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LOT 0379
Renaissance Bronze Glove Ring with an Inkwell
ITALIAN, 17TH-18TH CENTURY A.D.
2 1/2 in. (115 grams, 64.40 mm overall, 22.38 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Y 1/2, USA 12 1/4, Europe 28.2, Japan 27)).
Flat-section hoop with raised rim to each edge, tubular shank with frieze of robed figures between decorated arches and with pendant fronds above; domed lid with hinge and catch, stepped rim and chamber.
ProvenancePrivate collection, UK.
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LOT 0379
Renaissance Bronze Glove Ring with an Inkwell
Estimate £700 - 900€810 - 1,040 (for guidance only)$950 - 1,220 (for guidance only)
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Russian Orthodox Enamelled Bronze Travel Icon with Saint Nicholas
19th century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
Representing Saint Nicholas of Mira, with a Gospel in his left hand and making the gesture of blessing with his right, dressed as a bishop, with sticharion, covered by omophorion, and surmounted by an epitrachelion, all embroidered with crosses; the saint flanked by Jesus and Virgin Mary, Christ holding the Gospel, Mary the bishop’s epitrachelion; Cyrillic inscriptions 'Saint Nikolaos the Wonderworker (СВЯТЫЙ НИКОЛА ЧУДОТВОРЕЦ), Iesus Christos (ΙΣ ΧC) and Mother of God (ΜΡ ΘΥ)' on the enamelled background. 341 grams, 12.1 cm
Acquired from Chris Martin-Zakheim, Iconastas, 5 Piccadilly Arcade, London SW1. From the private collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the early 2000s.
The icon features meticulous craftsmanship typical of Orthodox iconography. The enamel colors, despite the passage of time, retain their vibrant intensity, highlighting the key elements of the depicted images. The refined details and use of enamel give depth and luminosity to the icon, making it a precious example of the Russian Orthodox tradition.
