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LOT 2339
Russian Orthodox Icon with Saint Nicholas
20TH CENTURY A.D.
7 x 5 3/4 in. (188 grams, 17.7 x 14.4 cm).
The nimbate saint holding an open book in his left hand and his right hand raised in a blessing gesture; painted wooden board with metal riza, an old Russian export certificate taped at the back. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired from Derby Antiques Fair, 2003.
Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.
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Ottoman Style Silver-Coloured Metal Ring with Cabochon
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Keeled hoop with foliate motifs on the shoulders, raised bezel set with an agate. 8.88 grams, 37.80 mm overall, 18.21 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14)
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Ottoman Style Silver-Coloured Metal Ring with Blue Cabochon
19th-20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
Comprising a rectangular-section hoop with the shoulders formed as opposing bird-heads, the edge of the bezel decorated with similar motifs and set with a blue cabochon, likely sodalite. 8.44 grams, 29.83 mm overall, 19.82 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15)
Prior English collection of Mr A.H.D. Property of a West Northamptonshire, UK, gentleman. Accompanied by an Ancient Art certificate of authenticity. -
Large White Marble Bust of Diana the Huntress
19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,690
The goddess shown in an elegant pose with her head turned to the right and her gaze directed upwards, wearing a laurel leaf crown and a loose garment covering her left breast, leaving the right one exposed, narrow quiver strap crossing over her right shoulder; her hair dressed in soft waves and pulled to a chignon at the nape of her neck; old repair on the neck. 66.5 kg, 68 cm high
Acquired on the UK art market. Private collection, London. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.13080-246797.
In the 19th century, many studies of the hunter goddess were inspired by the 'Diana of Versailles', a 2nd-century Roman version in the Greek tradition of iconography, today in the collection of the Louvre Museum, Paris, France.
