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LOT 1866
Western Asiatic Style Bronze Lion Incense Burner
20TH CENTURY AD.
15 3/4 in. (3.25 kg, 40 cm wide).
With openwork body and hinged neck, standing on all fours with its tail resting on the back. [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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Russian Travelling Triptych Icon with Silver Mounts
Circa 1800 A.D.Estimate: £800 - 1,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £400
Comprising: wooden triptych with gilt field and painted figures of St Nikolas and St Charalambos in the lateral panels and SS Konstantine, Helen and Barbara in the central panel, each with red lettering above; house in a purpose-made silver case with engraved scene to the central panel of Maria Theotokos flanked by celestial figures holding a crown above her head; front panels with facing figures of SS Nikolas, Barbara, Konstantine, Helena and Charalambos; in a custom-made wooden travelling case with hooked fastener. 331 grams total, 11.8 x 9.4 cm including case
Ex Iconastas, London SW1, UK, in 1997. Property of a London, UK, gentleman collector. Accompanied by a copy of the Iconastas invoice no.7463 dated 7 April 1997. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Western Asiatic Core-Formed Glass Bird
20th century A.D. or earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £98
With discoid base, applied beak, eyes and studs to the wings, dragged-trail detailing to indicate plumage. 116 grams, 73 mm
Acquired in London, 1992. Private collection, London, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Large Chinese Style Red Stone Phallus
20th century A.D. or earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £143
Carved in the round with incised legend to the sides and upper face. 1.32 kg, 27.5 cm
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.
