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LOT 1924
Post Medieval Bronze Button Collection
CIRCA 16TH-20TH CENTURY A.D.
3/8 - 1 1/8 in. (1.73 kg total, 11-29 mm).
Including plain disc, low-relief domed, bell-shaped and other types. [500, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Suffolk, UK. (UK buyers only, not for export)
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Neo-Classical Marble Bust of a Noble Lady
Circa 18th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £416
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From a Gloucestershire, UK, collection. -
Western Asiatic Style Stone Artefact Collection
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
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Russian Orthodox Enamelled Bronze Travel Icon with Saints Boris and Gleb
19th century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
Saint Boris and Saint Gleb depicted on horseback wearing Russian medieval armour, holding a cross standard and a sword, each wearing a conical helmet; on the right upper corner, the hand of God. 260 grams, 10.7 cm
Acquired from Chris Martin-Zakheim, Iconastas, 5 Piccadilly Arcade, London SW1. From the private collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the early 2000s.
Boris and Gleb were the sons of Vladimir of Kyiv, the first Christian Prince of Rus; they were killed in 1015 and 1019 in the civil struggles for the succession to the throne, and sanctified for their faith. Standards with their image were worn by the medieval Russian army.
