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LOT 0420
Large Post Medieval Wooden Virgin at Prayer Statue
17TH CENTURY A.D.
38 1/2 in. (27.7 kg, 98 cm high).
Modelled in a dynamic standing posture wearing floor-length robes, hands clasped in front of her breast; remains of polychrome pigmentation.
ProvenanceAcquired 1960s-1990s.
Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister.
The timber shows some old insect flight holes and we are advised that this piece has been recently treated with Permethrin, as a precaution.
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LOT 0420
Large Post Medieval Wooden Virgin at Prayer Statue
Estimate £1,200 - 1,700€1,390 - 1,970 (for guidance only)$1,620 - 2,300 (for guidance only)
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Charles II Period Vellum Indenture with Seals
Dated 1668 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
Relating to a parcel of land called 'Conduit field' sold by Rowland and David Pearse of Bridgnorth, Shropshire to Edward Mylner of Bridgnorth for 'forty three pownds of lawful money of England'; with three vellum tags attached, two with red wax seals; endorsed to Thomas Norris by David Pearse. 71 grams, 64 cm wide
Acquired on the UK antiques market between 1974-1985. Albert Ward collection, Essex, UK. -
Post Medieval Dutch Glazed Ceramic Tiles
Circa 17th-18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
Comprising eight blue and white tiles set into a slab, displaying animals, figural vignettes and floral compositions. 8.7 kg, 53.5 x 28 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection. -
Large Post Medieval Silver Fede Ring
18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
Composed of a substantial hoop with base formed as clasped hands emerging from sleeve cuffs, bezel formed as hands clasping a crowned and flowering heart. 18.14 grams, 28.88 mm overall, 20.21 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T 1/2, USA 9 3/4, Europe 21.89, Japan 21)
Found Pembroke area, Pembrokeshire, 1980s-2000s. Property of the finder.
