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LOT 1425
Large Glass Bead
19TH-20TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 in. (40 grams, 29 mm).
A large opaque polychrome glass bead displaying a feathering effect with alternating blue and white bands, forming stylised flower heads at each end; central hole for suspension with yellow collar to both openings. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1969-1999.
London collection of the late Mr S.M., thence by descent.
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Post Medieval Painted Wooden Saint Barbara Statue
17th century A.D.Estimate: £6,000 - 8,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £3,000
A free-standing, naturalistically modelled figure of Saint Barbara, standing in an animated manner beside a scaled-down tower or turret with stone and glass came detailing, the saint shown with one bare foot emerging from beneath the hem of her luxuriant floor-length robes, adorned with a jewel near her right breast and crowned with a jewelled diadem; extensive remains of gesso and polychrome pigmentation; metal fitting to reverse for securing the figure upright. 38.3 kg, 1.34 m high
English private collection. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11677-199840.
Saint Barbara is the patron saint of architects. Her father constructed a tower and imprisoned his daughter within it. To honour the Holy Trinity, Barbara had three windows incorporated into the design. The timber shows some old insect flight holes and we are advised that this piece has been recently treated with Permethrin, as a precaution.
