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LOT 2185
Tudor Bronze Purse Bar
16TH CENTURY A.D.
1 3/8 in. (15.9 grams, 34 mm).
With horizontal bar, ribbed finials, vertical swivel and rectangular suspension loop. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of the late Graham Slater (1927-2024), Cambridge, UK, acquired 1980s-1990s.
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Post Medieval Marble Portrait of the Greek Goddess Hera
17th-18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £5,980
Modelled in the round with gracile features, braided hair, arched diadem to the brow. 32 kg, 42 cm high including stand
Private collection, England. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.13081-249676.
The type of sculpture seems to be inspired by the type of the Barberini Hera, a Roman copy from the imperial age, today in the Chiaramonti Museum (Vatican Museums). The sculpture was discovered by the antiquarian Leonardo Agostini in the late 17th century, during excavations on the Viminal Hill. The site was located beneath the convent affiliated with the church of San Lorenzo in Panisperna, an area known to have hosted the ancient Baths of Olympiades. Its identification as the Barberini Hera was established by its early owner, Cardinal Francesco Barberini. -
Large Carved Marble Statue of a Headless Maiden Holding a Dove
19th century A.D.Estimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £500
Her body depicted in a contrapposto pose with the weight on her right leg, resting her right hand on large plant leaves that surround her; a sheer garment wrapped around her body and plaited over her right shoulder; holding a dove against her chest with her left hand. 51.5 kg, 80 cm high
Private collection, London. -
Russian Orthodox Enamelled Bronze Travel Icon with Saints Boris and Gleb
19th century A.D.Estimate: £250 - 350 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £135
Saint Boris and Saint Gleb depicted on horseback wearing Russian medieval armour, holding a cross standard and a sword, each wearing a conical helmet; on the right upper corner, the hand of God. 260 grams, 10.7 cm
Acquired from Chris Martin-Zakheim, Iconastas, 5 Piccadilly Arcade, London SW1. From the private collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the early 2000s.
Boris and Gleb were the sons of Vladimir of Kyiv, the first Christian Prince of Rus; they were killed in 1015 and 1019 in the civil struggles for the succession to the throne, and sanctified for their faith. Standards with their image were worn by the medieval Russian army.
