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LOT 2004
Post Medieval Bronze Skull Pendant
17TH-18TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (18.5 grams, 26 mm).
With hollow sockets to the eyes, top ends of longbones flanking the mandible. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
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Stuart Period Silver Ring
17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
With stepped shoulders and hatched detailing; rectangular bezel with spur to each corner set with an iridescent glass square. 4.35 grams, 23.07 mm overall, 17.65 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N 1/2, USA 6 3/4, Europe 14.35, Japan 13)
Ex UK private collection, acquired before 1990. -
Cretan Wooden Icon of Christ Ecce Homo
Venetian, early 17th century A.D.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,000
Curved in section with mounting slots to reverse; gessoed board with gilt surface, reserved portrait bust in three-quarter view on a textured field with tendrils, scrolls and other ornament; nimbate Christ shown with shoulder-length auburn hair and short beard wearing layered robes. 1 kg, 29.7 x 40.8 cm
Ex Lucas Auctions, Milano, Italy. 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.12344-224611. -
Celtic Style Stone Head
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
With incise outline to two lentoid eyes, drilled nostrils, crescent mouth; mounted on a custom-made stand. 4.7 kg total, 18 cm including stand
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
