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LOT 2071
Mixed Artefact Group
20TH CENTURY A.D.
1/2 - 4 1/8 in. (198 grams total, 1.2-10.5 cm).
Comprising: a Chinese cash coin; a polychrome glass gaming piece(?) with gold cap; a bead shaped as a pig; a turtle-shaped pendant; a stone sphere; a pipe bowl; and others. [11, No Reserve]
ProvenanceUK gallery, early 2000s.
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Russian Orthodox Enamelled Bronze Travel Icon with Saints Boris and Gleb
19th century A.D.Estimate: £250 - 350 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £135
Saint Boris and Saint Gleb depicted on horseback wearing Russian medieval armour, holding a cross standard and a sword, each wearing a conical helmet; on the right upper corner, the hand of God. 260 grams, 10.7 cm
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.
Boris and Gleb were the sons of Vladimir of Kyiv, the first Christian Prince of Rus; they were killed in 1015 and 1019 in the civil struggles for the succession to the throne, and sanctified for their faith. Standards with their image were worn by the medieval Russian army. -
Renaissance Sardonyx Cameo of a Female Bust in Gold Ring
Italy, 16th-17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £520
Carved with a bust of a young female in three-quarter view, wearing a loose palla with one breast exposed; set into an antique gold ring. 6.05 grams, 26.23 mm overall, 19.05 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S, USA 9, Europe 20, Japan 19)
Private collection, Europe. Acquired on the English art market. -
Large Neoclassical Agate Gemstone with Bust of the Helmetted Greek Goddess Athena
19th century A.D.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,000
With incuse bust wearing a crested helmet, and the rear of the shield to her shoulder; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 4.4 grams, 27 mm
Acquired on the European art market. Private collection, England. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13151-249645.
