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LOT 1946
Tudor Period and Later Iron Padlock Collection
CIRCA 16TH-17TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/2 - 3 1/8 in. (544 grams total, 38-80 mm).
Comprising a variety of types of padlocks, most retaining their arm and ceased in the locked position. [8]
ProvenanceAcquired 1990s-early 2000s.
East Anglian private collection.
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Painted Wooden Icon of Virgin and Child
19th-20th century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £65
Mary cradling the infant Christ, Greek text in the field with inscription 'ΜΡ ΘΥ' for 'Mother of God' flanking the Virgin's halo, 'IC XC' for 'Jesus Christ' over the Child's head; to the right a Greek inscription 'ΟΔΙΓΗΤΡΙΑ' (Odighitria); some restoration; a handwritten inscription and a cross to the reverse in Greek, reading 'Eufemia Papadimitriou - born on March, 30, 1932, on Thursday, at the 5.00 p.m.; Vasilios Papadimitriou - born on March, 15, 1934, on Thursday, at the 3.00 p.m.' 614 grams, 29 cm
The timber shows some old insect flight holes and we are advised that this piece has been recently treated with Permthrin, as a precaution.
Ex French gallery, Paris.
The icon belongs to the category of Virgin 'Galaktotrophousa' (Γαλακτοτροφουσα, meaning “the Milk-Giver”) celebrated on third July, and showing Mary breast-feeding Jesus. The ancient typology dates from the 6th century A.D. and resided in St. Sabbas’ lavra (a type of monastic community). -
Egyptian Painting of the Nile and Pyramids
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Signed in the bottom right corner; framed and glazed with sloops for suspension to the reverse. 841 grams, 37.3 cm
Ex Albert Ward collection, Essex, UK. -
Post Medieval Stained Glass Window Pane
Circa 16th-17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
Featuring lead cames and suspension loops with chain; central painted image depicting a richly dressed gentleman standing on a tiled floor with arquebus and bandolier with suspended powder flasks. 260 grams, 25 cm high
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection.
