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LOT 1960
Wall Map of the Americas by Covens & Mortier
AMSTERDAM, CIRCA 1750 A.D.
20 7/8 x 25 3/4 in. (61.5 grams, 53.2 x 65.5 cm).
Displaying the western hemisphere from Greenland in the north-east to New Zealand in the south-west; based on an earlier French map by De L'Isle; showing extensive detail in general but only sparse information north of California as is common for maps of this era; showing some 17th century discoveries in the Pacific Ocean (including an early depiction of New Zealand), tracks of voyages by explorers etc.
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market.
Scottish private collection.
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LOT 1960
Wall Map of the Americas by Covens & Mortier
Estimate £200 - 300€230 - 350 (for guidance only)$270 - 410 (for guidance only)
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Amlash Style Terracotta Rhyton
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Hollow-formed body of two bulbs connected by a narrow waist and a vertical projection for the neck tapering towards the top; the head formed as a tapering U-section channel or spout, with lateral projecting ears. impressed-point eyes and a crescent with openwork inner edge corresponding to antlers; four stub legs beneath, short triangular tail to the rump; repaired. 1.76 kg, 41 cm high
Private collection of Dina (1928-2021) and Raphael (1924-1999) Recanati, New York, USA. -
Post Medieval Enamelled Gold Memento Mori Ring with Skull and Skeletons
Circa 16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £12,350
Comprising a D-section hoop with coffin-shaped shoulder plaques, each plaque with a full skeleton on black-enamelled background; flower-shaped bezel with a central white-enamelled skull in three-quarter view with black detailing, inscription '+ DIE x TO x LIVE' surrounding. 7.57 grams, 22.30 mm overall, 19.16 x 17.53 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18)
Ex private collection, UK. with Notaras Coins and Antiquities, before 2014. European private collection, acquired from the above. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12144-218185. -
Tudor Period Silver Ring with Facetted Glass Gem
16th-17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
D-section hoop with loop to each shoulder, scooped cell to the bezel with inset facetted glass cabochon. 5.29 grams, 29.74 mm overall, 19.27 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18)
Ex Hansons, Derby, UK. Private Buckingham, UK, collection.
