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LOT 1900
Western Asiatic Style Black Stone Head of a Ram
20TH CENTURY A.D.
7 7/8 in. (2.77 kg, 20 cm wide).
Carved in the round with recurved horns. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the family collection of a Hampstead gentleman; formerly acquired in the 1980s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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Stained Glass Panel with Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane
Flemish, 19th century A.D. or earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £1,300
In late 15th century style, showing a nimbate angel in white robe with large red-and-gold wings, appearing to praying nimbate Jesus dressed in a red cloak and purple tunica talaris, Jesus shown with open arms in a sign of resignation to the will of God; a Flemish inscription 'DE DOODSTRIJD VAN JESUS' (The Agony of Jesus) on the bottom of the panel in uncial letters; some restoration. 4.5 kg, 65 x 53.5 cm
Some restoration.
From a war-damaged church in Belgium. Ex property of a late Northumberland collector. From a private collection, Derbyshire, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
The scene represents the last prayer of Jesus before the Passion. According to the Gospel of Luke (22:43-44[1]) Jesus prayed in a farm known as Gethsemane on the Mount of Olives, and received consolation from an angel afterward, before the betrayal of Judas and his arrest. This event can be considered as the first true Passion of Jesus. -
Russian Orthodox Gilt Icon with Saint Seraphim
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Showing Saint Seraphim of Sarov printed on embossed metal-sheet with fabric backing, Cyrillic inscription flanking the elaborate halo. 178 grams, 22.4 x 18 cm
Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
Saint Seraphim of Sarov (1759-1833) was a renowned Russian monk and mystic whose ascetic practice and counselling in cases of conscience awarded him the title Starets (spiritual teacher). -
Western Asiatic Style Ceramic Horse Rhyton
20th century AD.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
Formed as a stocky horse wearing a bridle, small spout to the chest, tall tubular neck to the back with everted rim. 1.16 kg, 28 cm wide
From the family collection of a Hampstead gentleman; formerly acquired in the 1980s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
