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LOT 0961
Western Asiatic Stone Cylinder Seal
CIRCA 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
1 1/8 in. (6.5 grams, 30 mm).
With traces of low-relief frieze including a winged figure. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx old English collection.
London art market, pre 2000.
Property of a London, UK, gentleman.
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Western Asiatic Pottery Vessel Group
Circa 3rd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
Comprising various types, including examples decorated with painted geometric motifs; mainly chipped. 3.72 kg total, 7.5-15 cm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
Elamite Bronze Statuette of a Goddess
1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £4,000 - 6,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £2,000
In erect pose with ankle-length robe, arms bent and hands cupping the breasts; elaborate banded headdress, prominent brow, nose and lentoid eyes; ribbed collar and hatched belt; pierced vertically for attachment; mounted on a custom-made stand. 121 grams total, 12.2 cm high including stand
M.Y. Saidnian, London and Jerusalem, prior to 1960. Acquired by the current owner from the above. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11965-209614. -
Nabataean Bronze Female Statuette
Circa 2nd century B.C.-1st century A.D.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £200
Standing on a tiered base with loosely draped palla gathered across her body and held in the let hand at the waist, right hand raised to her hair. 28 grams, 47 mm
From a private collection formed in the 1990s. Ex London, UK, gallery.
