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LOT 2043
Victorian Lava Cameo Collection
19TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 in. (14.3 grams total, 29 mm each).
Comprising: a profile bust of a mature bearded man, possibly depicting a philosopher; a profile bust of a youthful woman with dressed hair. [2, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the European art market.
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Spanish Rock Crystal and Enamelled Gold Crucifixion Pendant
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Devotional pendant with a finely chased and adorned frame with black enamel, encased within a double-sided polychrome enamelled gold Calvary scene, depicting Christ upon the cross with St. John the Evangelist and the Virgin Mary standing on either side; each side with domed pieces of rock crystal, which open to expose both crucifixion scenes. 12.58 grams, 34 mm
Acquired on the European art market. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13400-257999. -
Bactrian Style Lapis Lazuli Bead Necklace String
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Composed of tubular and coin-shaped beads, restrung. 38 grams, 29 cm
Acquired in the 1990s-early 2000s. Ex London, UK, collection. -
Grand Tour Stone Cameo with Bust of Ajax
18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
Large oval cameo with profile bust of the Greek hero Ajax, shown bearded and with his helmet pushed up exposing his face. 27.3 grams, 48 mm
UK private collection, acquired on the French art market in the 2000s.
Ajax is recorded in The Iliad as ‘the best man among the Thracians, being both brave and of great stature’. He was one of the strongest warriors for the Achaeans, second only to his cousin Achilles. His epic duel with Hector is detailed in the seventh book of the famed poem by Homer.
