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LOT 1976
Post Medieval Portrait Cameo Collection
18TH-19TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 - 1 3/8 in. (40 grams total, 29-36 mm).
Comprising: malachite cameo with a profile bust of a clean-shaven man wearing an ivy leaf wreath; a domed amethyst-coloured glass intaglio with a deeply engraved bust of a young maiden, inscribed 'C. BROWN F.T.' below; a domed glass intaglio with nimbate Jesus making a blessing gesture. [3]
ProvenanceAcquired on the European art market.
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Large Rock Crystal Pendant with Cross
Italy, 17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,900
Transparent hexagonal slice of polished rock crystal engraved with the Arma Christi, instruments of the passion, relating to the crucifixion of Christ. 32.3 grams, 84 mm
Acquired on the European art market. -
Sasanian Style Gold Ring with Cupid and Chariot
18th century A.D.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £200
Slender hoop with cell set with a carnelian intaglio of Cupid driving a chariot pulled by two swans; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 1.62 grams, 22.03 mm overall, 18.31 x 16.45 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14)
Private collection, Europe. Acquired on the English art market. -
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Gold and Enamelled Pendant for the Order of Saint Dominic
Spain, circa 1630 A.D.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,000
Bifacial openwork pendant decorated with black and white enamel, featuring a central cross with fleur-de-lys terminals, the border decorated with alternating lozenges and annulets; some re-enamelling. 18.33 grams, 56 mm
Acquired on the European art market. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13401-257987.
