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LOT 1967
Post Medieval Group of Semi-Precious Stone Stamp Seals
18TH-19TH CENTURY A.D.
5/8 - 3/4 in. (33 grams total, 15-18 mm).
Each cut, polished and engraved to one face with a scene or word: 'Charlotte'; 'What thous speakest and now beware of whom to whom when and where'; 'pray dont' over scene of cat hunting mouse; 'I catch the most cunning' over winged boy holding a dog'; an inscription in French with plant motif. [5, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1960s-1990s.
Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister.
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Carnelian Calligraphic Gemstone in Gold Ring
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Polished carnelian bearing a calligraphic Arabic inscription with floral flourishes, set into a 20th century flat-section hoop supporting an oval bezel. 6.75 grams, 22.83 mm overall, 18.04 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14)
From a family collection formed 1900-1950; by descent circa 1980. -
Silver Bowl with Animals and Calligraphy
18th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £260
Decorated with circumferential bands of lozenges, floral vines, calligraphic text, animals processing right amid flowers, second band of floral vines and panel of text to base. 140 grams, 12.2 cm wide
Fine condition.
Acquired on the UK art market, 2000s. Property of a Suffolk gentleman. -
Framed Erotic Watercolour Painting
India, 20th century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £75
Bearing four columns of script, divided by an erotic watercolour scene composed of a couple engaging in intercourse, set in opulent surrounds; mounted in a reveal and a glazed wooden frame. 1.7 kg, 58 x 40 cm
Fine condition.
Acquired on the UK art market, 1980s-1990s. The Woodbridge collection of Indo-Persian art.
