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LOT 1415
Post Medieval Button Group
19TH-20TH CENTURY A.D.
1/2 - 1 1/8 in. (196 grams total, 12-29 mm).
A mixed group of mainly bronze buttons including figural, armorial and military types. [58, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Suffolk.
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Half Life-Size Post Medieval Wooden Painted St George and Mount Statue
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A dynamic horse and mounted St George figure in wood; the helmetted rider with billowing cloak; gesso and polychrome; approximately half life-size; mounted on an elaborate custom-made display stand; repaired. 76 kg, 1.77 m high including stand
English private collection. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11672-199837.
Likely derived from a religious scene. The timber shows some old insect flight holes and we are advised that this piece has been recently treated with Permethrin, as a precaution. -
Gemstone Collection
19th-20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £176
A mixed group of lapis lazuli, carnelian and other gemstones with intaglio figures of Minerva, Triton and others. 6.63 grams total, 14-18 mm
English private collection. -
Post Medieval Silver Apostle Peter Statuette
18th century A.D. or earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £104
A silver figure modelled in the round as Apostle Peter standing on a polygonal base, wearing a floor-length robe and clasping the key to the gate of Heaven to his breast, semi-naturalistic facial detailing, beard and hair. 50.13 grams, 65 mm
Fine condition.
Austrian private collection since circa 1995. Ex central London gallery.