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LOT 1557
Western Asiatic Style Lapis Lazuli Bead Necklace String
20TH CENTURY A.D.
19 1/4 in. (42 grams, 49 cm).
Composed of large oval-shaped feature beads interspersed with cylindrical beads and granulated metal collars; restrung. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx London, UK, art market 1990s.
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LOT 1557
Western Asiatic Style Lapis Lazuli Bead Necklace String
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
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South Arabian Carving of a Nude Couple in Erotic Embrace with Inscription
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Estimate: £4,000 - 6,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £2,222
Modelled in the round as two figures embracing, the upper figure with a pseudo inscription to the back; mounted on a custom-made stand. 380 grams total, 13.3 cm including stand
Formerly in the collection of Mr K. Ex collection of Mr H., acquired in Switzerland in the early 2000s. Private collection, Switzerland, acquired in 2010. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12875-241696. -
Western Asiatic Stone Bead Group
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Comprising larger facetted beads and small tubular beads. 15.99 grams total, 1.94-14.93 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Western Asiatic Cylinder Seal with Geometric Design
3rd-2nd millennium B.C.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
With incuse geometric design of hatching and vesica shapes; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. 5.38 grams, 26 mm
UK private collection before 2000. Acquired on the UK art market. Private collection, London, UK.
