over his left shoulder, leather sandals with straps on his exposed feet. 87 kg, 100 cm
Private collection, France. 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.13083-246798.
The statue, certainly intended for ecclesiastical decoration, most likely represents one of the apostles or prophets, or an Evangelist. These are Mannerist statues, executed with great sculptural skill, intended to adorn the large tomb complexes of wealthy families housed in the Catholic cathedrals of Renaissance Europe. -
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Cylinder Seal Electrotype Group
Late 19th-early 20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
Of academic interest, copper coated lead seal impressions taken from cylinder seals, including master of animals, courtly scenes and three with cuneiform text. 271 grams total, 34-49 mm
Possibly made by the British Museum. From a West Country, UK, private collection. -
Post Medieval Agate Cameo with Scene from the Old Testament
19th-20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £650
Ellipsoid panel with thick outer rim, the inner panel with scene carved in high-relief depicting a bearded figure enthroned extending one hand towards a group of eight attendants, one holding up an empty garment; Hebrew legend beneath. 50 grams, 66 mm
French art market, 2023. Private collection, England.
