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LOT 1887
Renaissance Gold Tooled Leather Book Box
FRANCE, 16TH CENTURY A.D.
8 1/4 x 6 1/8 x 2 1/8 in. (395 grams, 21 x 15.5 x 5.5 cm).
Wooden-framed carry-case and lid with leather covering and gilt tooling to four faces; sprung catch and plate, countersunk hinges; underside and interior not covered. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired from Boccador Gallery, Paris, France.
Property of a North American gallery.
Accompanied by a copy of a previous catalogue information page.
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Russian Icon with Virgin of Kazan with the Blessing Child
19th-20th century A.D.Estimate: £500 - 700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £278
Painted on a wooden board with mounting slots and panels to the reverse, gessoed surface with painting of the Virgin of Kazan, head of Mary with gilded nimbus and russet-coloured veil, standing infant Jesus similarly nimbate with right hand raised in the pax gesture; gilt monograms to the upper corners and title to the lower left corner. 968 grams, 31 cm high
Fine condition.
Ex property of a London lady, part of her family's collection.
The original icon, also known as the Theotokos of Kazan, is thought to have originated in Constantinople in the 13th century before it was taken to Russia. When the Turks took over Kazan in 1438, the icon was most probably hidden to keep it safe. Ivan the Terrible liberated Kazan in 1552, and the town was destroyed by fire in 1579, after which the icon was found and brought to the Church of Saint Nicholas. It was subsequently stolen in 1904 and never found again, though there are many copies in existence. -
Mixed Silver-Coloured Metal Ring Group
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Most with glass cabochon or disc inlay to the bezel. 87 grams total, 27-34 mm
Ex London art market, Mayfair, London, UK, 1990s. -
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Stone Weight Collection
20th century A.D. or earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £13
Composed of spherical, coin-shaped and tubular weights, together with examples of hexagonal and octagonal cross-section; carved using a veined stone. 76 grams total, 26-42 mm
Ex Simmons Gallery, London E11, UK, in the 1990s. From a North London collection.
