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LOT 1905
Large Gold-Coloured Metal Ring with Ancient Sapphire Bead
20TH CENTURY A.D. AND EARLIER
1 1/4 in. (21.45 grams, 33.46 mm overall, 19.15 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18)).
Comprising a wide hoop expanding at the shoulders, raised oval bezel with notched borders and applied teardrop-shaped petals to the sides, the bezel set with a light blue cabochon fashioned from a re-used bead. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the family collection of a Hampstead gentleman; formerly acquired in the 1980s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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LOT 1905
Large Gold-Coloured Metal Ring with Ancient Sapphire Bead
Sold for (Inc. bp): £715
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Faces in Rectangles Painting, Attributed to Kirill Sokolov (1930-2004)
20th-21st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Painted on card and showing overlapping abstract faces on black background, initials 'KS' to the lower left hand corner and '1961' to the right hand corner; mounted on painted backing in frame; reverse with a hand written note 'Kirill Sokolov 1930-2004'. 1.35 kg total, 41.5 x 54 cm
Private collection of a London gentleman, acquired between 1965-2020. Accompanied by an old exhibition catalogue. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Stained Glass Panel with Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane
Flemish, 19th century A.D. or earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £1,300
In late 15th century style, showing a nimbate angel in white robe with large red-and-gold wings, appearing to praying nimbate Jesus dressed in a red cloak and purple tunica talaris, Jesus shown with open arms in a sign of resignation to the will of God; a Flemish inscription 'DE DOODSTRIJD VAN JESUS' (The Agony of Jesus) on the bottom of the panel in uncial letters; some restoration. 4.5 kg, 65 x 53.5 cm
Some restoration.
From a war-damaged church in Belgium. Ex property of a late Northumberland collector. From a private collection, Derbyshire, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
The scene represents the last prayer of Jesus before the Passion. According to the Gospel of Luke (22:43-44[1]) Jesus prayed in a farm known as Gethsemane on the Mount of Olives, and received consolation from an angel afterward, before the betrayal of Judas and his arrest. This event can be considered as the first true Passion of Jesus. -
Carnelian Gemstone with Hebrew Inscription
19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
Rectangular in plan with bevelled edges, two lines of Hebrew text reading 'Na'aran yelen u'vrenah' for 'Na'aran dwells and enjoys'. 0.71 grams, 12 mm
Private collection of a London, UK, gentleman, acquired between 1965-2020. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
Na'aran is a personal name referring to a biblical city on modern West Bank near Jericho.
