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LOT 0375
Statue of a Saint or Apostle
CIRCA 17TH CENTURY A.D.
38 5/8 in. (93 kg, 98 cm high).
A marble statue of a saint or apostle modelled in the round, standing, wearing a floor-length simple robe draped over his right shoulder and open to his left elbow; his head held erect and slightly turned, long bead resting on his chest; in his hands, a chalice or cup from which to pour the baptismal water.
ProvenanceAcquired between the 1970s and 1980s.
From the private collection of John Watson, Cambridge, UK, who worked for the Anthropology and Archaeology Museum, Downing Street, Cambridge.
Situated in his garden for at least 30 years.
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LOT 0375
Statue of a Saint or Apostle
Estimate £1,200 - 1,700€1,390 - 1,970 (for guidance only)$1,620 - 2,300 (for guidance only)
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Stuart Period Gold, Rock Crystal and White Enamel Ring
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A gold ring composed of a slender hoop embellished with tapering, white enamelled shoulders with black enamelled flourishes, fluted box collet setting, set with a pink foil back and table-cut rock crystal; accompanied by a vintage ring box. 1.89 grams, 21.50 mm overall, 16.63 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L 1/2, USA 6, Europe 11.87, Japan 11)
Valued by Bentley & Skinner, Piccadilly, London W1, 2016. Property of an East Sussex collector. Accompanied by a copy of the Bentley & Skinner insurance valuation. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11669-197584.
The V & A Museum explains that during the '...Renaissance, the ring developed from the simple forms of the medieval period into a miniature work of art, combining the skills of the chaser, engraver and enameller as well as the stone cutter. -
Statuette of Demeter in Lapis Lazuli
18th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £127
A free-standing Grand Tour statuette of the goddess Demeter, carved from brilliant blue lapis lazuli; modelled in the round standing on an integral polygonal base, wearing a floor-length peplos and mantle, holding a cornucopia. 14.4 grams, 55 mm
Fine condition, right arm lost in antiquity.
Private UK collection. Property of a Cambridgeshire gentleman. -
Amethyst Bead Necklace
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
A necklace composed of graduated amethyst beads of facetted type. 99 grams, 42 cm long
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.
