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LOT 2042
Mixed Terracotta Idol Group
20TH CENTURY A.D.
3 3/4 - 7 1/2 in. (2.06 kg total, 9.7-19 cm including stand).
Including standing figures with arms outstretched, hollow-formed perching bird and other types. [5, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000.
From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
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Near Eastern Style Gemstone Collection
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
Mainly ellipsoid in plan with intaglio motifs including profile quadruped, profile bust, perching bird and others; after the antique. 54 grams total, 12-25 mm
From a central London ADA dealership, 1980-1990. -
Lapis Lazuli Bead Necklace String
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Restrung using six cylindrical beads interspersed with mainly oblate beads, four of the cylindrical beads with engraved ring-and-dot motifs; central motif an elbow bead with facetted edges and engraved ring-and dot motifs. 37 grams, 63 cm long
Ex London art market. Property of a North London, UK, gentleman. -
Lapis Lazuli Bead Necklace String
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Composed of alternating cushion-shaped and grooved cylindrical beads, interspersed with small cylindrical beads, restrung. 33 grams, 41.5 cm
Ex London art market. Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.