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LOT 0423
Post Medieval Siena Majolica Armorial Floor Tile from Piccolomini Library
TUSCANY, SIENA, CIRCA 1502 A.D.
5 7/8 in. (340 grams, 15 cm).
A triangular majolica armorial floor tile from the Piccolomini Library, Siena; showing a crescent moon on blue background, scrollwork border. [No Reserve]
Provenancewith Christie's South Kensington, 1 October 2013, no.351 [Part].
Ex central London gallery.
The Piccolomini Library adjoins the Siena Cathedral, a medieval Roman Catholic Marian church consecrated in 1215. It houses illuminated choir books and frescoes painted probably based on designs by Raphael, that tell the life story of Pope Pius II, Siena's favourite son.
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LOT 0423
Post Medieval Siena Majolica Armorial Floor Tile from Piccolomini Library
Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,600
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Carnelian Bead Necklace
19th century A.D. or earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £104
Composed of graduated polished carnelian beads of mainly biconical and annular form; hook-and-eye clasp. 36.2 grams, 53 cm long
Private U.K. family collection formed in the early 1970s. The property of Mr and Mrs P.R. of East Sussex. Thence by descent to family members. -
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Framed Watercolour Painting
India, 19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
A textual panel with a figural scene in watercolour at the centre, polychrome floral border; mounted in a reveal and a glazed wooden frame. 1.14 kg, 42.2 x 30.2 cm
Fine condition.
Acquired on the UK art market, 1980s-1990s. The Woodbridge collection of Indo-Persian art. -
Tudor Period Silver Hook Fastener and Hat Ornament Collection
Circa 16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
Including composite rosette button, openwork hooked tag and other types; many of these objects are published in the Detector Finds book series as well as Buttons & Fasteners 500BC-1840AD. 12.3 grams total, 14-21 mm
From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.
