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LOT 1942
Post Medieval Oak Statue of Mary and Child
CIRCA 19TH CENTURY A.D.
19 3/4 in. (2 kg, 50 cm high).
Modelled in the round, Mary wearing elegantly draped tiered garments and supporting the infant Jesus on her bent left arm, holding a lily in her right hand; Jesus carved in active pose wearing an ankle-length robe, holding a fold of Mary's wimple and clutching an orb; rectangular rustic base.
ProvenanceAcquired in the late 2000s.
Private Cambridgeshire, UK, collection.
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LOT 1942
Post Medieval Oak Statue of Mary and Child
Estimate £400 - 600€460 - 700 (for guidance only)$540 - 810 (for guidance only)
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Post Medieval Bone China Portrait of Naser al-Din Shah Qajar
20th century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
Painted onto bone china in polychrome and gilt, showing the ruler facing, dressed in royal attire. 27 grams total, 64 mm high (82 x 82 mm including box)
Acquired by the vendor's father on the UK art market, before 1990.
Naser al-Din Shah Qajar was the fourth Shah of Qajar, and the third longest reigning ruler in Iranian history. He was assassinated in Tehran on 1st May 1896. He is known for being the first modern Persian monarch to have formally visited Europe and to have written about his travels in his memoirs. -
Post Medieval Mixed Glass Bottle Group
19th-early 20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1
In blue, clear and aqua glass including 'Davies & Shepheard, Chester', 'Cramptons Aerated Waters' and other types. 1.8 kg total, 8.1-23 cm high
Acquired UK market. Ian Roper collection. -
Russian Gilt Painted Wooden Icon of Hodegetria
Circa 19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £152
The Virgin holding the infant Christ, gesturing towards him with her right hand, wearing a carmine red maphorion embellished with golden pearled embroidery, elaborate cuffs and neckline to the himation; Christ making the blessing sign with his hand, the green chiton and orange himation embellished with red folds; both figures nimbate within a shallow recess and framed by a red border, inscription 'ΜΡ ΘΥ' for 'Mother of God' flanking the Virgin's halo, 'IC XC' for 'Jesus Christ' over the Child’s head; winged nimbate ‘Angel of God’ and nimbate Saint Matrona in rectangular panels on either side; split and repaired. 896 grams, 31.2 cm
Ex French gallery, Paris.
For the Orthodox believers, the Mother of God (Theotokos) carries a special meaning. The believers relate to her as a mother who suffered and lived through the death of her son, a figure not only of love and compassion, but also of fortitude and sacrifice.