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LOT 2033
Post Medieval Stained Glass Window Pane
CIRCA 16TH-17TH CENTURY A.D.
9 7/8 in. (260 grams, 25 cm high).
Featuring lead cames and suspension loops with chain; central painted image depicting a richly dressed gentleman standing on a tiled floor with arquebus and bandolier with suspended powder flasks. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1990s-early 2000s.
East Anglian private collection.
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Elizabethan Period Ceramic Fire Brick Group
Circa 16th century A.D.Estimate: £120 - 170 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £48
Each differently sized and displaying a design in relief, including figural scenes, shields flanking a candlestick, scrolling foliage and facing busts within cartouches with elaborate borders. 6.25 kg total, 13.2 -14.2 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection. -
Painted Wooden Icon of Virgin and Child
19th-20th century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £65
Mary cradling the infant Christ, Greek text in the field with inscription 'ΜΡ ΘΥ' for 'Mother of God' flanking the Virgin's halo, 'IC XC' for 'Jesus Christ' over the Child's head; to the right a Greek inscription 'ΟΔΙΓΗΤΡΙΑ' (Odighitria); some restoration; a handwritten inscription and a cross to the reverse in Greek, reading 'Eufemia Papadimitriou - born on March, 30, 1932, on Thursday, at the 5.00 p.m.; Vasilios Papadimitriou - born on March, 15, 1934, on Thursday, at the 3.00 p.m.' 614 grams, 29 cm
The timber shows some old insect flight holes and we are advised that this piece has been recently treated with Permthrin, as a precaution.
Ex French gallery, Paris.
The icon belongs to the category of Virgin 'Galaktotrophousa' (Γαλακτοτροφουσα, meaning “the Milk-Giver”) celebrated on third July, and showing Mary breast-feeding Jesus. The ancient typology dates from the 6th century A.D. and resided in St. Sabbas’ lavra (a type of monastic community). -
Post Medieval Silver-Gilt Dress Hook Fastener
16th century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £80
Comprising a plate of three lobes with slotted bar to the reverse and substantial hook above, three domes to the obverse each with loops of filigree enclosing a group of three annulets and a granule, large floral element to the centre. 7.3 grams, 27 mm
Fine condition.
Acquired in London in 1990. Property of a Kent gentleman.
