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LOT 1879
Ring with Blue Bead
20TH CENTURY A.D.
1 3/8 in. (23.89 grams, 34.34 mm overall, 19.46 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S 1/2, USA 9 1/4, Europe 20.63, Japan 19)).
A silver-coloured metal finger ring with inset blue glass bead to the bezel. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceProperty of a South West London gentleman.
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Russian Wooden Icon with Virgin of Kazan
17th-18th century A.D.Estimate: £3,000 - 4,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,500
Painted on board with mounting panels to the reverse, gessoed surface with central painting of the Virgin of Kazan (also called the Virgin of Tenderness) in a recess, comprising the bust of Mary and standing figure of infant Jesus, both nimbate, monograms to the upper corners; miniature figures of Saints Peter and Paul to the border; on each side of the head of the Virgin inscriptions 'ΜΡ' and 'ΘΥ' (Μήτηρ (τοῦ) Θεοῦ = Mother of God), inscription in Greek letters 'ΙϹ ΧϹ' (ΙΗϹΟΥϹ ΧΡΙϹΤΟϹ = Jesus Christ) above the child, three letters (only two visible) inside the nimbus of Christ representing the continuous divine self-existence of Christ as God ('O ѾN' = The Only One who always exists); Yaroslavl School. 1.39 kg, 32 cm high
Fine condition.
Ex property of a London lady, part of her family's collection. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no. 11544-196360.
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. -
Post Medieval Wooden Carving of a Walking Gentleman
Circa 19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Dressed in a peaked cap, smock, ankle-length trousers and clogs, standing holding a churchwarden smoking pipe to his mouth with his left hand and with his right hand leaning on a stout walking stick; coopered pannier to his back with contents partly protruding at the top, small basket beside his right foot, octagonal base with recess to the underside; probable Dutch workmanship. 1.76 kg, 47 cm high
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. -
Bactrian Style Lapis Lazuli Bead Necklace
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Mainly fusiform, square-section and polyhedral types with square-section tapering dangles. 38.4 grams, 41 cm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.
