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LOT 0386
Post-Classical Amethyst Gemstone of the Roman Goddess Fortuna
19TH CENTURY A.D. OR LATER
1 in. (6.15 grams, 24 mm).
Biconvex in section with intaglio Fortuna standing in ankle-length robe on a baseline, supporting a cornucopia in one arm and holding two stems; supplied with a museum-quality impression.
ProvenancePrivate English collection, formed between the late 1970s and early 1990s.
Private collection, London, UK.
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LOT 0386
Post-Classical Amethyst Gemstone of the Roman Goddess Fortuna
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,300
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Caravaca de la Cruz Bronze Cross Pendant
17th-18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £221
Bifacial double cross with two angels at the base carrying the cross, applied figures of Corpus Christi and Virgin Mary to one side with an inscription 'CAR VACA'; separately made reverse panel with openwork panels and foliate decoration; made as a reliquary. 101 grams, 13.7 cm
Acquired on the UK art market, early 2000s.
The Caravaca Cross, also known as the Cross of Caravaca, originated in the Spanish town of Caravaca de la Cruz and according to tradition, first appeared in the 13th century during the Christian reconquest of Spain. According to a legend, during the rule of the Muslim king Abu Zeid in 1231, a miraculous event occurred. A Christian priest lacking a cross celebrated Mass and was not able to continue as the cross is an essential element for the Eucharist. Miraculously, two angels bearing the Caravaca Cross appeared thus enabling the Mass to proceed. This event is considered the foundational miracle of the Caravaca Cross. -
Eastern European Enamelled Bronze Icon of St Nicholas
Circa 18th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Central panel of triptych formed as a rectangular plaque of low-relief figure of Saint Nicholas flanked by smaller figures of Jesus and Mary to each side, a suspension hoop to each corner; upper panel with central image of trinity with cherubs and vernicle; remains of pale blue enamel. 47 grams, 90 mm
Ex Constable collection, 1990s. Ex P. Morris collection. -
Western Asiatic Lined Calligraphic Table Cloth
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
Rectangle of crimson fabric on coarse carrier textile; dense zigzag layers of calligraphic text in various sizes. 260 grams, 77.5 x 85 cm
Private collection, UK.
