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LOT 1880
Post Medieval Iron Folding Knife Group
16TH-18TH CENTURY A.D.
3 1/2 - 7 1/4 in. (740 grams total, 9-18.4 cm).
Comprising blades and handles of various types and dates, including examples with decorative elements. [16, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1990s-early 2000s.
East Anglian private collection.
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Tang Style Gilt Bronze Figure
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Hollow-formed gilt lotus-shaped dais with repoussé panels depicting musicians, bodhisattvas and other figures; topped by a squatting figure modelled in the round with offering-plate formed as a leaf. 1 kg, 35 cm high
Ex Cotswold, UK, collection, 1970-1990. -
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Painted Wooden Icon of Saint Eleutherios
Circa 19th century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £65
Depicting a robed and nimbate figure of Saint Eleutherios, facing, hands gesturing in front of his chest, text in Greek across left and right fields reading 'O Aγιος Ἐλευθέριος,' (Saint Eleutherios). 596 grams, 33.5 cm
Ex French gallery, Paris.
As bishop in Illyricum, Eleutherios promoted Christianity at a time when the persecutions not only made it difficult to win and hold converts, but also at a time when it was very dangerous to be a high-ranking prelate of the church. Oblivious to this threat, he was acclaimed in the inner circle of Christianity as the brightest luminary of Christian Rome since the apostles. His immense popularity grew and thereby became more dangerous to the state. He was finally brought to the attention of Emperor Hadrian, who ordered his arrest, tortured and put him to death on December 15th. -
Post Medieval Madonna Pipe Clay Figure
18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £975
Shown standing on a free-standing openwork hexagonal base. 665 grams, 24.7 cm high
Acquired 1960s-1990s. Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister.
