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LOT 1426
Painted Stone Bust of Queen Nefertiti of Egypt
20TH CENTURY A.D.
20 in. (28.2 kg, 51 cm high).
Carved in the round with semi-naturalistic features, wearing the iconic 'Nefertiti cap crown' adorned with a golden diadem band, ornamental beaded collar around her neck and shoulders; remains of gilding and polychrome painted pigment; limestone. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom a French collection, Paris.
Ex Parisian gallery, France; latterly with a London, UK, gallery.
Closely modelled on the original held in Neues Museum, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, created c.1340 B.C.
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Russian Orthodox Painted Icon
19th century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £75
Depicting the Virgin holding the Christ on her lap on a gilt background, both nimbate; the Virgin wearing a red maphorion embellished with golden embroidery, green himation underneath; the Christ seated on her lap, holding his right arm out and making the blessing sign with his hands; Greek inscription 'ΜΡ ΘΥ' for 'Mother of God' flanking the Virgin's halo, 'IC XC' for 'Jesus Christ' above the Child, further text to the left of the Virgin. 214 grams, 17.7 x 13.7 cm
Acquired from Derby Antiques Fair, in 2002. Property of a Nottinghamshire gentleman. -
Grand Tour Bronze Oil Lamp
Naples, circa 1890s A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
Modelled in Roman style, depicting the head of a Nubian youth on a triangular base, the neck extending to a slender round nozzle; the filling hole formed as a flower emerging from the forehead, a tongue-shaped reflector behind with a looped handle underneath. 632 grams, 14 cm wide
From a family collection formed in the 1970s-1980s. From the Inglismaldie Castle estate, Angus, Scotland, by descent to the current owner. -
Bactrian Style Alabaster Jar
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Squat jar with gussetted sidewall, rounded rim. 1.3 kg, 14 cm wide
Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.
