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LOT 1131
Western Asiatic Mixed Hardstone Bead Collection
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
1/4 - 1 in. (269 grams total, 7-28 mm).
Including fusiform, oblate, biconvex and other types in carnelian, agate and other materials.
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
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AUCTIONS:
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Western Asiatic Bronze Elephant
Circa 18th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £494
In advancing pose with trunk extended, tail draped along the hindleg; old inked number '27' to underside; supplied with a custom-made stand. 115 grams, 73 mm (251 grams total, 10 cm wide including stand)
Ex European collection since 1970. with Herman Historica, Munich, Germany, Auction 95, no.6031 (Part). Property of a French collector. -
Western Asiatic Amethyst Scaraboid
1st millennium BC.Sold for (Inc. bp): £312
With conical upper face, underside with border enclosing an incuse palm tree with monkeys climbing up the trunk. 2.07 grams, 15 mm
From the collection of Mr S.M., London, UK, formed from 1969-1999. -
Western Asiatic Turquoise and Black Banded Agate Necklace
3rd century B.C. and laterEstimate: £800 - 1,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £400
Graduated group of restrung tubular and fusiform beads with later gilt-metal interstitial collars; centrepiece of three large banded agate tubular beads; S-hook and eye closure; with custom display box. 53.22 grams, 51.5 cm long
Ex Swiss collection, kept in London since the 1980s.