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LOT 1867
Post Medieval Madonna Pipe Clay Figure
18TH CENTURY A.D.
9 3/4 in. (665 grams, 24.7 cm high).
Shown standing on a free-standing openwork hexagonal base.
ProvenanceAcquired 1960s-1990s.
Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister.
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Post Medieval Bronze Statuette of a Roman Banqueteer
18th-20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £494
Seated on a footed plinth, wearing a robe which exposes his left breast, right leg crossed over the left, holding a goblet in his left hand and a bunch of grapes in his right, naturalistic facial features. 741 grams, 11.3 cm high
Fine condition.
Acquired in the 1980s-1990s. Previously with Mansour Gallery, London W1. Property of a North West London gentleman. -
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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 Iron Folding Knife Group
16th-18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Comprising blades and handles of various dates and styles, including examples with decorative elements. 860 grams total, 9.5-18 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection.
