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LOT 0421
Post Medieval Glazed Ceramic Bellarmine Jar
LATE 16TH-17TH CENTURY A.D.
12 1/4 in. (2.3 kg, 31 cm high).
Retaining its handle and featuring a stylised face in relief, three raised oval medallions to the equator displaying musicians playing string instruments; repaired.
ProvenanceAcquired 1960s-1990s.
Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister.
Cf. The British Museum, museum number 1910,1215.1, for comparable examples.
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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 Victorian Door Knob
19th-20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1
Formed with a squat bulbous body composed of decorative vertical ribbing, everted collar (detached) to one face and a circular hole to the centre of the other. 44 grams total, 33-49 mm
The Kusmirek Collection, UK. -
Tudor Gold Double-Banded Love Ring
Circa 16th-17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £520
Composed of a broad hoop with gusseted rose-gold equator. 8.29 grams, 22.63 mm overall, 19.57 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T 1/2, USA 9 3/4, Europe 21.89, Japan 21)
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection.
