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LOT 1231
Western Asiatic Bronze Bird-Shaped Stamp Seal
LATE 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
7/8 in. (16 grams, 23 mm).
Formed as a bird with folded wings, long neck and head returned to form a suspension loop; intaglio profile bearded bust to the underside.
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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Western Asiatic Bronze Incense Burner in the Shape of an Eagle
9th-11th century A.D.Estimate: £4,000 - 6,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,800
With outstretched wings and erect body, open beak and eyes hollowed to accept inserts, five-feather spread tail and a rectangular socket to the back; mounted on a custom-made display stand. 430 grams total, 11 cm including stand
Béla Hein collection, Paris, France, before 1931. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D’Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12569-232077. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
Béla Hein (1883-1931) was a prominent dealer and collector of African art in early 20th century Paris. In the early 1920s, he founded a gallery specialising in African art, contemporary sculpture, and a variety of curiosities, including antiquities. Hein's influence extended across the art world, and his collection reflected a keen eye for both historical and aesthetic significance. -
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Western Asiatic Agate and Carnelian Bead Group
1st millennium B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £416
Comprising mainly of biconical, cylindrical, and oblate beads. 192 grams, 6 - 32 mm
Acquired on the UK art market. Ex London gallery, UK. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Sassanian Bronze Ring with Ibex Gemstone
5th-7th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
With narrow bag-shaped hoop. flared shoulders, plaque with inset agate intaglio ibex in profile with bowl and star above. 3.11 grams, 21.94 mm overall, 18.42 mm internal diameter (approximate size British K 1/2, USA 5 1/2, Europe 10.58, Japan 10)
Acquired on the UK art market before 2000. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
