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LOT 0353
Post Medieval Statue of Saint Nicholas
16TH-17TH CENTURY A.D. OR LATER
43 1/4 in. (1.10 m high).
A ceramic statue of St Nicholas standing in episcopal attire with stole and pallium, pectoral cross and mitre; his hands spread in a benevolent gesture, head turned slightly downwards; rosette and other detailing to the robes and headgear; integral rectangular base; repaired.
ProvenanceEnglish private collection.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11675-199817.
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LOT 0353
Post Medieval Statue of Saint Nicholas
Estimate £3,000 - 4,000€3,480 - 4,640 (for guidance only)$4,050 - 5,400 (for guidance only)
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Post Medieval Stone Roundel with Battle Scene
17th-18th century A.D. or earlierEstimate: £3,000 - 4,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,500
A substantial stone tondo or roundel displaying a battle scene between the Greeks and Gauls composed of a nude warrior mounted on horseback charging right across a bridge, trampling a figure below and battling a warrior holding shield and brandishing a spear; mounted on a custom-made display stand. 14.3 kg total, 26.5 cm high cm including stand
Acquired in the 1990s. with Hotel Des Ventes De Monte, Monaco, 14 December 2021, lot 10. English private collection. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11695-199818. -
Half Life-Size Post Medieval Wooden Painted St George and Mount Statue
18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £8,450
A dynamic horse and mounted St George figure in wood; the helmetted rider with billowing cloak; gesso and polychrome; approximately half life-size; mounted on an elaborate custom-made display stand; repaired. 76 kg, 1.77 m high including stand
English private collection. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11672-199837.
Likely derived from a religious scene. The timber shows some old insect flight holes and we are advised that this piece has been recently treated with Permethrin, as a precaution. -
Greek Saint Paraskevi Icon
17th century A.D.Estimate: £1,200 - 1,700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £500
A tempera on wood icon depicting Saint Paraskevi of Rome holding a gold cross in her right hand, dressed in a light blue chiton and a red maphorion embroidered with stars and worn over a light blue veil, the gilt halo with red spot decoration; mounted on a later frame. 990 grams, 35.3 x 24.5 cm
Property of a London lady, part of her family's collection.
Saint Paraskevi is considered in the Orthodox world as the protector of sick people. Religious icon images of the saint were considered to hold powers to help in healing from various ailments, keeping the family well, and protecting against evil intentions. There was an ancient custom in the Orthodox world of bringing fruit and vegetables to the church to sanctify them on the day of Saint Paraskevi and keep them in the house as a talisman.
