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LOT 2012
Russian Orthodox Enamelled Bronze Icon with St. Nicholas
19TH CENTURY A.D.
4 in. (163 grams, 10.2 cm).
Travel icon with hinged doors, featuring Saint Nicholas with a book in his left hand and making the gesture of blessing with his right, dressed as a bishop with a sticharion, covered by an omophorion, and surmounted by an epitrachelion embroidered with crosses; the saint flanked by Jesus and Virgin Mary, Christ holding the gospel, Mary holding the bishop’s epitrachelion. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx P. Chapman collection, 1980s-1990s.
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LOT 2012
Russian Orthodox Enamelled Bronze Icon with St. Nicholas
Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
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Georgian Gold Ring with Silver Skull
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Beaded wire hoop with applied silver skull motif; usage wear to inner face. 2.93 grams, 25.00 mm overall, 16.81 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M, USA 6, Europe 12.46, Japan 12)
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German Carnelian Cameo of Maria Theresa Mounted in a Brooch
18th century A.D.Estimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £500
Skilfully carved cameo depicting the jewelled profile bust of Maria Theresa facing right, the background is highly polished, whilst the relief is rendered with contrasting polished and matt elements; the high-carat gold brooch setting likely original to the jewel and set with a border of blister pearls. 9.69 grams, 37 mm
Acquired on the European art market.
Maria Theresa Walburga Amalia Christina (c.1717-80) was ruler of the Habsburg dominions from 1740 until she died in 1780, and the only woman to hold the position suo jure. She was the sovereign of Austria, Hungary, Croatia, Bohemia, Transylvania, Mantua, Milan, Lodomeria and Galicia, the Austrian Netherlands, and Parma. -
Post Medieval Silver Clasped Hands Holding Heart Ring
17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Claddagh ring with D-section hoop and the bezel formed as a heart held by two hands, topped by a crown. 1.96 grams, 22.10 mm overall, 19.19 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18)
From a UK collection formed in the 1980s. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
