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LOT 1902
Romano-Egyptian Style Geometric Glass Inlay
20TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/2 in. (15.4 grams, 40 mm).
Square in plan with panel of white and grey striped glass placed across the angles. [No Reserve]
ProvenancePrivate collection of a London, UK, gentleman, acquired between 1965-2020.
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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Stained Glass Panel with the Pentecost
Flemish, 19th century A.D. or earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £1,430
In late 15th century style, showing praying nimbate Mary at the centre, dressed in a blue cloak and a long white cassock, Mary Magdalene at her side with her head raised towards the sky; eleven Apostles surrounding the women, dressed in long tunics and cloaks, receiving the Holy Spirit in the form of small tongues resting on their heads; architectural background and Flemish inscription ‘DE ZENDING VAN DE HEILIGE GEEST’ (The Descent of the Holy Spirit) below; some restoration. 4.5 kg, 65 x 53.5 cm
Some restoration.
From a war-damaged church in Belgium. Ex property of a late Northumberland collector. From a private collection, Derbyshire, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
The scene represents the Christian feast of the Pentecost, described in Acts, 2,1-4, when the eleven Apostles, gathered in Jerusalem together with Mary Mother of God and Mary of Magdala (the latter only according to some traditions) received the Holy Spirit as a mighty rushing wind and under the form of tongues of fire. According to the Christian tradition, this event represents the fulfilment of the promise that Christ will baptise his followers with the Holy Spirit and fire. -
Bactrian Style Lapis Lazuli Bead Necklace String
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Composed of alternating grooved cylindrical and spherical beads, interspersed with small cylindrical beads; restrung. 34.95 grams, 41 cm
Ex London, UK, gentleman, 2000s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Western Asiatic Style Mixed Stone Bead Necklace with Stamp Seals and Amulets
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £247
A restrung designer necklace composed agate, amethyst, rock crystal, sodalite, and other beads in various shapes, interspersed with various amulets and four domed stamp seals, large pendant to the centre with engraved detailing. 194 grams, 68 cm
From the family collection of a Hampstead gentleman; formerly acquired in the 1980s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
