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LOT 1860
Post Medieval Sandstone Monk
WESTERN EUROPE, 17TH-18TH CENTURY A.D.
5 5/8 in. (600 grams, 14.2 cm high).
Carved with semi-naturalistic facial features and a tonsured head, wearing a hooded cloak with ample sleeves, seated reading from the gospels held open on his lap.
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market.
Property of an East Sussex, UK, gentleman.
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Post Medieval Dutch Glazed Ceramic Tile Group
Circa 17th-18th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Comprising blue and white glazed floral and geometric schemes. 4.76 kg total, 13 x 13 - 13.5 x 13.5 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection. -
Stuart Period Silver Charles II and Katherine of Braganza Wedding Cufflinks
17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
Button links with flaming hearts over crossed arrows joined by an oval loop. 2.17 grams, 21 mm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Somerset collector, UK, since at least the early 2000s.
Cufflinks and other dress fittings such as buttons featuring the hearts design were originally conceived to commemorate the marriage of king Charles II of England to Catherine of Braganza in 1662, although various designs continued as a general symbol of love and/or marriage. -
Tudor Period and Later Iron Padlock Collection
Circa 16th-17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Comprising a variety of types of padlocks, most retaining their arm and ceased in the locked position. 443 grams total, 4-11.5 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection.
