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LOT 0353
Large Post Medieval 'Providence Divine Hath Made Thee Mine' Gold Posy Ring
CIRCA 18TH CENTURY A.D.
7/8 in. (5.12 grams, 22.51 mm overall, 19.59 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T, USA 9 1/2, Europe 21.26, Japan 20)).
D-shaped in section with minuscule italic inscription to inner face 'prouidence deuien hath made thee mine'.
ProvenanceFrom a collection which predates 1982.
Property of a Somerset collector, UK, since circa 2013.
Cf. similar legend on a gold ring dated to 1600-1650 AD in the Metropolitan Museum of Art under accession no. L.2015.72.48
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LOT 0353
Large Post Medieval 'Providence Divine Hath Made Thee Mine' Gold Posy Ring
Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,080
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Renaissance Gold Ring with Table-Cut Hessonite Garnet
Western Europe, 16th century A.D.Estimate: £3,000 - 4,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,500
Tiered hoop and shoulders supporting a cup bezel with scallop detailing, inset with an octagonal cloison. 7.07 grams, 27.56 mm overall, 19.87 x 19.76 mm internal diameter (approximate size British U, USA 10, Europe 22.52, Japan 21)
Private collection, Europe. Acquired on the English art market. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.13048-248385.
Parallels for the ring type are dated 16th century. A related finger ring is also available in the British Museum collection. The chalice-shaped workmanship of the bezel betrays a strong Italian influence in the workmanship of the ring section. -
Western Asiatic Large Silver-Coloured Metal Pendant with Laquer Imam
Late 20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
Rectangular in plan with openwork ornament underside, suspension bale, inset glass panel with seated robed figure beside a lion, arch to the rear with calligraphic text above. 90 grams, 10.1 cm
Private collection, UK. -
Russian Orthodox Enamelled Bronze Travel Icon with the Old Testament Trinity
19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Depicting the Holy Trinity, represented by three winged figures, each with a three-prong staff, sitting on stools around a table with three cups, trees and the outline of a cathedral behind. 67.5 grams, 62 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 subject is based on the traditional Russian interpretation of Genesis,18, in which three figures appear to Abraham at the oak tree of Mamre. The central figure is usually identified as Jesus Christ, while God the Father is on the right and the Holy Spirit on the left. The subject of the icon originated from a very famous 15th century painting by Andrei Rublev.
