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LOT 2191
Post Medieval Painted Wooden Figure of Christ
17TH CENTURY A.D.
16 3/4 in. (444 grams, 42.7 cm).
A carved figure of crucified Jesus Christ with suspension holes on both hands and crossed legs, wearing loincloth tied on a side, set with small red glass cabochons, painted with dark red strokes representing blood; written '500' in black ink to the reverse; possibly Spanish colonial workmanship; some repairs done, chipped. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a London gentleman, from his grandfather's collection formed before the early 1970s.
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 'Peerman' Splint Holder
Austria, 18th century A.D.Estimate: £800 - 1,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £400
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Post Medieval Marble Head of a Woman
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
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Acquired 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. -
Sicilian Gold Earrings with Droplets
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Each a slender hoop with openwork filigree palmette to the inner face and openwork filigree bar to the underside with small pendant drops and openwork bell with biconical and other drops attached to the rim. 12.18 grams total, 48-51 mm
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