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Lot 220
Ca. 100BC-300 AD. Gandharan / Greco - Bactrian . A rare small marble bust depicting a male figure. His face is modelled with a serene expression and features bow-shaped lips, almond-shaped eyes, and high-arched brows. In places, there are remains of gilding and the figure would likely have been painted in polychromy. The back of the statue is uncarved. The use of marble rather than the more common grey schist suggests a Classical influence. Gandhara is the ancient name of a region in northwest Pakistan bounded on the west by the Hindu Kush mountain range and to the north by the foothills of the Himalayas. In 330 BC, Alexander the Great conquered this region and, together with the Indo-Greek kings that succeeded him, introduced Classical traditions that became an important part of Gandhara's artistic vocabulary over the next seven centuries. For a piece with similar iconography, see https://www.christies.com/lot/lot-a-gandhara-terracotta-male-head-4th5th-century-3273343/?from=searchresults&intObjectID=3273343. For more information on Gandharan art, see Jongeward, D. (2019). Buddhist Art Of Gandhara in the Ashmolean Museum. Oxford, Oxford University Press. Size: L:98mm / W:88mm ; 437g. Provenance: From the private collection of an Oxford gentleman; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1990s on the UK / International art markets.
Lot 349
Ca. 100-300 AD. Roman. A very well-preserved bronze fibula, featuring an original catch-plate and pin. The body of the fibula consists of an onion knob finial, a round catch plate, and a bow, and a head taking the shape of the anchor. Excellent condition. Fibulae were brooches used in Greek and Roman dress for fastening garments. Greek fibulae from the 7th century BC were elaborately decorated along the long catch plate: rows of animals, such as ducks, lions, and sphinxes, might be soldered on, or a frieze of animals might be worked in relief. The Etruscans were also fond of fibulae, some of which were very large and decorated with elaborate granulation and processions of animals done in relief. The Roman conquests spread the use of the fibula, which became the basis for more complicated brooches. By the Middle Ages, the Roman safety-pin type of fibula had fallen into disuse. Size: L:36mm / W:17mm ; 10.1g. Provenance: Obtained on the London art market in the early 2000s; formerly from the collection of an English Family, by descents from the 1970s.
Lot 354
Ca. 600-400 BC. Eastern Mediterranean. A very well preserved short iron sword of the akinakes type (Greek 'ἀκῑνάκης') with a pointed bevelled blade, bow-shaped guard, rectangular grip, and ellipsoidal pommel; custom-made stand included. The akinakes, a short straight sword, became very well known to fifth-century BC Greeks, who recognised it as 'the Persian sword' (Herodotus 7.54.2), and collected them as part of their war booty (Herodotus 9.80.2) - inventories show that a good number of akikanes swords were dedicated on the Athenian Acropolis as a votive offering to Athena (Miller 1997, 47). Akinakes swords can be identified on the reliefs at Persepolis, the capital of the Achaemenid Empire, where men in Persian dress can be seen wearing it thrust through the knot of their robes. Akinakes were also used by the Medes, Scythians, the Caspii, and later by the Greek themselves. Akinakes were made most commonly of iron, but some examples survive in gold, which Herodotus (8.120) tells us were a standard royal gift: Xerxes, for instance, gave a gold akinakes to the Hellespont along with a gold phiale and a bowl (Herodotus 7.54.2). To find out more about akinakes swords, see Miller, M. C. (1997). Athens and Persia in the Fifth Century BC: A Study in Cultural Receptivity. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 46-48. Size: L:540mm / W:70mm ; 665g. Provenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1990s on the UK / International art markets.
Lot 407
Ca. 600-400 BC. Eastern Mediterranean. A well preserved short iron sword of the akinakes type (Greek ἀκῑνάκης') with a pointed bevelled blade, bow-shaped guard, rectangular grip, and coiled pommel; custom-made stand included. The akinakes, a short straight sword, became very well known to fifth-century BC Greeks, who recognised it as 'the Persian sword' (Herodotus 7.54.2), and collected them as part of their war booty (Herodotus 9.80.2) - inventories show that a good number of akikanes swords were dedicated on the Athenian Acropolis as a votive offering to Athena (Miller 1997, 47). Akinakes swords can be identified on the reliefs at Persepolis, the capital of the Achaemenid Empire, where men in Persian dress can be seen wearing it thrust through the knot of their robes. Akinakes were also used by the Medes, Scythians, the Caspii, and later by the Greeks themselves. Akinakes were made most commonly of iron, but some examples survive in gold, which Herodotus (8.120) tells us were a standard royal gift: Xerxes, for instance, gave a gold akinakes to the Hellespont along with a gold phiale and a bowl (Herodotus 7.54.2). To find out more about akinakes swords, see Miller, M. C. (1997). Athens and Persia in the Fifth Century BC: A Study in Cultural Receptivity. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 46-48. Size: L:525mm / W:65mm ; 525g. Provenance: From the private collection of an Oxford gentleman; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1990s on the UK / International art markets.
Lot 409
Ca. 600-400 BC. Eastern Mediterranean. A well preserved short iron sword of the akinakes type (Greek ἀκῑνάκης') with a pointed blade, bow-shaped guard, rectangular grip, and a coiled pommel; custom-made stand included. The akinakes, a short straight sword, became very well known to fifth-century BC Greeks, who recognised it as 'the Persian sword' (Herodotus 7.54.2), and collected them as part of their war booty (Herodotus 9.80.2) - inventories show that a good number of akikanes swords were dedicated on the Athenian Acropolis as a votive offering to Athena (Miller 1997, 47). Akinakes swords can be identified on the reliefs at Persepolis, the capital of the Achaemenid Empire, where men in Persian dress can be seen wearing it thrust through the knot of their robes. Akinakes were also used by the Medes, Scythians, the Caspii, and later by the Greek themselves. Akinakes were made most commonly of iron, but some examples survive in gold, which Herodotus (8.120) tells us were a standard royal gift: Xerxes, for instance, gave a gold akinakes to the Hellespont along with a gold phiale and a bowl (Herodotus 7.54.2). To find out more about akinakes swords, see Miller, M. C. (1997). Athens and Persia in the Fifth Century BC: A Study in Cultural Receptivity. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 46-48. Size: L:385mm / W:53mm ; 215g. Provenance: From the private collection of an Oxford gentleman; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1990s on the UK / International art markets.
Lot 536
GARNET SET RIVIERE NECKLACE, the thirty graduated oval-shaped stones closed set in yellow metal, 38.5cms long, together with similar bow design 9ct gold earrings, 29.3gms overall Provenance: private collection Cheshire, consigned via our Colwyn Bay office Condition: no visible hallmarks on necklace, all stones are very included and variable in colour, one or two stones chipped, clasp in working order, in black jewellery box, yellow metal untestedThe largest garnet size is 15x11mm
Lot 539
YELLOW & WHITE METAL SET DIAMOND & RUBY BAR BROOCH of naturalistic bow, scroll and leaf design, 11.3gms Provenance: private collection South Wales, consigned via our Cardiff office Condition: all stones are present, one rose cut diamond opaque and yellow, left top leaf mount slightly bent backwards, no significant damage
Lot 1505
A 14K GOLD LADY'S FOB WATCH, circular pale blue and white enamel dial with black Arabic index and blued steel hands, outer minute railway track markers with gilt and red decoration, scroll engraved case diameter 33.5mm with plain bow loop, hinged outer cover to rear stamped 14K, inner cover stamped cuivre, unsigned movement with cylinder escapementThe absence of a Condition Report does not imply that a lot is without imperfections. Please note carefully the exclusion of liability for the condition of lots contained in the Conditions of Sale.Watch is functioning but timekeeping not tested.
Lot 1596
A BRACELET, of three rows of bow pattern brick links, marked ‘18KT 750’. Length 19cm, width 1.2cm, 22.0 gramsThe absence of a Condition Report does not imply that a lot is without imperfections. Please note carefully the exclusion of liability for the condition of lots contained in the Conditions of Sale.The bracelet is in good condition with light surface wear. It fastens with a tongue and box clasp with two figure-of-eight safety chains.
Lot 1664
THREE ITEMS OF CAMEO JEWELLERY, COMPRISING; A 9CT GOLD CAMEO BROOCH, carved depicting a female bust, within a pierced frame, hallmarked Birmingham 1974, measures 3.5cm by 3cm; A 9CT GOLD CAMEO BROOCH, the cameo, suspended from a bow bar, hallmarked import Birmingham 1967, measures 2.5cm by 5cm; AND A CAMEO RING; the cameo within a rope and pierced frame, to forked shoulders, ring size N. 10.1 grams gross (3)
Lot 1137
A circa 1900 mahogany gentleman's triple wardrobe, the inverted breakfront centre section with twin cupboard doors enclosing linen slides over open compartment to bow front chest section, having two short over tow long drawers flanked by long bevelled mirrored glass doors enclosing hanging compartments, width 236cm
Lot 1751
A good Edwardian Mahogany Sideboard having cross-banded and light and darkwood stringing and inlaid oval panels to the opposing doors to either side of a flight of three bow fronted drawers and having upstand complete with drape rail and standing on tapering square legs with spade feet, 60'' wide x 22 1/2'' deep x 59 1/4'' high overall.
Lot 136
Taxidermy: A Cased Roach (Rutilus rutilus), dated 1893, by W. Barnes, 30 Lesly Street, Barnsbury, Islington, North London, a skin mount preserved and mounted in a naturalistic setting amidst reeds and grasses, set above a pebbled river bed, mounted against a pale blue painted back drop, enclosed within a typical ebonised bow-fronted three-glass display case with verre eglomise border, 49.5cm by 15cm by 31.5cm, taxidermist's full paper trade label to interior upper left, paper legend to interior upper right ''Roach, taken by Mr J, Cooper at Amberley, Oct 1893, weight 1lb 14½ ozs''.
Lot 143
Taxidermy: A Cased Common Chub (Squalius cephalus), dated 09th December 1923, by W.F. Homer, 105 Woodgrange Road, Forest Gate, London, E7, preserved and mounted in a naturalistic setting amidst reeds and grasses, set above a pebbled river bed, mounted against a pale blue painted back drop, enclosed within a typical ebonised bow-fronted three-glass display case with verre eglomise border, 64.5cm by 15cm by 34cm, bearing gilt legend to front glass ''Chub 3lb 2½ozs, Caught at Broxbourne, by T.H. Bryan, 9th Dec 1923''.
Lot 188
Taxidermy: A Cased Brown Trout (Salmo trutta), dated July 08th 1908, in the manner of John Cooper & Sons, 28 Radnor Street, St Luke's, London, EC, preserved and mounted in a naturalistic setting amidst reeds and grasses, set above a pebbled river bed, mounted against a pale blue painted back drop, enclosed within a typical ebonised bow-fronted three-glass display case with verre eglomise border, 66cm by 16cm by 36cm, bearing gilt legend to front glass ''Trout 4lbs 7ozs, Caught at Mill House, Taplow, by F.S. Fickling, July 8th 1908''.
Lot 264
Taxidermy: A Wall Cased Golden Mole (Talpa europaea), modern, Pen Hill, Leyburn, by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermy, Darlington, Co Durham, a full mount adult Golden Mole with worm prey, laid atop a soil covered mound, amidst a natural setting of dry grasses and fauna, set against a watercolour painted back drop, enclosed within an ebonised period style small bow-front display case, 24cm by 10.5cm by 17cm, bearing painted legend to front glass - ''Pen Hill, Leyburn'', taxidermist's paper trade label to verso, signed to interior middle right
Lot 65
Taxidermy: A Cased Northern Pike (Esox lucius), dated 23rd 06th 1963, by M.J. Ball, Taxidermy, Dursley, Glouscester, a large skin specimen preserved and mounted in a naturalistic setting amidst reeds and grasses, set above a pebbled river bed, mounted against a painted pale blue back drop, enclosed within a typical ebonised bow-fronted three-glass display case with verre eglomise border, 136cm by 30.5cm by 52cm, ivorine legend to interior upper left ''Pike, 31lbs, Caught River Arrow, Alcester, 23.6.63, Olaf Priol''. front bowed glass cracked significantly horizontally, right side glass panel smashed, in need of restoration, 11/06/21
Lot 92
Taxidermy: A Cased Perch (Perca fluviatilis), dated 1905, a skin mount preserved and mounted in a naturalistic setting amidst reeds and grasses, set above a sandy river bed, mounted against a blue painted back drop, enclosed within a typical ebonised bow-fronted three-glass display case, 50cm by 18cm by 31.5cm, bearing legend to interior upper right ''Caught by H. Norris, weight 2½ lbs, 1905''.
Lot 321
* Memento Mori. An oval miniature carved skull in profile, late 18th century, carved bone, depicting a skull in profile to right, with gold bow above, within an inked laurel wreath, 28 x 21mm, contemporary ebonised frame, with star-burst hanging loop, ink manuscript inscription on verso in an early hand 'S.T. b?1761. d?1789', 85 x 72mmQty: (1)
Lot 329
* English School. Portrait of Mary Anne Johnson Headlam, née Sowerby, circa 1880, oval watercolour and bodycolour on ivory, half-length portrait of a seated young woman, wearing a blue and white gown with frilled lace neckline, a double strand of pearls, and a black bow choker, her auburn hair piled in plaits on her head, a few very small edge chips, 10.3 x 8.4cm, oval brass frame, inscribed on verso 'Cecil Headlam's mother, d. of George Sowerby of Putteridge Pk, Herts.', 11 x 9.3cm, together with 13 other miniature paintings, mostly copies after well-known works, e.g. Napoleon with the Murat Family by Louis Ducis, Susanna at the Bath by Jean-Jacques Henner, Diana Bathing (The Fountain) by Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, Empress Elisabeth of Austria by Franz Schrotzberg, and Marie-Antoinette with a Rose by Elisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun, all framed and glazedQty: (14)
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