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LOT 2182
Post Medieval Silver Thimble with Initials AT
19TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (5.63 grams, 24 mm).
With regularly placed dimples, horizontal banding, initials 'AT' at base. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market in the early 2000s.
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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Life Size Marble Julian Style Bust
18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £28,600
Carved in the round, displaying an emperor or noble with thick hair cut in the Julian style and combed forward onto the brow; with finely-modelled features and stern expression; mounted on a custom-made stand. 33 kg total, 68 cm including stand
Acquired on the German art market. European private collection, 1970s-early 2000s. Acquired from the above; thence by descent. Private collection, London, UK. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12791-234562. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
The bust is characteristic of the taste that prevailed in France since the Italian wars of Napoleon. The quality of the carving is high and stylistically recalls the school of Antonio Canova. -
Post Medieval Bronze Crotal Bell Group
17th-18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
All with suspension loop, slot to underside and vents above; some with incised decoration. 375 grams total, 27-40 mm
Found East Anglia, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Georgian Silver Fob Seal with Cockerel
16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
Composed of an openwork stem and oval matrix displaying a cockerel in profile; accompanied by an impression. 3.66 grams, 23 mm
Acquired on the UK art market in the early 2000s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
