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LOT 2236
Roman and Sasanian Style Gemstone Group
20TH CENTURY A.D.
3/8 - 1 in. (17 grams total, 10-25 mm).
Comprising eleven agate, glass and carnelian intaglios: three with an ibex; three with an eagle with spread wings; three with profile bust; one with a reclining horse; and one with a lamassu. [11, No Reserve]
ProvenanceProperty of a North London, UK, gentleman.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
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Greek Wooden Icon with Christ 'O Elkomenos'
Early 19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Depicting Christ dressed in a long purple tunica talaris embroidered with long central vertical gold clavi (stripes) and appliques on the cuffs and around the neck; the dress fastened at the waist by a rope; crowned with thorns and holding an olive branch in his hand; Greek inscription 'Ο ΕΛΚOΜΕΝΟΣ' (= the One who came [in the Name of God]), on the background, and three letters inside the nimbus representing the continuous divine self-existence of Christ as God ('O ѾN' = The Only One who always exists); tempera on wood. 303 grams, 19 x 15 cm
Property of a London, UK, gentleman collector. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
Christ, bound and crowned with thorns, is here represented before his Crucifixion. The icon is intended to depict the humility of Christ, ready to be raised on the cross, bringing peace to the humanity (olive branch). The purple robe represents the royalty of Christ, who nevertheless, despite being King of the Universe, humbles himself for the salvation of mankind. -
Demon Imp Car Bonnet Mascot
Mid 20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
Modelled in the round imp in crouching pose on a D-shaped base, hands held before the face; possibly Morris Motor Company mascot from 1930s. 87 grams, 86 mm
Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
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Silver Merchant's Ring with Monogram
15th-17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £650
With fluted shoulders and scooped edges to the bezel, pointillé border and Greek monogram of a cross with 'MHNλ' finials. 6.72 grams, 21.82 mm overall, 18.19 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2 , USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16)
Acquired 1960s-1990s. From the collection of the late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
