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LOT 1380
Persian Painted Miniature Leaf with Noble Lady
LATE 19TH-EARLY 20TH CENTURY A.D.
13 1/8 x 9 1/2 in. (54 grams, 33.5 x 24 cm).
Rectangular panel with hand-drawn image of a courtly lady standing in a landscape, holding a perfume jar in her hands protruding from the overlength sleeves of her robe; with concentric reveals in contrasting patterns. [No Reserve]
ProvenancePrivate collection, UK.
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West Central Asian Bronze Stamp Seal with Horned Beast
Circa 2300-2000 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
Zoomorphic stamp with loop handle to the reverse; accompanied by an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'Stamp Seal of Bronze. 27.5x35x13 mm. This bears the shape of what is depicted. The face is flat and compartmented, and the back is flat also with look of sheet metal for suspension. The design shows the face of a horned quadruped frontally, with drooping ears and stout horns, but with one big central eye. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is a rare design and in good condition.' 12.5 grams, 31 mm
Acquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s. Ex property of a West London businessman. Academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. -
South Arabian Naked Couple in Erotic Embrace
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Estimate: £5,000 - 7,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £2,500
Modelled in the round as two figures embracing, the upper figure with a pseudo inscription to the back; mounted on a custom-made stand. 380 grams total, 13.3 cm including stand
Formerly in the collection of Mr K. Ex collection of Mr H., acquired in Switzerland in the early 2000s. Private collection, Switzerland, acquired in 2010. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12875-241696. -
Western Asiatic Pottery Pouring Vessel
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Squat dish with inturned rim and broad pouring lip; three stub feet and loop handle. 383 grams, 20.5 cm wide
From the collection of a gentleman, 1988-2000s.
