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LOT 2018
Large Mesopotamian Style Stone Vessel Group
20TH CENTURY A.D.
5 3/8 - 6 1/8 in. (1.12 kg total, 13.5-15.5 cm).
Comprising a hollow-formed rhyton with trumpet-shaped filler hole and a repaired leaf-shaped bowl with pouring lip. [2, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market.
Private collection, London, UK.
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Russian Orthodox Enamelled Bronze Travel Icon with Extended Deesis
19th century A.D.Estimate: £120 - 170 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £60
Depicting a Deesis with Jesus at the centre, Saint Mary on the left and Saint John the Baptist on the right; Jesus seated upon a throne, depicted with the open Gospel in his left hand and raising his right hand in blessing; Mary, with veiled head and mantle, wearing a maphorion mantle over an embroidered robe and holding a scroll; the Deesis surrounded by a theory of saints, with Saint Zosima and Saint Sabbas making the Proskynesis in front of the Christ; Old Slavic inscription above the figures: 'ΙC ΧΡ' (Jesus Christ). 67 grams, 64 mm
Acquired from Chris Martin-Zakheim, Iconastas, 5 Piccadilly Arcade, London SW1. From the private collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the early 2000s.
The Deisis or Deesis (Деисус, Gk. for “supplication”) was the depiction of the Virgin, John the Baptist and possibly other saints interceding with Christ on behalf of mankind. -
Lapis Lazuli and Hardstone Bead Necklace String
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Restrung group of annular, tabular and other types with granulated collars. 39.63 grams, 47 cm
London, UK, collection, 2000s. -
Post Medieval 'Parker Family' Oak Heraldic Shield
Circa 19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £8
With raised border, comprising three advancing hinds, fess with three broad arrow heads, pointing downwards, possibly for the Parker family. 287 grams, 21 cm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Nottinghamshire, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
