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LOT 2094
Silver-Coloured Metal Ring with Bead Gem
LATE 20TH-21ST CENTURY A.D.
1 3/8 in. (29.60 grams, 35.90 mm overall, 19.62 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18)).
Thick hoop with openwork detailing, inset synthetic ruby cabochon to the bezel. [No Reserve]
ProvenancePrivate collection, UK.
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Georgian Gold Ring with Silver Skull
19th-20th century A.D.Estimate: £500 - 700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £250
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)
Private collection, Europe. Acquired on the English art market. -
Large White Marble Bust of Diana the Huntress
19th century A.D.Estimate: £2,500 - 3,500 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,250
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. -
Silver-Coloured Metal Ring with Calligraphic Gem
Late 20th-21st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
With broad hoop and vertical ribbing to the shoulders, plaque with inset cloison, nastaliq calligraphic text on a field of flowers and tendrils. 20.19 grams, 28.17 mm overall, 20.55 mm internal diameter (approximate size British U, USA 10, Europe 22.52, Japan 21)
Private collection, UK.
