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LOT 2134
Post Medieval Bronze Statuette of a Roman Banqueteer
18TH-20TH CENTURY A.D.
4 3/8 in. (741 grams, 11.3 cm high).
Seated on a footed plinth, wearing a robe which exposes his left breast, right leg crossed over the left, holding a goblet in his left hand and a bunch of grapes in his right, naturalistic facial features. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired in the 1980s-1990s.
Previously with Mansour Gallery, London W1.
Property of a North West London gentleman.
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German Gilt Wooden Transfiguration Icon
19th-20th century A.D.Estimate: £800 - 1,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £444
In 13th century A.D. style, Jesus represented in the centre in blue and white light, with shining clothes; to his right Moses, to his left Elijah; the mountain of Tabor represented in rocky fragments below, the disciples John, his brother James and Saint Peter in awe and terrified by the divine event; remains of a wax seal impression to reverse, together with a loop for suspension. 783 grams, 30 cm
Ex French gallery, Paris.
The icon was realised following the tradition of the Novgorod school of 13th century A.D. A mandorla of blue and white light was usually used in most oriental icons. Not all icons of Christ have mandorlas and they are often used when representing divine light. The mandorla thus represents the ‘uncreated light’ that shines on the three disciples in the icons of Transfiguration. During the Feast of Transfiguration, the Orthodox sing a troparion which states that the disciples 'beheld the light as far as they were able to see it' signifying the different levels of their spiritual progress. Sometimes a star is superimposed on the mandorla, but here the stars are are impressed all around the edge. The mandorla represents the 'luminous cloud' and is another symbol of light. The luminous cloud, a sign of the Holy Spirit, descended on the mountain at the moment of the Transfiguration. -
Painted Stone Bust of Queen Nefertiti
20th century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
Carved in the round with semi-naturalistic features, wearing the iconic 'Nefertiti cap crown' adorned with a golden diadem band, ornamental beaded collar around her neck and shoulders; remains of gilding and polychrome painted pigment; limestone. 28.2 kg, 51 cm high
Ex French gallery, Paris.
Closely modelled on the original held in Neues Museum, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, created c.1340 B.C. -
Post Medieval Silver Signet Ring
17th-18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £364
With slightly plano-convex hoop and ribbed underside to the discoid bezel, face with raised rim and incuse motif of a heater shield surmounted by a crown with ivy-leaves; shield depicting a tower attacked by two assailants on scaling-ladders; possibly German workmanship. 14.43 grams, 25.09 mm overall, 19.19 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S, USA 9, Europe 20, Japan 19)
Acquired 1960s-1990s. Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister.
