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LOT 2063
Post Medieval Altar Tapestry Frontal
16TH CENTURY A.D.
35 1/2 x 95 5/8 in. (2.6 kg, 90 x 243 cm).
Rectangular velvet tapestry panel with crimson field and gold-yellow detailing, made up from individual strips and with a central void; more recent fabric backing; the design an arcade with rosettes and tendrils. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx central London gallery.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
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Wooden Spoon with Cross
Circa 19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
With low rim to the ovoid bowl, balustered handle and ellipsoid finial with reserved cross motif. 10.7 grams, 13.5 cm
Acquired on the London art market in the late 1980s-1990s. From the family collection of an East London, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Russian Icon with Mother of God and Christ
Smolenskaya, early 19th century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
Depicting nimbate Mary Theotokos with veiled head and wearing a red maphorion mantle over a dark blue robe with gold cuffs, inclined towards the infant Jesus supported by her left hand, wearing a bright red mantle and a blue tunic highlighted with gold, his left arm holding a roll and the right hand in a gesture of blessing; white field, tempera on wood, Smolenskaya type. 1.12 kg, 32 x 26 cm
Acquired from Portobello Road, London, circa 2000. Property of a London, UK, gentleman collector. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
The model for the icon, painted in 16th century style, is the one of the Mother of God of Smolensk, associated with the Byzantine icon of the Hodegetria ('She who shows the ways). According to the legend, the icon of Smolensk received the name after healing two blind men. The original icon of Smolensk was a gift of the Roman Emperor Constantine Monomachus to her daughter Anna when she married the Russian Prince Vsevolod. Later Anna presented the icon to his son Vladimir who put it in the Vladimir Cathedral. -
Roman Style Marble Torso with Lionskin
19th century A.D. or earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £221
Modelled as a muscular nude torso with lionskin draped over the left shoulder. 508 grams, 14 cm
Acquired in the 1980s. From an interesting European collection of marbles. Property of a European gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
Probably intended to depict Hercules, who customarily wore a lionskin.
