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LOT 0309
Wooden Sculpture of Saint Francis of Assisi in Silver Pendant
SPANISH COLONIES, 17TH-18TH CENTURY A.D.
4 3/8 in. (48.1 grams, 11 cm).
A carved wooden figure of Saint Francis of Assisi holding a skull in his left hand and a cross in his right hand, set on a red fabric inside a silver tongue-shaped case with applied twisted wire decoration to the outer rim; attachment loop with ring to the top.
ProvenancePrivate collection, Europe.
Acquired on the French art market.
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LOT 0309
Wooden Sculpture of Saint Francis of Assisi in Silver Pendant
Sold for (Inc. bp): £390
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Kate Moss 'Morning Beauty' Editorial Proof by Tesh Patel
Dated 12 June 2001 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £260
Framed with a white card reveal, photographic print in muted colours of Kate Moss's face and hair; with collector's slip stating (inter alia) 'Archive Date: 12/06/01' and 'Historical Significance: This photograph was originally shot for the iconic March 2001 cover story of i-D Magazine (The Beyond Price" issue, No.207). The Madrid archive date from June 2001, track the exact moment the imagery was licensed and prepped for a premium Spanish style monthly or photography retrospective following the global announcement of Moss's first pregnancy." 174 grams, 35.5 x 28 cm including frame
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Harwich, UK, collector. -
German Carnelian Cameo of Maria Theresa Mounted in a Brooch
18th century A.D.Estimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £500
Skilfully carved cameo depicting the jewelled profile bust of Maria Theresa facing right, the background is highly polished, whilst the relief is rendered with contrasting polished and matt elements; the high-carat gold brooch setting likely original to the jewel and set with a border of blister pearls. 9.69 grams, 37 mm
Acquired on the European art market.
Maria Theresa Walburga Amalia Christina (c.1717-80) was ruler of the Habsburg dominions from 1740 until she died in 1780, and the only woman to hold the position suo jure. She was the sovereign of Austria, Hungary, Croatia, Bohemia, Transylvania, Mantua, Milan, Lodomeria and Galicia, the Austrian Netherlands, and Parma. -
Stuart Period Clasped Hands Ring
Circa 17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Comprising a slender hoop with two clasping hands. 2.41 grams, 21.62 mm overall, 18.40 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
