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LOT 1945
Post Medieval Gold Memorial Ring with Diamond
LATE 19TH-20TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (3.35 grams, 19.05 mm overall, 14.94 mm internal diameter (approximate size British F, USA 2 3/4, Europe 3.67, Japan 3)).
Featuring openwork shoulders and rectangular bezel set with a platinum-mounted diamond against a black background; stamped '18 ct & pt' to reverse.
ProvenanceAcquired 1990s-early 2000s.
East Anglian private collection.
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Post Medieval Glazed Ceramic Boat Tile Set
Circa 18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
Displaying a scene composed of a young man punting, turning his attention towards a duck on the water behind; tiles of varying thickness. 436 grams total, 12.5 x 12.3 - 12.5 x 13 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection. -
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Russian Gilt Painted Wooden Icon of Hodegetria
Circa 19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £152
The Virgin holding the infant Christ, gesturing towards him with her right hand, wearing a carmine red maphorion embellished with golden pearled embroidery, elaborate cuffs and neckline to the himation; Christ making the blessing sign with his hand, the green chiton and orange himation embellished with red folds; both figures nimbate within a shallow recess and framed by a red border, inscription 'ΜΡ ΘΥ' for 'Mother of God' flanking the Virgin's halo, 'IC XC' for 'Jesus Christ' over the Child’s head; winged nimbate ‘Angel of God’ and nimbate Saint Matrona in rectangular panels on either side; split and repaired. 896 grams, 31.2 cm
Ex French gallery, Paris.
For the Orthodox believers, the Mother of God (Theotokos) carries a special meaning. The believers relate to her as a mother who suffered and lived through the death of her son, a figure not only of love and compassion, but also of fortitude and sacrifice. -
Marble Head of a Roman Emperor
20th century A.D.Estimate: £3,500 - 4,500 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,944
Carved as a mature male with stern features, likely the emperor Carus, shown with short, neatly-dressed hair and beard; mounted on a custom-made display stand. 10.4 kg, 38 cm high including stand
French collection, 1960s-early 2000s. From an important Paris gallery, France. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11694-199338.
Carus reigned 282-283 A.D. He served as a prefect of the guard to emperor Probus, whom he succeeded. Whilst leading a campaign against the Sassanians, Carus died suddenly and under mysterious circumstances, leading to the belief that he was struck by lightning. Little is known of his life, owing to the relative instability of that time period. Whether he had Probus murdered, or whether he was killed by mutinous troops was disputed even by his contemporaries. Carus was succeeded by his sons Carinus and Numerian, although their reigns were short-lived and his dynasty was soon supplanted. Carinus’ lasting legacy was principally the suppression of the authority of the senate. He has gone down in history as one of the tyrants of ancient Rome.
