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LOT 1995
Silver Fob Seal Collection with Calligraphic Gemstones
CIRCA 19TH CENTURY A.D.
1 - 1 1/8 in. (10.6 grams total, 24-29 mm).
One composed of an openwork trefoil stem and oval base set with a polished stone bearing a calligraphic inscription in Arabic; one featuring a leaf-shaped openwork handle with rectangular base set with polished carnelian bearing an Arabic(?) calligraphic inscription. [2]
ProvenanceFrom a family collection formed 1900-1950; by descent circa 1980.
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LOT 1995
Silver Fob Seal Collection with Calligraphic Gemstones
Estimate £200 - 300€230 - 350 (for guidance only)$270 - 410 (for guidance only)
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Large Calligraphic Gem in Silver Coloured Ring
Late 20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
Facetted hoop with fluted shoulders and large oval bezel set with a polished green gemstone, engraved with calligraphic Arabic script with floral embellishments. 28.4 grams, 34.25 mm overall, 21.39 mm internal diameter (approximate size British X, USA 11 1/2, Europe 26.29, Japan 25)
London collection since the 1980s. Property of a Canadian family. -
Nishapur Style Buff Ware Bowl with Figure
20th century A.D. and earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £364
Formed with a carinated body and ring foot; decorated with green and yellow glazed panels to the external face, the interior displaying a central figure, apparently crowned, flanked by two 'offerants', two peacocks in the field below; heavily restored. 682 grams, 21.5 cm wide
British private collection. with old label to base: '20 / A. Lane / CATALOUE / NISHAPUR / 10TH C'. -
Roman Style Marble Statuette with Red Pigment
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
Carved marble statuette of a nude male standing with arms extended laterally and legs together; socket to each shoulder and the neck; red pigment accentuating the musculature. 1.2 kg, 25.5 cm
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector. London collection, 2016.