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LOT 2070
Large Mesopotamian Style Stone Duck Weight Group
20TH CENTURY A.D.
5 3/8 - 5 3/4 in. (2 kg total, 13.5-14.5 cm).
Each carved in the round with the head and neck resting along the spine. [2, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market.
Private collection, London, UK.
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With raised right hand, the left hand holding the Gospel, dressed in red tunic and dark-green garment (himation); covered with an elaborate silver oklad with repoussé and chased decoration, mounting bar to reverse, silver-coloured metal with reserved epigraphic panels and circular void to reveal painted icon beneath; separate two-piece gilt revetment, the upper nimbus with pierced edge and reserved capitals, set with four stones; the background panel bearing reserved tendril ornament; incised Cyrillic inscription 'Г[оспо]дь Вседержит[ель]' (= Lord Almighty) on the sides of Jesus; the Gospel with Cyrillic inscription, red foil embroidered in gold; incised three letters in Cyrillic capitals on the gilt nimbus 'ТѠ Ο И' (The only living One). 983 grams, 29 x 25 cm
Acquired on the UK art market. Private collection, London, UK. 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 a search certificate number no.12926-246332. -
Orthodox Enamelled Bronze Cross Pendant
Circa 1750 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Cross pommy pendant with pierced lug for suspension; recessed cells for cloisonné enamel ornament to both faces. 4.84 grams, 40 mm
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Egyptian Style Bronze Statue of Osiris
20th-21st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
Standing figure of Osiris in iconic pose wearing the tall conical Atef crown with flanking ostrich plumes and frontal uraeus; holding the crook (heka) and flail (nekhakha) regalia in his crossed arms; mounted on a custom-made tiered stand; Egyptian revival. 1.27 kg total, 22.8 cm including stand
Private collection, London, UK.
