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LOT 1981
Post Medieval Multi-Coloured Glass Ring
20TH CENTURY A.D.
7/8 in. (0.90 grams, 22.31 mm overall, 17.54 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O 1/2, USA 7 1/4, Europe 15.61, Japan 15)).
D-section hoop made from mosaic glass in shades of green and yellow with blue, red and other speckles. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of Mr Brian Edwards, New Malden, Surrey, UK, formed from the late 1970s-early 1980s; thence by descent.
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Russian Orthodox Enamelled Bronze Travel Icon with Saint Nicholas
19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
Representing Saint Nicholas of Myra with a book in his left hand and making the gesture of blessing with his right, dressed as a bishop with sticharion, covered by omophorion, and surmounted by an epitrachelion embroidered with crosses; the saint flanked by Jesus and Virgin Mary, Christ holding the gospel, Mary the bishop’s epitrachelion; Cyrillic inscriptions 'Saint Nikolaos the Wonderworker (СВЯТЫЙ НИКОЛА ЧУДОТВОРЕЦ), Iesus Christos (ΙΣ ΧC) and Mother of God (ΜΡ ΘΥ)' on the enamelled background. 348 grams, 10.7 cm
Acquired from Chris Martin-Zakheim, Iconastas, 5 Piccadilly Arcade, London SW1. From the private collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the early 2000s.
The icon features meticulous craftsmanship typical of Orthodox iconography. The enamel colours, despite the passage of time, retain their vibrant intensity, highlighting the key elements of the depicted images. The refined details and use of enamel give depth and luminosity to the icon, making it a precious example of the Russian Orthodox tradition. -
Post Medieval Reproduction Brass Bell
19th-20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Openwork domed body with a large loop above, a circumferential band naming the four Evangelists with their symbols below. 551 grams, 11.6 cm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Suffolk, UK, gentleman. -
Renaissance Gold Ring with Agate Cameo of the Presentation of Christ at Jerusalem
Italy, circa 1600 A.D.Estimate: £2,500 - 3,500 (+bp*)
Current Winning Bid: £1,500
Ellipsoid bezel with flange rim, inset cameo with a group of four adults holding an infant on a plinth; a rare subject for depiction. 8.91 grams, 24.68 mm overall, 19.41 x 17.44 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16)
Private collection, Europe. Acquired on the English art market. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13152-248333.
