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LOT 2016
Tudor Bronze Ring with Floral Bezel
CIRCA 16TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (3.80 grams, 25.45 mm overall, 20.34 mm internal diameter (approximate size British U, USA 10, Europe 22.52, Japan 21)).
With disc bezel, high-relief hexafoil with pellet centre, beaded rim. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx North London gentleman; formerly with Robin Symes Gallery, Mayfair, before 1999.
Private collection, Suffolk, UK.
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LOT 2016
Tudor Bronze Ring with Floral Bezel
Estimate £40 - 60€46 - 70 (for guidance only)$54 - 81 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Bronze Roman Coin and Framed Limited Edition Print
3rd century A.D. and laterEstimate: £30 - 40 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
The coin with radiate crown mounted on 22 carat gold foil, framed with an art print signed by the artist David McAllister, depicting scenes of Roman military activity; limited edition number 73/1150. 1.26 kg, 49.5 x 37.5 cm
UK gallery, early 2000s. Accompanied by a previous numbered certificate of authenticity.
David McAllister's exciting design is a 'one of a kind' work that portrays the might and riches of the Roman civilisation. This limited edition print is a celebration of the award-winning artist's lifetime dedication to historical paintings of the ancient world. To enhance appreciation of this rare and historic work, each print is signed and numbered by the artist. -
Russian Bronze Travel Icon with the Three Hierachs of Orthodoxy
19th century A.D.Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Depicting Saint Basil the Great, Saint Gregory the Theologian and Saint John Chrysostomus, all nimbate and holding their holy writings, under the vision of the Holy Mandylion; Saint Basil wearing a bishop's sakkos, the other two wearing the usual orthodox priest's garb, phelonia; all three wearing a brocade band, omophorion, with four crosses; inscriptions in Old Slavonic with the names of the Saints, on the Nimbus of Jesus, the letters 'O Ѡ N' (‘I AM’); names of the Saints in the background in Old Slavonic; framed by double moulding, the first decorated with crenellated elements, the second with arabesques. 270 grams, 11.5 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.
The icon is the so-called icon of the three hierarchs, Saint Gregory the Theologian (Gregory of Nazianzus), Saint Basil the Great (Basil of Caesarea) and Saint John Chrysostom, archbishop of Constantinople. All three were important fathers of the church who strove to clarify and crystallise Dogma, for the unity of the faith, of the Liturgy and the needs of philosophy and letters. -
Post Medieval Silver-Gilt 'Feare God Only' Posy Ring
Circa 18th century A.D.Estimate: £120 - 170 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Comprising a D-section hoop with plain exterior, inner face inscribed with 'Feare God only'. 2.99 grams, 22.24 mm overall, 18.65 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18)
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Suffolk, UK, gentleman.
