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LOT 0196
Syro-Hittite Horse and Rider
EARLY 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
6 in. (317 grams total, 15 cm high including stand).
A ceramic horse and rider figure, the animal modelled standing facing, with stub legs, ears pinned backwards, stylised detailing to the eyes and muzzle; the rider shown mounted sideways indicating a female rider, holding the horse's cropped mane with the left hand, the right hand extended outwards, pinched face with applied circular eyes, detailing to conical headpiece; mounted on a custom-made display base.
ProvenanceCollection of a deceased London gentleman, 1979-1999, by descent.
Accompanied by a copy of the thermoluminescence analysis report no.N122k29 from Oxford Authentication.
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Islamic Marble Sundial Made By Sheikh Abol Hassan Mansor Saif
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £9,100
A rare rectangular marble shadow clock or sundial with three chamfered edges, scrolls and foliate tendrils framing panels of Kufic script to the sides reading, to the left 'Mohammed is his messenger of God' and to the right 'There is no God but Allah'; also inscribed with the maker's name to the front: Sheikh Abol Hassan Mansor Saif; with a sun dial to the upper face framed by a rope border; copper-alloy spike to the upper face to accept the gnomon. 64.7 kg, 71 cm wide
From an important Paris gallery, France. with Antiquite Brocante Chateau, Vente Encher, 6 March 2009. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13022-199340. -
Framed Persian Watercolour Painting by Nezami
17th-18th century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
A watercolour showing two figures seated facing in a landscape, beneath a tree, the older male figure reading from a book to the younger, possibly his son, gilt embellishments to their rich clothing and books, signed Nezami bottom left under the seated man; set in a reveal within a glazed wooden frame. 503 grams, 31 x 23.5 cm
Fine condition.
Acquired on the UK art market, 1980s-1990s. The Woodbridge collection of Indo-Persian art. -
Luristan Standing Ibex
1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £120
A copper-alloy ibex statuette modelled standing on a tiered plinth, suspension loop to base of neck; mounted on a custom-made display base. 45 grams total, 58 mm high including stand
Acquired before the early 1970s. Ex London, UK, gallery. Property of a London gentleman.
