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LOT 2323
Victorian Cased Brass Microscope by John Browning
CIRCA 1880 A.D.
11 x 6 7/8 x 5 5/8 in. (2.41 kg total, 28 x 17.5 x 14.3 cm).
A monocular microscope with a mechanical stage, a box containing glass slides, and other accessories, housed in a mahogany case with a handle.
ProvenanceFrom the vendor's grandfather, thence by descent.
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Stone Head of a Goddess
Likely 19th-20th century A.D. or earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £169
Life-sized female head with abundant wavy hair, covered by the folds of a palla; mounted on a custom-made stand. 21.4 kg total, 45.8 cm high including stand
Private collection, France. -
Roman Style Artefact Group
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
Including: a figurine of Venus bending to fasten her shoe, a cup with looped bars beneath the handles, and a bust with a hinged lid to the crown. 3.34 kg total, 12.7-27 cm
Acquired on the UK art market. -
Russian Orthodox Enamelled Bronze Travel Icon with Saint Nicholas
19th century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £89
Representing Saint Nicholas of Myra with a book in his left hand and making the gesture of blessing with his right, dressed as a bishop with sticharion, covered by omophorion, and surmounted by an epitrachelion embroidered with crosses; the saint flanked by Jesus and Virgin Mary, Christ holding the gospel, Mary the bishop’s epitrachelion; Cyrillic inscriptions 'Saint Nikolaos the Wonderworker (СВЯТЫЙ НИКОЛА ЧУДОТВОРЕЦ), Iesus Christos (ΙΣ ΧC) and Mother of God (ΜΡ ΘΥ)' on the enamelled background. 348 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.
The icon features meticulous craftsmanship typical of Orthodox iconography. The enamel colors, despite the passage of time, retain their vibrant intensity, highlighting the key elements of the depicted images. The refined details and use of enamel give depth and luminosity to the icon, making it a precious example of the Russian Orthodox tradition.
