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LOT 2192
Post Medieval Marble Head of a Woman
20TH CENTURY A.D.
8 1/2 in. (6.6 kg, 21.5 cm).
Carved in post-classical style with centre-parted hair developing to a coiled plait, stern facial features, flared neck with mounting panel beneath. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market in the 1990s.
From the Dr Ince collection, N.W. London, UK.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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Published Iron Alpine Candle Holder
France or Switzerland, 19th century A.D.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £200
With spring arm to secure the candle, with raised tray feature. 687 grams, 36.5 cm
From a private collection. Ex Nic McElhatton, former chairman of Christie's South Kensington. Property of a Berkshire, UK, collector. Accompanied by copies of the relevant book pages where published. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Large Ethiopian Manuscript Page from the Miracles of Mary
Ethiopia, circa 1650 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £494
Vellum page depicting, recto: scenes of St George, a preacher, a prisoner and others, legends accompanying the images; verso: two columns of Ge'ez script. 18 grams, 29.3 x 27 cm
From the collection of David Buxton (1910-2003), author of 'Travels in Ethiopia', 1949. Ex central London gallery. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Post Medieval Silver Retainer's Badge with Hand
Circa 18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Depicting an extended right hand with acorns(?) and foliage. 3.06 grams, 21 mm
From continental Europe. Previously part of an East Anglia, UK, collection. Acquired in 1983 in Kings Lynn, Norfolk, UK. Property of a Nottinghamshire, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
