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LOT 1998
Victorian Lava Cameo with Hermes
19TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 in. (7.4 grams, 29 mm).
An oval cameo with profile bust of youthful Hermes wearing a petasos. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the European art market.
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Russian Orthodox Enamelled Bronze Travel Icon with Saint Antipas of Pergamum
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Representing Saint Antipas with a Gospel 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; the Mandylion at the centre above the saint, Saint Mary on the left panel and Jesus on the right; Old Slavic inscription around the figures: 'ΙC ΧΡ' (Jesus Christ); 'ΜΡ ϴΥ'(Mother of God); Saint Antipas of Pergamum (Св Анти́па Перга́мский). 238 grams, 11.3 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. Saint Antipas was popularly held to be a healer of tooth problems. He was martyred by being burned in a brazen bull-shaped altar under the Emperor Nero or Domitian. -
Tudor Period Glazed Ceramic Tripod Cooking Vessel
16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
Comprising a bulbous body with an everted rim and a loop handle to the rear, three flaring feet on the underside. 1.05 kg, 20.6 cm wide
From a UK collection formed in the 1980s. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. -
Marlik Style Terracotta Potbearer
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Modelled standing and holding a bulbous spouted container in his extended hands, stylised head with projecting ears and open mouth; repaired. 1.92 kg, 30 cm
Private collection of Dr Alvin M. Soffe (c.1922-1995) and Elizabeth Ann Soffe, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, acquired circa 1960s-1970s, thence by descent. Accompanied by a copy of a letter no.S00256668 from the Art Loss Register confirming that this item was not found on their database.
