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LOT 1884
Post Medieval Carved Bone Bust of Christ
19TH CENTURY A.D. OR EARLIER
3 3/8 in. (200 grams, 87 mm).
Modelled in relief with semi-naturalistic features; free-standing. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired UK market.
Ian Roper collection.
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Post Medieval Bronze Statuette of a Nude Male
18th-19th century A.D. or earlierEstimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
Modelled in the round, standing with left leg held slightly in front of the right, the right arm bent at the elbow and hand held in a gripping position forming a circular socket to accept an accessory (now absent), semi-naturalistic anatomical detailing to the torso, genitals, head and face; in the style of the Etruscan era; mounted on a custom-made display stand. 321 grams, 16.2cm (421 grams total, 20.5 cm including stand)
Fine condition.
French collection, 1990s-early 2000s. with Vermot & Associés, Paris, 18 July 2020, lot 150 (3,500-5,000 Euros) described as Etruscan. From an important Paris gallery, France. Ex private Parisian collection. -
Post Medieval Delft Tin-Glazed Ceramic Plate
17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Of octagonal form, basket of flowers at centre with linear and foliate borders; repaired. 283 grams, 19 cm wide
Acquired 1960s-1990s. Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister. -
Large Post Medieval Glazed Vessel
18th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Of piriform shape and with an integral handle; repair to rim. 2.76 kg, 34.5 cm high
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection.