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LOT 1399
Tudor 'Thames' Pipe Clay Bishop Chess Piece
CIRCA 16TH CENTURY A.D.
1 3/4 in. (18.1 grams, 45 mm high).
An acephalic clay chess piece representing a Bishop, with detailing to his robes and their voluminous sleeves. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound on the Thames foreshore, London, UK.
Acquired on the UK antiques market between 1974-1985.
Albert Ward collection, Essex, UK.
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Post Medieval Reclining Female Statue
Late 19th-early 20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,300
A bronze study of a reclining nymph on a draped chaise longue, nude with head tilted back and lips sensuously parted, left hand stroking her luxuriant hair, right hand lifting a fold of the cloth cover, left leg bent and held beneath the right leg, cushioned headrest with tassel; hollow to the underside; unsigned. 5.4 kg, 34 cm long
English private collection. -
Marble Statue of Kneeling Venus
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £14,950
A marble copy of the kneeling Venus (original in the Vatican Museums), crouching on an octagonal base; the arms raised in expressive pose, head tilted, hair drawn up in a chignon; lettering to base 'KNEELING VENUS' and 'ROME'. 135 kg, 88.5 cm high
French collection, 1960s-early 2000s. From an important Paris gallery, France. with Auktionshaus Kaupp GmbH, Salzburg, Germany, 25 September 2016. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11688-199351.
The statue is modelled on an ancient original, commonly thought to represent Aphrodite. The original statue of the Crouching Venus was excavated in Salona (modern Solin near Split, Croatia). It was purchased for the Vatican Museums from where it was confiscated by the French under Napoleon, and subsequently returned to the Vatican in 1816. -
Post Medieval Bronze 'LOVE' Posy Ring
18th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
A slender bronze posy ring inscribed 'LOVE' to the interior and other worn inscription; hoop split. 0.99 grams, 19.90 mm overall, 17.52 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M 1/2, USA 6 1/4, Europe 13.09, Japan 12)
Acquired circa 2010. From an old Essex, UK, collection.
