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LOT 0379
Post Medieval Marble Basket
16TH-18TH CENTURY A.D.
19 in. (27.8 kg, 48 cm wide).
A marble basket carved in the round with an oblong shape, woven body splayed base and a hollowed interior.
ProvenanceEnglish private collection.
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Post Medieval Marble Bust of a Female
Rome, 18th century A.D.Estimate: £3,000 - 4,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,500
A naturalistic stone bust of a female figure modelled facing with her head turned right and upwards, her garment draped so as to reveal one of her breasts; on a tiered circular base. 24.4 kg total, 49.5 cm high including stand
English private collection. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11682-199821 -
Spanish Blue and White Tile with Hunting Scene
Possibly 18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £89
A blue and white rectangular tile depicting a hunting scene set in woodland, showing a mounted rider galloping left, holding a spear and wearing a plumed headdress, hunting hounds running beside him; mounted in a gold-coloured frame. 1.37 kg, 27.5 x 23 cm
Fair condition.
Acquired in the 2000s. Property of a North London collector. -
Post Medieval Gold 'Hearts United Lives Contented' Posy Ring
Circa 18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £715
A large gold posy ring with D-section hoop, inscribed internally with 'Hearts vnited lives contented' lower case inscription with 'GM' maker's mark punch, possibly for the London goldsmith George Morris, recorded from a dated piece as working 1749-1750. 4.32 grams, 22.46 mm overall, 20.12 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T 1/2, USA 9 3/4, Europe 21.89, Japan 21)
Acquired on the UK antiques market between 1974-1985. Albert Ward collection, Essex, UK.