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LOT 1999
Tudor 'Published' Bronze Clothes Fastener Collection
16TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 - 1 1/2 in. (27.8 grams total, 29-40 mm).
Mainly rosette and openwork scroll types; many of these objects are published in the Detector Finds book series and Buttons & Fasteners 500 BC-AD 1840. [10, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.
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Terracotta Head of a Bearded Man
Circa 16th-17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,690
Hollow-formed with wavy hair and beard, trim moustache, mouth slightly open; mounted on a custom-made stand. 5.75 kg total, 33.5 cm including stand
Private collection, England. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12305-215650. -
Bowl with Figures and Calligraphy
Late 19th century A.D.Estimate: £120 - 170 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £67
Carinated and decorated with figures and panels of calligraphy between geometric bands. 1 kg, 20.2 cm wide
Fine condition.
Acquired on the UK art market, 2000s. Property of a Suffolk gentleman. -
Bone Corpus Christi
17th-18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Carved in the half-round with head tilted and separately carved arms extended, crown of thorns to the brow and loincloth gathered at the hip; feet crossed and pierced with a mounting pin. 21.4 grams, 10 cm
From the private collection of the late Victor Brox.
