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LOT 1965
Tudor Bronze Clothes Hook Fasteners Group
16TH CENTURY A.D.
7/8 - 1 3/8 in. (12.2 grams total, 23-36 mm).
A mixed group of hooked fasteners including an openwork double-headed serpent; triangular with domed motif; openwork floral, discoid and rectangular type; each with suspension lug. [5, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of the late Graham Slater (1927-2024), Cambridge, UK, acquired 1980s-1990s.
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Tudor Decorated 'TENES LA [F]OY' Silver Posy Ring
15th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £845
Barrel-shaped in profile with beaded rims, diagonal bands of beading framing parcel-gilt bands with flower and tendril ornament; legend to inner face in italic capitals 'TENES LA [F]OY' (keep the faith). 2.49 grams, 21.42 mm overall, 18.09 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15)
Ex East Sussex private collection, 1970s-1980s. -
Cylinder Seal Electrotype Group
Late 19th-early 20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
Of academic interest, copper-coated lead seal impressions including presentation scenes, combat scenes, court scenes and others; some with cuneiform text. 278 grams total, 39-47 mm
Possibly made by the British Museum. From a West Country, UK, private collection. -
Replica of David Statue by Michelangelo
Late 19th-20th century A.D.Estimate: £600 - 800 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £300
A composition statue modelled after the Italian Renaissance masterpiece sculpted by Michelangelo, David depicted nude in a contrapposto position, carrying the weight on his right leg, holding the sling in his raised left hand, and the handle of the sling placed in his right hand, with a large ivy leaf covering his genitals; restored. 18.75 kg, 82.5 cm high
Private collection, London.
Michelangelo created the original sculpture between 1501 and 1504, and it was originally commissioned as one of a series of statues of twelve prophets. However, it was then placed in the public square in front of the Palazzo della Signoria.
