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LOT 1910
Post Byzantine Bronze Cross Pendant Collection
17TH-19TH CENTURY A.D.
7/8 - 2 1/8 in. (550 grams total, 21-54 mm).
Cruciform and other pendants with low-relief text to one or both faces. [18, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the European art market since the early 2000s.
From the private Northern Ireland collection of R.M.
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Cretan Wooden Icon of the Raising of Lazarus
16th century A.D.Estimate: £7,000 - 9,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £3,500
Painted on a wooden board with gessoed surface, detailed scene of Christ beside an open tomb and Lazarus arising from his coffin, surrounded by onlookers in a landscape; red legend to upper edge 'HEΓ[EPCIC TOY] ΛAZA[POY]; edges chipped and worn. 2.3 kg, 37 x 45 cm
Ex Hargesheimer Auctions, Dusseldorf, Germany. From an important collection of icons. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D’Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12342-224610.
The scene is depicted in traditional composition, Christ standing opposite the figure of Lazarus in his sarcophagus. Three groups of figures bearing witness to the miracle. At Christ's feet are the prostrate figures of Mary and Martha. Behind him are the Apostles, the people of Bethany and Jerusalem, watching while servants are delivering Lazarus from his bands. -
Framed Dutch Blue and White Tile Pair
18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Each a square wooden frame with moulded inner ledge, glazed blue-and-white ceramic tile, one with a vase and flowers, the other with a bowl and fruit; birthday greetings legend to reverse. 850 grams total, 16.8 x 16.7 cm each
Private Norfolk collection, early 2000s. -
Tudor Period Silver 'Harmony' Marriage Posy Ring
16th-17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £715
Substantial D-section segmented hoop and stepped bezel; ellipsoid plaque with two busts flanking a cross; equal-arm cross below each shoulder, mane in fede clasped hands to the centre and flanking ellipsoid panels with 'OMO' and 'NIA' legend for omonia (Greek, meaning 'agreement, harmony'). 5.93 grams, 25.94 mm overall, 19.41 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S, USA 9, Europe 20, Japan 19)
Private collection, Arundel, West Sussex, UK, 1980s.
