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LOT 1407
Western Asiatic Bronze Incense Burner
12TH-13TH CENTURY A.D.
6 5/8 in. (356 grams, 17 cm).
Tubular in plan with three flat legs and D-shaped feet, reserved calligraphic text to the sidewall and the perforated partial dome above, bird-heads to the frame and knop above.
ProvenanceAcquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s.
Private collection, London.
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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Comprising mainly of biconical, oblate, and cylindrical beads in various sizes. 195 grams, 7-31 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. -
Painting of a Noble Lady
Early 20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £546
Standing before a blue-and-white jar and holding a matching small cup in her right hand whilst lifting the hem of her dress with her left hand; colourful trouser cuffs showing from beneath the hem, densely painted vegetation surrounding; marbled borders. 46 grams, 30 x 23.5 cm
From the family collection of a Hampstead gentleman; formerly acquired in the 1980s. 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. -
Western Asiatic Bronze Ram Kohl Vessel
2nd millennium B.C.Estimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £500
Modelled as a stylised ram with stocky body and short legs, exaggerated head with curving horns and large ears, tubular mouth with remains of the applicator closing the opening. 425 grams, 11.4 cm
Private collection Dr Rudolf and Leonora Blum, Zumikon, Switzerland. with Galerie Rhéa, Zurich, Switzerland. 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.