Reproduction Bronze Corinthian Helmet

With raised right hand, the left hand holding the Gospel, dressed in red tunic and dark-green garment (himation); covered with an elaborate silver oklad with repoussé and chased decoration, mounting bar to reverse, silver-coloured metal with reserved epigraphic panels and circular void to reveal painted icon beneath; separate two-piece gilt revetment, the upper nimbus with pierced edge and reserved capitals, set with four stones; the background panel bearing reserved tendril ornament; incised Cyrillic inscription 'Г[оспо]дь Вседержит[ель]' (= Lord Almighty) on the sides of Jesus; the Gospel with Cyrillic inscription, red foil embroidered in gold; incised three letters in Cyrillic capitals on the gilt nimbus 'ТѠ Ο И' (The only living One). 983 grams, 29 x 25 cm



Acquired on the UK art market. Private collection, London, UK. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D'Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12926-246332.

Comprising a wide hoop supporting a large oval bezel with piecrust edge, set with a two-tone sardonyx cameo depicting a profile bust of a female, her hair dressed in elaborate style, garment wrapper over her left shoulder leaving her right breast exposed. 6.05 grams, 26.27 mm overall, 19.10 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S, USA 9, Europe 20, Japan 19)



Private collection, UK.

Cross pommy pendant with monogram of an evangelist to each arm and central chi-rho christogram; reverse with geometric and other ornament. 7.81 grams, 45 mm



From the private collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the early 2000s.