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LOT 1950
Post Medieval Gilt Bronze Plaques of Mary Magdalene and Saint John the Evangelist
ITALY, 16TH CENTURY A.D.
2 3/8 in. (57.2 grams total, 61 mm each).
Comprising: a nimbate figure of Mary, dressed in voluminous robes, arms crossed at the chest and pierced through the edges; a nimble figure of John wearing voluminous robes, gazing down with a solemn expression on his face, hands clasped at the waist, pierced through the edges. [2]
ProvenancePrivate collection, UK.
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LOT 1950
Post Medieval Gilt Bronze Plaques of Mary Magdalene and Saint John the Evangelist
Sold for (Inc. bp): £211
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Bactrian Style Lapis Lazuli Bead Necklace String
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
Composed of coin-shaped and tubular beads interspersed with metal spacers, restrung. 31.7 grams, 47.5 cm
Acquired in the 1990s-early 2000s. Ex London, UK, collection. -
Russian Orthodox Enamelled Bronze Travel Icon with the Birth of the Virgin
19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £494
Presenting an architectural setting with figures in two chambers framed with cornices, columns and furnitures; the upper chamber showing Saint Anna in birthing bed with two attendants; the lower room with two attendants bathing an infant; on the right Saint Joachim seated upon a cathedra; Old Slavonic inscription reciting ‘The birth of the most holy mother of God’. 230 grams, 98 mm
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.
According to the Protoevangelium of James, Mary's parents were called Anna and Joachim and conceived Mary at a late age. -
Wooden Sculpture of Saint Francis of Assisi in Silver Pendant
Spanish Colonies, 17th-18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £390
A carved wooden figure of Saint Francis of Assisi holding a skull in his left hand and a cross in his right hand, set on a red fabric inside a silver tongue-shaped case with applied twisted wire decoration to the outer rim; attachment loop with ring to the top. 48.1 grams, 11 cm
Private collection, Europe. Acquired on the French art market.
