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LOT 2072
Rock Crystal Fish
20TH CENTURY A.D.
5 in. (17 grams, 49 mm).
Carved in the half-round with a stylised silhouette, hatched scale and dashed fin detailing, puffy cheek and a small eye. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceLondon collection since the 1980s.
Property of a Canadian family.
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Carnelian Calligraphic Gemstone Collection
Circa 18th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
Comprising: one square with nasta'liq inscription; one similar. octagonal with date; two ellipsoid with compressed text; one discoid with large lettering. 6.99 grams total, 12-15 mm
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector. London collection, 2016. -
Framed Watercolour Painting of a Nobleman's Residence
Persia, 20th century A.D.Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £40
With two servants bringing lidded chafing dishes of food to the crouching male wearing a helmet and cuirass with a shield at his feet; below, an attendant in helmet and riding coat holds the reins of the horse; panels of nastaliq text above and below; mounted in a glazed wooden frame. 1.16 kg, 47.5 x 32.3 cm
Very fine condition.
Acquired on the UK art market, 1980s-1990s. The Woodbridge collection of Indo-Persian art. -
Gold Viking Style Bar Bracelet
20th century A.D. or earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £260
Penannular type with facetted section. 9.16 grams, 48 mm
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.
