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LOT 1932
Western Asiatic Style Silver Inlaid Bronze Calligraphic Candle Stick
20TH CENTURY A.D.
8 1/2 in. (1.23 kg, 21.5 cm wide).
Comprising a large openwork drum-shaped base and a thick stem; a band of running felines around the stem, and medallions with mythical animals to the body; three low feet to the base. [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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LOT 1932
Western Asiatic Style Silver Inlaid Bronze Calligraphic Candle Stick
Sold for (Inc. bp): £494
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Stained Glass Panel with the Mocking of Jesus
Flemish, 19th century A.D. or earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £910
In late 15th century style, showing seated Jesus in the centre, wearing a purple robe and a crown of thorns on his head; surrounded by four armoured men dressed in long tunics, breeches and leggings, two wearing a skullcap; architectural background and Flemish inscription ‘DE KROONING VAN JESUS’ (the coronation of Jesus) 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 ‘Mocking of Christ’ from the Gospel of Matthew (27,27.31): ‘Then the governor’s soldiers took Jesus into the Praetorium and gathered the whole company of soldiers around him. They stripped him and put a scarlet robe on him, and then twisted together a crown of thorns and set it on his head. They put a staff in his right hand. Then they knelt in front of him and mocked him. “Hail, king of the Jews!” they said’. -
Chinese Style Lidded Glass Vessel with Beast Hook
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £260
Squat body with stylised wing motif to each side and the handle formed as a fan-shaped tail, long curving neck with a beast-head finial. 230 grams, 19.3 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. -
Western Asiatic Style Silver Inlaid Bronze Calligraphic Mythical Bird
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £598
Hollow-form body with opening beneath the tail and inside the mouth, engraved detailing to the body with silver inlaid quadrupeds to the wings and tail, calligraphic collar around the neck. 2.39 kg, 31.5 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.
